City of Scotts Valley
Police Officer - Lateral
City of Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley, California, United States, 95066
HIRING BONUS$40,000
($4,000 upon hire; $6,000 upon successful completion of field officer training; $6,000 upon successful completion of second year of employment; $8,000 at the completion of third year of employment; $8,000 at the completion of fourth year of employment; and $8,000 at the completion of fifth year of employment with the City of Scotts Valley.) This specific portion of the policy is limited to the fiscal year funding availability, as determined by the City Manager.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:License / Certificates:Possession of a current Basic POST Certificate.Current employment with a law enforcement agency.Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C /Class 3).High school graduation or G.E.D. certificate/equivalent.Proof at time of application that candidate will be 21 years old by date of hire.Must be U.S. citizen or must have applied for citizenship and will obtain citizenship within 3 years.Record free of any felony convictions.Must reside or be willing to relocate within a 60 minute drive to the police department.Physical Condition:Physical health, strength, and agility necessary to meet the physical demands of police work, as determined by a physical agility test and a medical exam based on current California’s Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) guidelines.THE POSITION:Police officers perform any combination of the following duties, depending on specific assignment: patrol the city in radio dispatched vehicles and on foot; answer calls for protection of life and property; enforcement of City, State and Federal laws; traffic law enforcement; operate radar equipment; suppress crime by interrogation of suspicious persons, observe unusual situations on patrol beat, and settle disputes and arguments. Perform traffic control, accident investigation, render emergency assistance to citizens in need of immediate help; transport prisoners; serve warrants; participate in investigations of felonies and misdemeanors; interview persons involved in crimes and accidents; document incidents utilizing computers; perform security checks of public, commercial and residential buildings; observe assigned area for suspicious activities and unsafe conditions; provide assistance to other officers and law enforcement agencies; participate in community-based policing.APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS:Applicants are required to fill out and complete a City application. If you have any questions, telephone or email the Police Department’s Administrative Secretary at (831) 440-5649 or
clocke@scottsvalley.gov .Candidates will be required to participate in a pre-screening interview. Those who pass the pre-screening interview will be placed on an eligibility list until such time as a position is available. Upon availability, eligibility list candidates will be invited to a selection interview to assess an applicant's experience, education, judgment, oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.All candidates who receive a score of 80% or more on the selection interview will be placed on a hiring list. As openings occur, top candidates will be selected for a background investigation in accordance with the POST Commission and Peace Officer Background Investigations Guidelines.
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($4,000 upon hire; $6,000 upon successful completion of field officer training; $6,000 upon successful completion of second year of employment; $8,000 at the completion of third year of employment; $8,000 at the completion of fourth year of employment; and $8,000 at the completion of fifth year of employment with the City of Scotts Valley.) This specific portion of the policy is limited to the fiscal year funding availability, as determined by the City Manager.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:License / Certificates:Possession of a current Basic POST Certificate.Current employment with a law enforcement agency.Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C /Class 3).High school graduation or G.E.D. certificate/equivalent.Proof at time of application that candidate will be 21 years old by date of hire.Must be U.S. citizen or must have applied for citizenship and will obtain citizenship within 3 years.Record free of any felony convictions.Must reside or be willing to relocate within a 60 minute drive to the police department.Physical Condition:Physical health, strength, and agility necessary to meet the physical demands of police work, as determined by a physical agility test and a medical exam based on current California’s Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) guidelines.THE POSITION:Police officers perform any combination of the following duties, depending on specific assignment: patrol the city in radio dispatched vehicles and on foot; answer calls for protection of life and property; enforcement of City, State and Federal laws; traffic law enforcement; operate radar equipment; suppress crime by interrogation of suspicious persons, observe unusual situations on patrol beat, and settle disputes and arguments. Perform traffic control, accident investigation, render emergency assistance to citizens in need of immediate help; transport prisoners; serve warrants; participate in investigations of felonies and misdemeanors; interview persons involved in crimes and accidents; document incidents utilizing computers; perform security checks of public, commercial and residential buildings; observe assigned area for suspicious activities and unsafe conditions; provide assistance to other officers and law enforcement agencies; participate in community-based policing.APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS:Applicants are required to fill out and complete a City application. If you have any questions, telephone or email the Police Department’s Administrative Secretary at (831) 440-5649 or
clocke@scottsvalley.gov .Candidates will be required to participate in a pre-screening interview. Those who pass the pre-screening interview will be placed on an eligibility list until such time as a position is available. Upon availability, eligibility list candidates will be invited to a selection interview to assess an applicant's experience, education, judgment, oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.All candidates who receive a score of 80% or more on the selection interview will be placed on a hiring list. As openings occur, top candidates will be selected for a background investigation in accordance with the POST Commission and Peace Officer Background Investigations Guidelines.
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