Police Officer - Academy Enrolled/Graduate

Company: Hemet Police Department
Location: Hemet
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

THE CITY

THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-- -

The City of Hemet is accepting continuous applications for Police Officer-Academy Graduate. Apply immediately for consideration.-- -

*You must attach a copy of your graduation certificate from a California-- -Basic P.O.S.T. Academy or proof of completion of the California-- -P.O.S.T.-- -Re-qualification-- -process to your online application to be considered for this recruitment. -- -

Summary Description

Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers calls for police services; enforces City, County, and State laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.

Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants; interviews victims, complaints, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.

Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.

Writes reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.

Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents, provides emergency medical care as necessary, directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.

Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to call for medical assistance; establishes and maintains a good relationship with the general public.

May participate in or be assigned to special programs such as crime prevention, investigations, or school resource programs as a rotating assignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:
-- --- - High school graduation or GED certificate.-- --- -
Certificates/License:
-- --- - California Basic POST Certificate.-- -
-- --- - Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license and satisfactory driving record.
Special Requirements:
-- --- - Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.-- -
-- --- - Must be twenty (20) years old-- -by the final filing-- -date and twenty-one (21)-- -by the time of appointment.
-- --- - Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.

Other requirements:
-- --- - Uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better in both eyes and must be corrected to 20/20 in one eye, 20/30 in the other eye. Normal color vision.
-- --- - Hearing capabilities must be within normal range.
-- --- - Ability to work under physical and mental pressures and in potentially hazardous situations.
-- --- - Ability to perform the essential job functions associated with law enforcement, i.e. run after fleeing suspects, accurately use and qualify with issued equipment including firearms and batons, drive a police vehicle for extended periods of time, have the strength and ability to defend against attacking suspects, take physical control of violent suspects, move, drag or carry persons from danger. Note:-- --- - If you do not attach the required certificates your application will not be considered.

Academy Enrolled
To qualify as an Academy Enrolled the candidate must meet the following criteria:

-- --- - Currently enrolled in a certified California POST Academy.

*You must attach a copy of your current Academy transcripts, or a letter from a California POST Academy indicating good standing in the class and estimated graduation date.

Academy Graduates
To qualify as an Academy Graduate the-- -candidate must meet the following criteria:

-- --- - Completion of a California-- -Basic P.O.S.T. Academy within past three (3) years of date of application.
-- --- - Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T Academy re-certification program within the last three (3) years.-- -
*You must attach a copy of your graduation certificate from a California-- -Basic P.O.S.T. Academy or proof of completion of the California-- -P.O.S.T. Requalification Process to your online application to be considered for this recruitment. -- -

Special Requirements:
Applicants must successfully pass a thorough background investigation,-- -a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, fingerprinting, and a medical examination which will include a pre-employment physical.-- -

Supplemental Information

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

THE PROVISIONS IN THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

The City reserves the right to rate applicants based on a review of the application materials and to invite only the most qualified applicants to participate in the selection process.

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Hemet Police Officers Association
Benefits Summary
(Updated 10/2022)

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The following is a summary of the provided benefits to full-time employees in the Hemet Police Officers unit. For further information, please refer to the Hemet Police Officers Association MOU.

Retirement: The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
-- --- - Classic Members: 3% at 55 Formula;-- -1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on single highest year; employee contributes 12% (no Social Security deduction).
-- --- - PEPRA-- -(New) Members: 2.7% at 57 Formula; 1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on a three-year average; employee contributes 50% of total normal cost, currently 14% (no Social Security deduction).
Medical Coverage:
-- --- - The City contributes $1,100.00-- -per month toward medical insurance for employees and their eligible dependents.
Dental & Vision Coverage:
-- --- - The City pays 100% of the premium for dental & vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance:
-- --- - The City pays 100% of the premium for a term-life insurance policy of $50,000.
-- --- - The City pays 100% of the premium for long-term disability insurance.
Educational Reimbursement:
-- --- - The City will provide up to $2,000 per calendar year, subject to terms set forth in the Hemet Police Officers Association MOU.
Leave Accruals:
-- --- - Employees earn up to the following amounts of leave:
-- --- - 96 vacation hours per year within the first three years of service
-- --- - 8-- -hours per month Sick Leave
-- --- - 12 paid holidays per year
Bilingual Pay:
-- --- - The City will provide $255.00 per month for eligible assignments based on the City--------s needs for bilingual skill and successful completion of a test.
Special Compensation:
-- --- - K-9 Officer Pay: assigned officers will receive seven (7) hours of overtime pay per pay period.
-- --- - Patrol/SRO: assigned officers will receive an additional 2% base salary increase.
-- --- - Field Training Officers: assigned officers will receive an additional 10% base salary increase.
-- --- - Mandatory Stand-by/On-call: assigned officers will receive $125 per pay period.
Uniform Allowance:
-- --- - The City will provide a uniform allowance in the amount of $1,345 per year.
Educational Incentive Pay:
-- --- - The City will provide 3% above base pay for officers presently holding a POST Intermediate Certificate or a Bachelor's degree.
-- --- - The City will provide an additional 5% above base pay for officers presently holding a POST Advanced Certification or a Master's degree.
-- --- - Maximum 8% combined incentive.
Note: The provisions of this summary do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this summary may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract negotiations between the recognized employee association and the City of Hemet.

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