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Description
The City of Auburn is looking for quality individuals to serve the community as a part-time, seasonal Police Officer Reserve I.
We are looking for individuals who are seeking to serve our community. Successful candidates are motivated, self-starters with a strong desire to learn and work as a team. The incumbent will professionally, positively, and effectively represent the Auburn Police Department.
The Auburn Police Department
We are dedicated to the community and the citizens of Auburn. Staffed by sworn and professional staff, the Department provides police personnel opportunities in patrol services, investigative services, special assignments, dispatch, records and administration.
Find out more at: https://www.auburn.ca.gov/168/Police.
Recruitment and Selection Process
This position requires a current POST-certified Basic Training Academy graduation certificate. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the needs of the Department will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process.
The recruitment process include may include an oral board interview exam, Chief’s interview and/or other related components. This position is subject to the California POST minimum selection standards. The selected candidate will be required to complete a comprehensive, job-related background investigation, live scan check, pre-placement medical examination, psychological evaluation and/or other appropriate, related components.
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (530) 823-4211 ext. 114. The City of Auburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Ideal Candidate
This recruitment is for lateral or academy graduate candidates only. To be considered, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications and criteria:
- Peace Officers are subject to the California POST minimum selection standards. Candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent, be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment and possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid driver's license.
- Must possess a current California POST-certified Basic Training Academy graduation certificate, obtained within the last three years.
- Officers must maintain sufficient strength and agility necessary to perform the duties of a Police Officer and live within a reasonable response time of the Department.
A successful candidate will have knowledge of criminal law with particular emphasis on the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons accused of felonies and misdemeanors and understand rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in court.
Skills and knowledge needed for success include basic criminal investigation procedures and techniques, including crime scene investigation, interrogation, fingerprinting, and booking and the use and care for firearms and police equipment.
The selected incumbent will have demonstrated keen abilities of observations and memory, accurate incident and case report preparation and meet established standards of physical endurance, agility, health, and vision.
Benefits
This position is seasonal, part-time and is unbenefited.