Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, will perform law enforcement, crime prevention and other duties related to the position as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The Police Trainee will be receiving training for eventual appointment as a Police Officer within the Gardena Police Department. Until appointment as a Police Officer, the Trainee is a non-sworn position performing civilian police training work and attending a P.O.S.T certified basic academy.

LATERAL INCENTIVE BONUS

$1,500.00 initial hiring bonus

$3,500.00 after completion of the Field Training Program (FTO)

40 hours of Vacation Credit

50 hours of Sick Time Credit

Upon the discretion of the Chief of Police, Lateral is eligible to be placed on a pay step close to their previous pay.

LONGEVITY PAY

Shall be granted to affected employees who have completed satisfactory service with the Gardena Police Department with bonuses granted on a cumulative basis as follows:

7 Years of Service = $365.00 per month

12 Years of Service = $520.00 per month

20 Years of Service = Refer to GPOA MOU

26 Years of Service = Refer to GPOA MOU

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

12 months following completion of Academy

STEP 1: Granted upon successful completion of Academy

STEP 2: Granted after 6 months continuous and satisfactory service at Step 1.

STEP 3: Granted after one year continuous and satisfactory service at step 2.

STEPS 4, 5 & 6: Granted on an annual basis following continuous and satisfactory service.

SPECIALIST BONUS

$500 per month

EDUCATIONAL BONUS PAY

AA/AS Degree of P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate = $820.00 per month

BA/BS Degree or P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate = $1,245.00 per month

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 

$900.00 annually

BILINGUAL PAY

$800.00 annually.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Age:  21 years at time of appointment to Step 1.

Education:Graduation from high school or equivalent G.E.D. Certificate.

Citizenship:  U.S. citizen or must have applied for U.S. citizenship in compliance with Section 1031.5 of the Government Code.

Height, Weight, General Health:Applicants must have the capacity both mentally and physically to perform the essential duties of a Gardena Police Officer as determined by a qualified psychologist and/or medical examiner.

LICENSE

Must possess a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License, or if licensed in another state, be capable of securing the required California license.

FILING AND TESTING PROCEDURE

To apply, submit an

original City of Gardena Employment Application

to the address below. Incomplete of illegible applications will not be accepted. No fax or e-mail copies will be accepted. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by the filing deadline. Postmarks are not accepted. All applications will be reviewed and only those that demonstrate the best combination of qualifications and experience in relation to the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in the examination process.

Prior to appointment, the applicant must meet minimum standards established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and the City of Gardena. Applicants must pass processes listed below:

1. Written Exam Waived

2. Physical Agility Waived

3. Oral Interview 100%

4. Polygraph Examination Qualifying

5. Psychological Evaluation Qualifying

6. Medical Examination Qualifying

7. Background Investigation Qualifying

8. Chief’s Oral Interview Qualifying

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Gardena does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sex or sexual orientation. The City of Gardena maintains and enforces a zero-tolerance policy relating to substance abuse and maintains a smoke-free workplace.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:

CITY OF GARDENA HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

1700 W. 162ND STREET, GARDENA, CA 90247

Human Resources Office:

www.cityofgardena.org

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