Apply for: Police Officer (Academy Graduate/Attendee or Lateral) (20723009)

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online CalOpps employment application along with supporting documents as listed below:

  • All Candidates:  Provide copy of U.S. High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Academy Graduates:  Submit a copy of your POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within the past three years.
  • Academy Attendee:  Submit proof of current enrollment in a POST Basic Academy of at least 800 hours. 
  • Lateral Candidates:  Submit a copy of your POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours and any other POST certificates you have attained (i.e., Intermediate, Supervisory, etc.)

If you are unable to upload all requested documents to the CalOpps website, please submit a complete set of documents via fax (415) 508-1178 or email hrstaff2@ci.brisbane.ca.us within five (5) days of completing your CalOpps application.  Applicants who fail to provide required documents within five (5) days may be disqualified at any time during the process.

Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened for completeness.  After an initial screening of applications, those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and appear to best meet the Department’s need will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process and will be contacted for an oral panel interview.   Candidates must receive a score of 70% or higher on the oral interview exam to be placed on the initial eligibility list.  A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited for an interview with the Police Commander and Police Chief.  Depending upon the number of candidates in each recruitment set, this process may be altered.    After a mutual interest has been established, a thorough background investigation will be conducted, including fingerprinting and a polygraph.  Upon successfully passing the background investigation, candidates must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, a medical evaluation, and provide proof of legal right to work in the U.S. prior to appointment.  The Police Chief will make the final recommendation for appointment.

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The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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