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Entry-Level Police Officer
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$95,085 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BART POLICE DEPARTMENT AT JOINBARTPD.COM!
Click here to see us in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33Rz97xrTDA Salary Information This position is represented by the BART Police Officers Association (BPOA). Note that successful candidates will start at the base salary while in the Academy. $7,937.77/ Monthly (Step 20/ Base Salary- While in Academy) $8,996.14/ Monthly (Step 21 /Base Salary
- Upon Academy Completion) $10,583.69/ Monthly (Step 1/ Base Salary
- Upon FTO Completion) Who May Apply All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Reports To Police Sergeant or Lieutenant Days Off As assigned. Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Department BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront
- and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training.
Note:
Applicants provided with testing opportunities twice per month) Phase 3: Review and Evaluation of Personal History Statement Phase 4: Oral Board Interview Phase 5: Investigative Background Check- Please note that the entire selection process may take several months to complete.
- The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States, and pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent college credits, military or customer service experience highly desirable.Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be physically able to drag a body weighing up to 165 pounds. Must be physically able to lift and carry equipment and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards. Must obtain required P.O.S.T. certification. Must remain firearm qualified. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of:
Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts. Techniques for dealing with varied groups of people. Standard record keeping and report writing procedures and techniques.Ability t o:
Observe and accurately recall places, names, faces and incidents. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies. Analyze situations and make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines. Use two-way radio communication equipment effectively. Drive a motor vehicle safely. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise and competent reports. Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Miscellaneous Members- Classic) 2% @ 62 (Miscellaneous Members
- PEPRA) 3% @ 50 (Safety Members
- Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members
- PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.