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Police Officer - Lateral
City of Baldwin ParkJob Summary
HIRING BONUS!!!
Up to $10,000 to Police Officer Lateral candidates.
APPLY IMMEDIATELY: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis. This recruitment is Open Until Filled and may close at any time.
DEFINITION
Performs with the highest level of integrity, law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and does related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED
General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel.
Assignments may require direct or indirect supervision of sworn and non-sworn personnel.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Officers may be rotated to various assignments during their tenure as a Police Officer.
Patrol
Patrol city in radio-equipped car or on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.
Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and make arrests as necessary.
Check buildings for physical security.
Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
Perform community-based policing, become familiar with community residents and businesses and collaborate in problem solving strategies. Address community concerns and implement problem-solving policing programs to help reduce crime in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation.
Administer first aid as necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Education
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have successfully passed original probation in current employment as a California Peace Officer
POST Certificate must be attached at time of submitting application
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of submitting application
High school graduate or recognized equivalent
Candidate must possess, at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Candidates must meet POST Standards for a Peace Officer: http://post.ca.gov
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For consideration in this job opportunity, submit a completed and signed City of Baldwin Park employment application with attached POST Certificate.
Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and/or training in relation to the requirements of the position, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
All applications will be reviewed in detail. Depending upon the applicant pool, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will not necessarily be selected, only the most qualified applicants will continue in the selection process. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from competition.
This selection process will consist of an Application Evaluation (Qualifying) and an Appraisal Interview (100%).
A complete background investigation including polygraph exam, a psychological examination, and a medical examination including drug screening will be performed for all Police Department personnel. Failure during any phase of the selection process constitutes failure of entire process.
The successful candidate will be required to establish both work authorization and identity.
For more information regarding this opportunity, contact the Human Resources office at (626) 813-5207.
The City of Baldwin Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition.
Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
RETIREMENT
Retiree Health Benefits Plan for Employees Hired on or After July 1, 2020
For all employees hired prior to July 1, 2020, if upon retirement from the City, the employee enrolls in the City's CalPERS medical care plan, the City will pay the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code Section 22892(b). In addition, the premium cost for retiree-only coverage in the retiree's chosen medical plan. Effective the first full pay period following the date of MOU approval by City Council the City and Union agree to terminate the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
Retiree Health Benefits Plan for Employees Hired on or After July 1, 2020
For all employees hired on or after July 1, 2020, if upon retirement from the City, the employee enrolls in the City's CalPERS medical care plan, the City will pay only the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code section 22892(b).
MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCE
HOLIDAY BANK
Are you at least 21 years of age at time of this submitting application?
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
Do you possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license?
Do you possess and attached a POST Certificate to your application? If the required documents are not attached with your application will not be considered for the position.
HIRING BONUS!!!
Up to $10,000 to Police Officer Lateral candidates.
APPLY IMMEDIATELY: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis. This recruitment is Open Until Filled and may close at any time.
DEFINITION
Performs with the highest level of integrity, law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and does related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED
General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel.
Assignments may require direct or indirect supervision of sworn and non-sworn personnel.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Use and care for firearms.
- Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Treat everyone with respect; and approach others without pre-conceived ideas or biases to achieve the best possible outcome.
- Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
- Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
- Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
- Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate effectively and resolve conflict situations with members of the community, co-workers and superiors to achieve the best and safest outcome.
- Function as a team player and engage with both sworn and civilian personnel to create a harmonious and positive work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Officers may be rotated to various assignments during their tenure as a Police Officer.
Patrol
Patrol city in radio-equipped car or on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.
Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and make arrests as necessary.
Check buildings for physical security.
Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
Perform community-based policing, become familiar with community residents and businesses and collaborate in problem solving strategies. Address community concerns and implement problem-solving policing programs to help reduce crime in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation.
Administer first aid as necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Education
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have successfully passed original probation in current employment as a California Peace Officer
POST Certificate must be attached at time of submitting application
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of submitting application
High school graduate or recognized equivalent
Candidate must possess, at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Candidates must meet POST Standards for a Peace Officer: http://post.ca.gov
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For consideration in this job opportunity, submit a completed and signed City of Baldwin Park employment application with attached POST Certificate.
Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and/or training in relation to the requirements of the position, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
All applications will be reviewed in detail. Depending upon the applicant pool, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will not necessarily be selected, only the most qualified applicants will continue in the selection process. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from competition.
