POLICE OFFICER – LATERAL AND ACADEMY GRADUATE

Job title: POLICE OFFICER – LATERAL AND ACADEMY GRADUATE

Company: City of San José

Job description: CLASS DESCRIPTIONTHE COMMUNITY Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation’s most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 24,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens.THE DEPARTMENT AND POSITION El Cerrito Police Department is a modern, well-managed department providing police services to a community of 24,000 residents. The department offers many opportunities for professional growth including: Investigations, Field Training, Hostage Negotiation Team, Special Response Team, and K9.This position requires an ability to learn and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures; carry out oral and written directions; analyze situations and make quick decisions requiring sound judgment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and meet the on-going physical requirements of the position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES)Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Essential Functions:

• Patrols City by vehicle or by foot to observe, investigate and report suspicious or hazardous conditions.
• Answers calls for protections of life and property and enforcement of City, County, and State laws.
• Conducts investigations of disturbance and potential criminal incidents. Includes: makes arrests as necessary, apprehends suspects using weapons, interview victims and witnesses, interrogates suspects, gathers and preserves evidence, completes case reports.
• Testifies in court to present evidence and provide information pertaining to court proceedings.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters related to apprehension of offenders and investigation of offenses.
• Takes on special assignments to meet department needs. Includes: takes charge of juveniles or delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; handles missing persons cases.
• Directs traffic and vehicle flow to ease congestion during accidents or times of emergencies.
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents to individuals as per department needs.
• Assists in special studies of crime prevention or department problems to improve overall functioning of department.
• Provides information to general public to answer questions, assist in community crime prevention programs, and provide public education.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Administer first aid as necessary.
• Coordinate and conduct complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice and narcotics violations.
• Participate in all normal enforcement activities including enforcing local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid, and transporting prisoners.
• Perform undercover and surveillance activities.
• Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations.

QUALIFICATIONSAcademy Graduate Police Officer applicants must have graduated from a California POST Academy. Lateral Police Officer applicants must possess and submit a copy of a current Basic POST Certificate. All applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions of the position, as determined by a thorough City pre-placement physical examination; meet vision requirement of not less than 20/100, correctable to 20/30; possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.; must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien with an application for citizenship completed at least one year prior of date of application (citizenship must be obtained no later than three years after date of application or disqualification will result); have a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record; and be free of felony convictions.The City of El Cerrito offers a competitive benefits package. Current benefits features include:

• CalPERS retirement:

• Safety: 3% at 50 for current members and 2.7% at 57 for new members
• Work Schedule: Patrol 3/12 schedule
• Paid vacation: 88 hours after one year of service
• Sick leave: accrued at 120 hours per year
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Short and Long Term Disability (city-paid)
• Medical (paid up to Kaiser family rate), and paid family Dental (including orthodontic coverage)
• Life Insurance (annual salary up to $100,000)
• Bilingual Pay: $100 per month
• Specialty Assignment Pay: 5% salary differential for detective, field training, motorcycle, school resource, and canine assignments
• Longevity Pay: 3%, 6% ,or 9% annually, based on years of service
• Education Incentive: 3% for AA/AS, 5% for a BA/BS, 6% for a MA/MS
• $1,000 annual Uniform Allowance

Our provides a full description of our current benefits.01Applicants for positions with the El Cerrito Police Department must meet minimum standards. According to City of El Cerrito Police Department policy, “the following standards have been adopted for public safety applicants.” I certify I have read this statement and will provide true and accurate answers. I understand that answering yes to any of the following questions may be disqualifying.

• Yes
• No

02Operation of a Motor Vehicle Receipt of three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life threatening violation, i.e., reckless driving, speed contest, suspect of a pursuit, etc.) within three years prior to application. Moving violations for which there is a factual finding of innocence shall not be included. (1000.31.e.1) Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable collisions within three years prior to date of application. (1000.31. e.2) A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within four years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. (1000.31.e.3) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

• Yes
• No

03Integrity Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview (Personal History Statement) or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies. (1000.32.e. 1) Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document, or sustained episodes of academic cheating. (1000.32.e.2) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

• Yes
• No

04Credibility as a Witness in a Court of Law Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under California Law within three years prior to application. (1000.33. b. 1) Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under California law as an adult. (1000.33.b.2) Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers). (1000.33.b.3) Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under California law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer including military police officers).(1000.33.b.4) Admission(s) of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft. (1000.33.b.5) Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as an adult against a romantic partner or parent. (1000.33. b. 6) Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children, including, but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, indecent exposure, except: acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts. (1000.33.b. 7) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

• Yes
• No

05Learning Ability Being under current academic dismissal from any college or university where such dismissal is still in effect and was initiated within the past two years prior to the date of application. (1000.35. e. 1) Having been academically dismissed from any P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy wherein no demonstrated effort has been made to improve in the deficient areas, except: subsequent successful completion of another P.O.S.T. basic law enforcement academy shall rescind this requirement. (1000.35. e.2) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

• Yes
• No

06Personal Sensitivity Having been disciplined by any employer (including the military and/or any law enforcement training facility) for acts constituting racial, ethnic or sexual harassment or discrimination. (1000.3 6.f. 1) During this process, uttering any epithet derogatory of another person’s race, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation. (1000.36.f.2) Having been disciplined by any employer as an adult for fighting in the workplace.(1000.3 6.f. 3) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

• Yes
• No

07Judgment Under Pressure Admission(s) of administrative conviction or criminal convictions for any act amounting to assault under color of authority or any other violation of federal or state Civil Rights laws. (1000.37.e.1) Any admission(s) of administrative conviction or criminal conviction for failure to properly report witnessed criminal conduct committed by another law enforcement officer. (1000.37. e.2) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

• Yes
• No

08Illegal Use or Possession of Drugs Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within seven years prior to application for employment. (1000.38.a.1) Any adult use or possession of marijuana within one year prior to application for employment. (1000.38. a. 2) Any other illegal adult use or possession of a drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment. (1000.38.a.3) Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity, military police, or as a student enrolled in college accredited courses related to the criminal justice field. (1000.38.a.4) Any adult manufacture or cultivation of a drug or illegal substance. (1000.38.a.5) Failure to divulge to the police department during the background investigation any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs. (1000.38.a.6) Any drug test of the applicant, during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs are detected. (1000.38.a. 7) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

Expected salary: $99276 – 125100 per year

Location: El Cerrito, CA

Job date: Wed, 25 Dec 2024 04:12:56 GMT

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