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POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

Open to ONLY Coalinga Residents 2 positions available - These full-time police officer position(s) will be grant funded under the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).

Salary:

Pay Class:

$20.00 per hour, approximately 1,400 hours over 6 months, FLSA Non-Exempt ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BENEFITS

: New recruits are eligible for CalPERS Pension and city insurance benefit plans (health insurance and retirement benefits) while a Police Recruit. Uniform allowance is NOT included . Not eligible for vacation accrual or comp time, only sick leave as required by state of CA under Paid Sick Leave Law.

Basic Function:

This is a non-sworn, training level classification in the Police Department. Recruits do not have police officer powers or authority. Incumbents will assume non-sworn duties within the department and attend a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy (in Fresno or Hanford), which is approximately 6 months in length. Recruits must be 21 years of age, prior to the end of academy, or by June 1, 2027. The academy is intense and requires a high degree of discipline and will begin end-January 2027 in Fresno, or February 2027 in Hanford and is approximately 6 months in length. The Police Academy is 40 hours per week, full-time equivalent Monday through Saturday, applicants are recommended to not continue other employment (part-time or full-time) outside of the police academy. This position is considered 'at-will' and not eligible under Police Union. The position is at-will, and the City of Coalinga reserves the right to release a recruit from employment should the recruit fail any part of the P.O.S.T. Academy. Upon graduation and award of the Academy Basic Certificate, the incumbent may be appointed to fully sworn Police Officer. At this time, incumbents will begin a new 12-month probationary period

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES NOTE

: Examples listed in this class specification represents but is not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of duties assigned to this position. Each individual in this classification may not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Management reserves the right to assign other related tasks if such duties are a logical assignment for this position.

Must have the ability to:

Understand, interpret, and apply State and local laws and regulations, department policies and procedures, and other technical literature pertaining to law enforcement. React quickly and calmly in emergency or hazardous situations and adopt an effective course of action. Observe and remember facts and details of incidents. Follow oral and written instructions. Learn to operate firearms safely and skillfully. Obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation. Write clear and accurate reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate verbally in a clear, effective manner and provide excellent customer service. Deal tactfully and effectively with a wide range of different individuals and groups from the community. Work rotating shifts for days and evenings, not restricted to weekdays, weekends and holidays are included.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NOTE

: The following are a representative sample of the KSA's necessary to perform essential tasks of the position.

Knowledge of :

Familiarity with police methods and objectives; interest and enthusiasm for police work. Skill and Ability to : Deal courteously with the public and work cooperatively with others; be alert and use good judgment; obtain a standard first aid/ Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate; learn standard broadcasting procedures of the police radio system; learn laws of arrest pertinent to local and state laws; learn the use and care of firearms.

ATTITUDE

: We believe in an environment of strong critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. You will work alongside great team members and interact with our diverse community. We have great training, combined with an opportunity to make a difference in our community. This is done by initiative, commitment to teamwork and quality performance, and a customer-service orientation; must interact in a positive manner with City employees and the public; willingness to follow a prescribed routine and to work as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS NOTE

: The physical and psychological demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, on a case-by-case basis. Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Frequent travel required in course of performing portions of job functions. Elements of the job pose various degrees of hazard uncertainty common to law enforcement. Incumbents in this classification are required to work rotating shifts and assignments and may be assigned to work overtime with little or no notice. Due to the varied and unpredictable nature of police work, incumbents may also be required to perform the following: Measure distances using calibrated instruments such as when investigating traffic accidents or processing crime scenes; make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand position such as when sighting and shooting a firearm; direct traffic which requires continuous and repetitive arm-hand movements; use sufficient strength to enable incumbent to sprint, jump, or physically overcome resistance when chasing or apprehending suspects; coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously such as when using a hand radio while driving a vehicle or searching a building with firearm drawn, flashlight on and opening and closing doors; bend or stoop repeatedly and continuously over time such as getting in and out of a patrol car or gathering evidence at crime scenes; patrol officers wear a 15 pound utility/gun belt which requires the continuous support from stomach and lower back muscles; a patrol officer typically spends 7-8 hours per day driving a vehicle which requires the continuous support of lower back muscles; climbing ladders and searching rooftops requires lifting arms above shoulder level and working at heights greater than ten feet; searching for suspects or lost persons may require walking over rough, uneven, slippery or rocky surfaces including fields, parks, hillsides and creeks; an officer is required to listen for alarms, screams, breaking glass or other suspicious and unusual noises that may require investigation; move heavy objects such as equipment (50 pounds and more), and lift and carry injured or intoxicated persons short and long distances; work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements; tolerate very hot and very cold temperatures; sit for extended periods of time and may or may not be able to change positions such as when sitting in a patrol vehicle, or performing surveillance; foot beat and search activities require walking for extended periods of time, unable to stop, sit or rest at will; crowd and traffic control duties require standing for extended periods of time, unable to sit or rest at will.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NOTE

: The specifications listed below outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessary convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

Education :

U.S. high school graduate, obtained a GED, passed the California High School Proficiency Exam; or attained a two (2) year or four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience :

No former law enforcement experience required.

Licenses :

Valid State of California Drivers License, Class C; must be insurable under the City's insurance policy without the City incurring any additional premiums or costs.

Other :

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age by June 1, 2027; Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent residence alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; Open to only Coalinga residents; Priority given to honorably discharged military veterans. Preference given to resident(s) bilingual in English and Spanish; Provide 3 letters of recommendation (from non-family) from Coalinga community members, may be from academic, coach, employer, church, etc. Must provide proof of residency in Coalinga (school transcript, driver's license, utility, cell phone, etc. may be used as proof of residency; May be permitted to use a City vehicle to commute to and from academy (travel time is unpaid), if a vehicle is available; Must apply and successfully complete the following: oral board interview, chief's interview, polygraph, background check, psych evaluation, physical and drug screen in order to be selected. Employee would be responsible for the purchase of their academy uniforms, to include uniform pants and shirts, physical training uniforms and boots.

NOTE :

It is the employee's responsibility to renew all applicable license(s). The City will reimburse the employee for any required training expenses.

REQUIRED ITEMS

City of Coalinga online Employment Application on Government Jobs at www.governmentjobs.com Cover letter explaining why you are interested in becoming a Police officer with the City of Coalinga; Updated Resume Proof of primary residence within the City of Coalinga (school transcript, driver's license, utility, cell phone, etc. may be used as proof of residency); 3 letters of recommendation (from non-family members), from Coalinga community members (may be from academic, coach, employer, church, volunteer organization, etc.). Minimum Qualifications and required material must be met/received by the last day of the filing period. It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure that all required material has been received. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes submitted in lieu of a completed City of Coalinga Employment Application will not be accepted. All communication and correspondence from the City of Coalinga will be sent to the applicant via electronic communication to the email address provided by the applicant on the submitted employment application. 2 positions available - These full-time police officer position(s) will be grant funded under the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The City of Coalinga is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Contact information:

City of Coalinga, Human Resources Office 155 West Durian Avenue Coalinga, CA 93210

Phone:

(559) 935-1533 ext 199 or 112

Email:

hr@coalinga.com Website; www.coalinga.com