This selection process will consist of an Application Evaluation (Qualifying) and an Appraisal Interview (100%).
A complete background investigation including polygraph exam, a psychological examination, and a medical examination including drug screening will be performed for all Police Department personnel. Failure during any phase of the selection process constitutes failure of entire process.
The successful candidate will be required to establish both work authorization and identity.
For more information regarding this opportunity, contact the Human Resources office at (626) 813-5207.
The City of Baldwin Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition.
Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
RETIREMENT
- EE pay 100% of the nine percent (9%)
- 3% at 50 formula (Classic Members)
- 2.7% at 57 formula (PEPPRA Members)
Retiree Health Benefits Plan for Employees Hired on or After July 1, 2020
For all employees hired prior to July 1, 2020, if upon retirement from the City, the employee enrolls in the City's CalPERS medical care plan, the City will pay the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code Section 22892(b). In addition, the premium cost for retiree-only coverage in the retiree's chosen medical plan. Effective the first full pay period following the date of MOU approval by City Council the City and Union agree to terminate the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
Retiree Health Benefits Plan for Employees Hired on or After July 1, 2020
For all employees hired on or after July 1, 2020, if upon retirement from the City, the employee enrolls in the City's CalPERS medical care plan, the City will pay only the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code section 22892(b).
MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCE
- CalPERS Medical Plans and HMO and PPO Dental Plans
- City will contribute to each employee $1,600/mo.
- Up to $200.00/mo. of the balance can be taken as additional compensation or deferred compensation.
- City will contribute up to a maximum premium cost of $32.12/mo
- City shall provide a $50,000 term life and AD&D insurance.
- Additional term life and AD&D available paid by EE
- City pays 100% of the employee premium
- Max benefit of 66 2/3 of their current base salary up to $8,100/ mo max
- 30 day waiting period
- Commencing on June 30, 2017
- 10-14 years $158 monthly
- 15-19 years $315 monthly
- 20-24 years $470 monthly
- 25 or more years $675 monthly
- EE working 4/10 schedule will receive two (2) ten (10) hour days of floating leave, for a total of 110 hours
- EE working 3/12 schedule will receive one (1) twelve (12) hour day of floating leave, for a total of 120 hours
- EE working 5/40 schedule will receive three (3) eight (8) hour days of floating leave, for a total of 104 hours
HOLIDAY BANK
- EE may accumulate up to a maximum of one hundred (100) hours of holiday bank time.
- Payout of unused hours in excess of 100 will be removed from the employee's holiday bank hours accrual on January 1 and paid in their straight time hourly rate no later than June 30
- Accrue 3.693 hours for each pay period
- Maximum accrual 300 hours, 600 hours or 900 hours
- Excess hours will be removed from the EE sick leave hours accrual, calculated at their straight time hourly rate, paid at no less or no more than 50% of the total value paid in December
- 1-5 years, 3.6923 PP (accrual =96 hours, max 192)
- 5-10 years, 4.6153 PP (accrual=120 hours, max 240)
- 10-15 years, 5.5384 PP (accrual =144 hours, max 288)
- 15-20 years, 6.4615 PP (accrual= 168 hours, max 336)
- 20 years, 7.3846 PP (accrual =192 hours, max 384)
- Cap of one hundred and fifty (150) hours placed on the accrual of compensatory time off
- EE bank be reduced to seventy five (75) hours or less on or before December 31st
- $150.00 per month for Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Sign Language
- Assigned EE will be paid an additional increment of $300/ mo
- No EE shall be compensated for more than two assignments regardless of the number of such specialty assignment to which assigned
- An officer with an AA Degree or Intermediate POST $370 / mo
- An officer with a BA or Advanced POST $465 / mo
- A sergeant with an AA degree or intermediate POST $400 / mo
- A sergeant with a BA or Advanced POST $560 / mo
- Effective June 30, 2017 city will pay each sergeant a supplemental payment of $500.00 / mo
- The city will provide $900.00 per fiscal year
- Amount not to exceed $2,000 per fiscal year
- Up to $1,500 interest free loan and payroll deduction
Are you at least 21 years of age at time of this submitting application?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess and attached a POST Certificate to your application? If the required documents are not attached with your application will not be considered for the position.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Job Type
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Baldwin Park, CA
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