Legal Updates
Police Officer - Lateral/Academy Graduate
Legal Updates, Fountain Valley, California, us, 92728
Fountain Valley, CANon-exempt FLSA - $88,695.36 - $107,809.76 AnnuallyCategory: Public Safety / SafetyDepartment: PoliceSpecialties:
General Detectives, Crime Suppression Unit Detectives, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Traffic including motorcycle, Regional Narcotics Program, S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics – part of West County), Canine, and Community Services Officer.Special Pays:
Canine Officer, Bilingual, POST Certificate Pay up to 12%, Wellness Pay, Retention Incentive Premium, Specialty Assignment (Detective, SRO, FTO, Traffic, SWAT), Retention Incentive Premium up to 9% (longevity pay).Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement, Uniform Allowance, Health Allowance, 11-paid Holidays, Life Insurance and AD&D.**You must be POST certified or have previous experience as a California Peace Officer to be considered for this position**CLASS DEFINITION:
To perform responsible work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, patrol, crime prevention, investigation, and other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATION GUIDELINESEDUCATION:High School graduate, pass the General Education Development Test (GED) or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.Associate of Arts or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.EXPERIENCE:
Previous law enforcement experience is highly desirable.REQUIRED LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.Legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law.Candidates selected for processing will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records.Candidates must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.Candidates must have normal hearing acuity.Candidates must have vision of 20/70 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 and normal color vision.Candidates must have height and weight in accordance with age, sex, and frame.KNOWLEDGE OF:Federal, State, and City laws, ordinances and regulations.The vehicle code, penal code, laws of arrest; search and seizure; rules of evidence; and court procedures.Modern law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing practices and procedures.REQUISITE ABILITIES AND SKILLS:Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action.Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will consist of the following: Oral interview, Personality test, Extensive background investigation including credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting).The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time upon receiving enough qualified applicants.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
General Detectives, Crime Suppression Unit Detectives, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Traffic including motorcycle, Regional Narcotics Program, S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics – part of West County), Canine, and Community Services Officer.Special Pays:
Canine Officer, Bilingual, POST Certificate Pay up to 12%, Wellness Pay, Retention Incentive Premium, Specialty Assignment (Detective, SRO, FTO, Traffic, SWAT), Retention Incentive Premium up to 9% (longevity pay).Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement, Uniform Allowance, Health Allowance, 11-paid Holidays, Life Insurance and AD&D.**You must be POST certified or have previous experience as a California Peace Officer to be considered for this position**CLASS DEFINITION:
To perform responsible work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, patrol, crime prevention, investigation, and other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATION GUIDELINESEDUCATION:High School graduate, pass the General Education Development Test (GED) or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.Associate of Arts or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.EXPERIENCE:
Previous law enforcement experience is highly desirable.REQUIRED LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.Legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law.Candidates selected for processing will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records.Candidates must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.Candidates must have normal hearing acuity.Candidates must have vision of 20/70 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 and normal color vision.Candidates must have height and weight in accordance with age, sex, and frame.KNOWLEDGE OF:Federal, State, and City laws, ordinances and regulations.The vehicle code, penal code, laws of arrest; search and seizure; rules of evidence; and court procedures.Modern law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing practices and procedures.REQUISITE ABILITIES AND SKILLS:Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action.Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will consist of the following: Oral interview, Personality test, Extensive background investigation including credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting).The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time upon receiving enough qualified applicants.
#J-18808-Ljbffr