Police Officer (Pre-Service or Lateral)

Salary: $91,386.00 - $111,081.00 AnnuallyLocation : Irwindale, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 24-30Department: Police DepartmentOpening Date: 08202024Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionPOLICE OFFICER (PRE-SERVICE OR LATERAL)Top Step Officer Pay (Annual): $138,958**Top step includes POST pay (5%), education pay (7.5%), holiday pay (140 hours per calendar year paid at time and one half), and bilingual pay (2.5%)BENEFITS PACKAGEHealth, Dental, and Vision Premiums Paid at 100% for Employee and Eligible Dependents Choice of CalPERS PPOHMO Health Plans Retiree Medical (subject to vesting)CalPERS Retirement (classic members) 3% @ 50Join the Irwindale Police DepartmentSupportive Community, Competitive Pay, Excellent BenefitsThe Irwindale Police Department believes strongly in our mission to provide excellent service in policing by partnering with the community to enhance the quality of life. Professionalism, Integrity, Accountability, and Respect are the core values of our agency. To accomplish this mission, it is imperative we find people who have the right character traits to work in our community as Police Officers.Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.Examples of Duties Patrols designated areas of the City in car, on motorcycle, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discovers and prevents the commission of crimes, and enforces traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintains awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issue warnings and citations.Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, animal control, and related incidents; responds to and provides assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non-criminal in nature.Conducts investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determines what, if any crime has been committed; identifies, collects, preserves, processes, photographs, and books evidence; locates and interviews victims and witnesses; identifies and interrogates suspects.Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests offenders for crimes committed under Federal, State and local laws and codes; controls and mitigates people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.Searches and transports prisoners for booking, processing, and housing.Serves as liaison and public relations officer for the assigned area; establishes and preserves good relationships with the general public; may develop reliable informants and provide intelligence information to divisional andor departmental personnel.Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the City for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or other related requests.Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.Performs a variety of administrative and other types of duties in support of law enforcement services, programs, and activities; attends meetings; maintains and calibrates specialized equipment.Prepares a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed; prepares investigative reports and case information.Testifies in juvenile, civil, traffic, municipal, and criminal courts, and parole and DMV hearings; prepares and presents evidence; responds to mandatory court calls during irregular hours.Directs traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency situations; provides traffic and crowd control at parades, festivals, riots, and other events.Conducts property and building checks for physical security.Answers questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the department.As needed, performs the functions of a DispatcherClerk, providing communications and records support.Performs related duties as required. QualificationsThe following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job andor be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.Knowledge of:Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement program.Functions and objectives of the police department and other local, state, and federal agencies.Law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, and investigation.Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including laws governing the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses.Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.Techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force.Operational characteristics of police equipment, vehicles, and tools including firearms.Use of firearms and other modern police equipment.Methods and techniques used in interviewing witnesses, victims, or suspects.Principles and applications of public relations.Principles and practices of data collection and analysis.English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Basic principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.Ability to:Understand, interpret, apply, enforce, and make decisions in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and terpret and explain City law enforcement policies and procedures.Think clearly and act quickly in a variety of situations.Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments.Effectively use law enforcement tools and weapons including firearms, batons, defensive tactics, and other safety equipment.Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, video systems, and radars.Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.Judge situationspeople accurately.Think clearly and act quickly in a variety of situations.Conduct a variety of criminal and special investigations.Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and terview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.Control violent people and affect arrests.Administer first aid.Prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence.Maintain contact and preserve good relations with the public; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.Work independently in the absence of supervision.Work irregular and on-call hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays.Learn the geography of the local municate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.EducationTraining:Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth gradeBilingual skills are highly desirable License or Certificate:Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's licensePossession of, or ability to obtain, a valid P.O.S.T. Basic CertificateMust be at least 21 years of age; U.S. citizen or resident alien who has applied for citizenship at the time of application; must possess a valid Class C California driver's license; must be free of felony criminal convictions or those involving moral turpitude; must meet POST guidelines for both near and far vision, the ability to distinguish colors and acute hearing, sufficient to perform all of the essential functions of the position; Physical Demands: requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, reaching, twisting, turning, crawling, climbing, kneeling, bending, crouching, squatting, stooping; getting in and out of a patrol vehicle for up to 100 times per day and the ability to lift up to 165 pounds in the performance of daily activities; work outdoors in all weather conditions; work in hazardous situations which may involve abusive persons, potential physical violence and the potential risk of exposure to cold, heat, noise, vibration, explosive materials and biological, chemical, mechanical and electrical hazards in the performance of law enforcement duties. Work Schedule: This position works on a rotating shift basis and will require working nights, weekends, and holidays. The Chief of Police shall have the discretion to modify work schedules to meet the needs of the City.Applicants must possess a certificate of completion from a POST-certified Basic Academy within the last 12 months or currently attending the academy and graduating at the time of appointment. (Applicants who completed the POST-certified Basic Academy more than 12 months ago and are not currently employed as a peace officer are NOT considered pre-service applicants even if they possess a POST-certified Requalification Academy certificate.) Lateral applicants must possess a valid POST Basic Certificate and be currently employed as a peace officer with a California law enforcement agency.Supplemental Information SELECTION PROCESSApplications will be reviewed and those candidates whose application and resume most clearly demonstrate the job-related experience, education, and training sought by the City shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process, which may consist of a written exam, performance tests, and oral interviews. The final candidate must successfully complete a thorough background which may include: medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting. APPLICATION PROCESSComplete an online application atThe online application process allows you to attach electronic documents (i.e. resume, certifications) that you would like the hiring department to take into consideration when reviewing your application.Please feel free to contact Human Resources at (626) 430-2200 should you have any questions or need munication regarding your application andor status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout process.All applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.The City of Irwindale does not discriminate and is an Equal Opportunity surance Benefits: Premiums are paid at 100% for employees and their eligible dependents for choice of CalPERS Medical (choice of HMO, PPO, Kaiser), Dental and Vision Life Insurance (premium paid at 100% for employees and their eligible dependents) AD&D Insurance (premium paid for employee coverage only)Retirement Benefits: CalPERS - California Public Employees' Retirement System Classic members: 3% @ 50 formula, employee pays 100% of employee contribution rate (currently at 9%) New members: 2.7% @ 57 formula, employee pays 50% of total normal cost CalPERS pension calculation based on three-year average final compensation Retiree medical benefit will be calculated based on employee's years of service and in accordance with the CalPERS health benefit vesting requirement Other Benefits Include: $1,400 Annual Uniform Allowance 96 hours of Vacation leave per calendar year 96 hours of Sick leave per calendar year 140 hours of Holiday pay per calendar year (paid at time and a half) 2.5% bonus for each POST certificate andor degree with a maximum incentive bonus of 15% Bilingual pay for Spanish or Sign Language proficiency at 2½% of salary Deferred Compensation Plans Flexible Spending Account Program for medical and dependent care expenses Computer Loan Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Programs 01 Pre-Service Applicants:Do you possess a certificate of completion from a POST-certified Basic Police Academy dated within the last 12 months or are you currently attending the academy will graduate by the time of appointment?Note: Applicants who completed the POST-certified Basic Academy more than 12 months ago AND are not currently employed as a peace officer are NOT considered pre-service applicants even if they possess a POST-certified Requalification Academy certificate. Yes No 02 Lateral Applicants: Do you possess a valid POST Basic Certificate AND are you currently employed as a peace officer with a California law enforcement agency? Yes No 03 Why do you want to work for the Irwindale Police Department? 04 Describe any experience, education, or training you have in law enforcement that makes you a good candidate for this position. 05 If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please explain circumstances.If you answered 'no' to the question above, please state 'NA'. 06 What do you feel is the most effective approach to community policing? 07 Have you ever been fired or forced to resign from a position? Yes No 08 The City of Irwindale will not deny employment to any applicant solely because the person has been convicted of a crime. The City, however, may consider the nature, date and circumstances of the offense as well as whether the offense is relevant to the duties of the position. Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including a plea of guilty or no contest, which resulted in a criminal conviction that has not been judicially ordered sealed or expunged? Yes No 09 If you answered 'yes' to the question above, briefly describe the nature of the crime(s), the date and the place of conviction(s), the case number, and the legal disposition of the case(s).If you answered 'no' to the question above, please state 'NA'. Required Question

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