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City of Montclair

Police Officer - Entry Level

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Job Description

Military Veterans and College Grads may be entitled to up to $8,500 in additional hiring incentive

SPECIAL PAYS

The City of Montclair provides special pay incentives for eligible officers in addition to their base pay:

BASE SALARY INCREASE

4% of base pay effective July 1, 2024 SPECIAL

ASSIGNMENT PAY
Detective/ Narcotics:

4% of base pay

Field Training Officer:

2.5% of base pay

Motorcycle:

2% of base pay

Special Enforcement:

2% of base pay

SPECIAL PAYS
POST Certificate Pay:

Intermediate, $100 monthly Advanced, $175 monthly

Longevity Pay:

2.5% of base pay every five-years

Education Incentive:

$1,300 per fiscal year Bilingual pay: $75, monthly Uniform allowance: $45, monthly Under general supervision, patrols an assigned beat in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; enforces state and local traffic regulations; investigates complaints; performs special assignments in the protection of life and property; and performs related duties as required. Operates an automobile or motorcycle or walks in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations; responds to radio dispatches and telephone instructions and appears at scenes of disorder or crime; notes and reports traffic hazards; investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses and damages to property; gives directions and information; assists people in emergency situations; makes arrests; issues citations; gives verbal warnings; prepared reports on arrests and impounded property; directs traffic; intervenes in private and public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; appears in court; transports prisoners; investigates complaints; investigates suspicious actions or activities; writes case reports and logs activities; participates in training conferences and programs; makes public service presentations; assists in community relations programs; and accepts special assignments in police detective and investigation work, field training work, police dispatching, operation of photo lab and evidence room, and any other specific assignment directed by supervising police personnel.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Police Officer is the entering level law enforcement class and reports directly to a Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, or Watch Commander. This class may be given investigation, task force, or other special full-time or special assignments.

Knowledge of :

Good English usage; vocabulary and written communications; report-writing and record-keeping; and possess a high degree of general intelligence, verbal facility, memory, and adaptability. Skills/Abilities to : Learn laws of arrest and pertinent local, state, and other laws and codes; learn use and care of automobiles, motorcycles, and small firearms; observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places; judge situations and persons accurately; learn radio and dispatching systems; learn investigative techniques; write clear, concise, and comprehensive reports; work cooperatively with other employees and the public; work effectively without supervision; understand and follow oral and written directions; and meet California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) minimum standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In the performance of daily activities, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to two hours at a time. Must be able to reach, grasp, twist, turn, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, squat, run, and jump. Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and see while working; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must be able to lift and pull heavy objects up to 165 pounds, and drag heavy objects up to 165 pounds. The position must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including cold, wet, and hot with extreme sun exposure. LICENSE Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurability required.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates must pass one of the below written examinations: California

POST PELLETB

: The City of Montclair will accept PELLETB with a T-Score total of 48 or higher. Verification must be on an agency letterhead, listing where the test was administered, test date, and results within the last 12 months of the date your application is received by the City of Montclair. Proof of the PELLETB score must be attached to your application. The Montclair Police Department offers full testing services for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer through National Testing Network, In c (NTN) . To fill out an application for this position and schedule testing, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com , select Law Enforcement, and sign up for the Montclair Police Department . Upon completion of the entry-level exams administered by NTN, all candidate scores are automatically made available to the Montclair Police Department. Selected candidates will be requested to submit a City Application when invited to the next phase of the selection process.

POST PHYSICAL AGILITY

Candidates will be required to pass the standardized POST physical agility examination.

APPLICATION

NTN Candidates will be required to submit a City of Montclair application upon successful completion of the physical agility examination.

ORAL INTERVIEW

Successful candidates will be required to participate in a standard in-person panel interview. Upon successful completion, candidates will be placed on an eligibility list for Police Officer.

•NTN testing fees applicable to the Montclair Police Department may be reimbursed upon successful hiring

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Benefits

  • Dental Insurance