A Police Officer serves under general supervision, performing essential law enforcement duties to protect life and property while enforcing applicable laws. Officers may also carry out special assignments as needed, along with other related duties.
The role offers a wide variety of assignments, including:
- Patrol
- Traffic Enforcement
Narcotics Investigations
Detectives
Off-Road and Surface Street Motorcycle Patrol
Bike Patrol
Special Weapons Team
Crisis Negotiation Team
Canine Unit
Background Investigations
School Liaison
Gang Suppression
Special Enforcement Section
Intelligence
This position provides opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the safety and well-being of the community.
This position participates in a 4/10 work schedule. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements:
- Candidates must have completed a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy
- Must be 21 years of age as of the appointment date
- High school graduate or G.E.D., (as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education)
- U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship
Out-of-State Candidates:
The California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) will conduct an evaluation of all out-of-state training. POST is the sole authority on applicable training and determines whether the candidate must attend an abbreviated academy, or a regular police academy. If an academy is required, the candidate will be hired as a Police Officer Trainee. Upon completion of the academy, promotion will be made to Police Officer.
Selection Process:
All qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an Oral Appraisal Board. Applicants passing the Oral Board examination will be placed on the eligibility list based on their Oral Appraisal Board rankings. Prospective employees will be required to pass a physical agility examination and undergo a thorough background investigation including a medical, psychological, polygraph and drug/alcohol screening.
Physical Agility
Phase I Includes:
- 99 Yard Obstacle Course (time limit 25 seconds)
- Body Drag (165 pounds) (time limit 14 seconds)
- Chain Link Fence (time limit 10 seconds)
- Solid Fence (time limit 13.5 seconds)
- One Mile Run (time limit 10 minutes)
Phase II: For candidates progressing to the Chief’s Oral Interview process
- 1.5 Mile Run (time limit 15 minutes)
- 15 Military Style Push-ups without stopping
Please refer to the attachment for a list of disqualifying factors
