Police Officer POST Academy Graduate/ Participant

Police Officer POST Academy Graduate/ Participant City of Albany, CA San Pablo, CA Job Details Full-time $111,559 - $196,571 a year 4 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Community relationship building Full Job Description Description Police Officer- POST Academy Graduate/Participant This recruitment will remain open until the positions are filled. The positions in this class are occupied by sworn personnel pursuant to California Penal Code §830.1 who are responsible for protecting persons and property; enforcing state and local laws and ordinances; and maintaining order. The duties require initiative, resourcefulness, the ability to analyze situations and in emergencies to adopt a quick, effective, and responsible course of action. The work involves frequent contact with the public and the ability to deal with persons in tense situations where relations may be strained. Examples of Duties Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Ensures active community policing pursuant to codified department policy and strategies. Patrols an assigned area by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot; observes, investigates, and reports suspicious and hazardous conditions; apprehends and arrests law violators. Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of city ordinances, state laws, and federal laws. Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths, and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions, and takes statements from complainants, suspects, and witnesses; completes reports. Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; handles missing persons cases; works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and in delinquency control programs. Searches, transports, and assists in the booking of prisoners. Participates in specialty units including hostage negotiation teams, tactical response team, and other related police specialty units. Completes and submits reports and documentation of work performed. Organizes community outreach events; Speaks before business, school, civic and special groups, as necessary. Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills. Answers questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the department. Serves as Field Training Officer, as assigned; trains new recruits and lateral police officers; documents trainee progress and prepares evaluations. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Academy Participant/Recent Graduate candidates must: Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent Be at least 21 years of age or older at time of application Possession of valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record Provide a letter verifying current enrollment in a California POST Basic Training Police Academy; OR Possession of Certificate of completion from an accredited California POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy awarded within the previous consecutive thirty-six months at time of application. Selection Process All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 1.

Application:

A completed application includes the following: Provide a letter verifying current enrollment in a California POST Academy or a certificate of completion if you graduated within the last 3 years. Submission of the Physical Agility Test (PAT) result at time of application or by the time you are invited to the Chief's Interview. 2. Oral Board & Chief's Interview After all applications have been reviewed, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview consisting of two to three members of the Albany Police Department. Candidates that pass the oral board interview will be placed on an Eligibility List. A select number of candidates from the Eligibility List will then be invited to participate in the Chief's interview. 3. Background Investigation A thorough investigation of personal history, including but not limited to work history, education, military, arrest record, etc., will be conducted on candidates certified to the Police Department. A polygraph is a part of the background examination. 4. Job Offer Candidates may be provided with a conditional job offer. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates must successfully complete a required psychological examination and medical examination prior to appointment. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at a minimum of five days prior to the examination. Employer City of Albany (CA) Address 1000 San Pablo Avenue Albany, California, 94706 Phone 510-528-5714 Website http://www.albanyca.gov Salary Up to top salary $196,571• This salary range includes incentives for POST certificates, college degree, longevity pay and night shift differential, bilingual and holiday overtime.

Retirement CalPERS Classic Sworn:

3% @ 55 benefit formula Cal

PERS PEPRA

Sworn:

2.7% @ 57 benefit formula Health Insurance The City offers a choice of medical plans through the CalPERS Medical Program. The City aligns its contribution rates with CalPERS Kaiser Region 1 premium. Employees who have minimum essential medical coverage through another source may elect to waive enrollment in the City's medical plan and elect the alternative benefit. Employees will receive elective paid leave that is cashed out each quarter. Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability 100% Employer-paid dental insurance through Delta Dental Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan 100% Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance in the amount of $50,000 Other Optional Benefits Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through MissionSquare Payroll Roth IRA plan, administered through MissionSquare Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses Disability plan through PORAC (Sworn Only)

Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance Buy-Up Plan Leave Vacation Leave:

11 days per year (increases with years of service) Holiday pay: 13 days per year

Sick Leave:

12 days per year Incentives & Pay Education POST Bilingual Pay Night Shift Differential Longevity Pay Uniform Allowance ($1,200 annually) Special Assignment Pay (Sworn Only) Acting Pay (Sworn Only) TRT Pay (Sworn Only) Safety Equipment Allowance (Sworn Only) Additional Benefits Free on-site fitness gym Tuition Reimbursement Retirement Health Savings Plan (employee contributions) For more information, visit our salary & benefits or bargaining unit agreements page.