Police Officer - Recruits and Academy Attendees (Hiring Incentive)

Police Officer - Recruits and Academy Attendees (Hiring Incentive)

Salary

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Location

City of Alameda (Alameda Police Department), CA

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

2021-4057-01

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

02/16/2021

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

PT

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Nature of Position

The City of Alameda is offering a $75,000 HIRING INCENTIVE to successful candidates while funds are available.

The City of Alameda offers hiring incentives for Recruits and Academy Attendees. Click HEREfor the full hiring incentive policy. Incentive includes:

• $75,000 cash bonus paid out as follows:

• $25,000 upon swearing-in

• $50,000* upon completion of Field Training Program

• To be eligible for the 50,000 payment, hired personnel must commit to five years of service with the City of Alameda Police Department.

POLICE OFFICER - RECRUIT AND ACADEMY ATTENDEES

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Police Officer with the City of Alameda. There are many law enforcement agencies in the area and we are excited that you are interested in working with the Alameda Police Department.

A little bit about APD:

The Alameda Police Department has 88 sworn staff (Police Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains, and Police Chief) and 36 non-sworn staff (Public Safety Dispatchers, Records Clerks, Animal Control Officer, Police Technicians, etc.).

As a Police Officer with APD you will have the opportunity to work in the following specialized areas: K9, Motors/Traffic Enforcement, Violent Crimes, Property Crimes, Internal Affairs, Personnel and Training, Marine Patrol, Peer Support, Critical Incident Response Team (which includes SWAT and Crisis Negotiations), Homeless Liaison Officer, and Honor Guard.

We offer excellent pay, benefits, opportunities for promotion, and the opportunity to serve a great community that values the services we provide.

Our pay/medical benefits for a Police Recruit (while attending the 6-month Police Academy) are as follows:

• $38.63/hour (40 hours per week) while attending the Police Academy
• Full medical coverage for you and your family

After academy graduation, pay/medical benefits for a Police Officer are as follows:

Step 5 Pay Rate: $69.22/hour

Holiday In-Lieu Pay Rate: $4.79/hour

Total Top Step Pay: $76.32/hour or $158,745.60

In addition, you will also be eligible for the following:

• Uniform allowance: $2,185/year

• Initial equipment allowance: $750

• Bilingual Pay: $1,200/year

• Education Incentive

• Intermediate POST Certificate: $1,000 bonus

• Advanced POST Certificate: 4% of Base Pay

• Bachelors Degree: 6% of Base Pay

• Masters Degree: 7% of Base Pay

• Retention Pay

• Level 1 - 5 yrs: 1.5% of base + holiday-in-lieu

Level 2 - 10 Yrs: Level 1 + Additional 1.5%

Level 3 - 15 Yrs: Level 2 + Additional 4.0%

Level 4 - 20 Yrs: Level 3 + Additional 5.0%

• Pension

• 3%@50 CalPERS formula for Classic Members

• 2.7%@57 CalPERS formula for PEPRA Members

• Employer paid medical benefits for you and your family

To learn more about these and other benefits, please visit:https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits

Distinguishing Features

NATURE OF POSITION

Under direct supervision, a Police Officer - Recruit attends a P.O.S.T.-certified basic police academy and receives closely supervised training in areas such as: law and Penal Codes; criminal justice system procedures; law enforcement and crime prevention techniques; physical fitness and first aid; proper handling and firing of firearms; radio codes and dispatching procedures; public contact skills; interviewing and taking complaints; writing and editing police reports; geography; investigation techniques; arrest and suspect handling procedures; emergency police vehicle operation; and departmental rules and regulations; performs other duties as required.

Employment Standards

POLICE RECRUIT - Requirements to Apply:

• Must be 21 years old by date of appointment as a Police Officer.
• Must have a High School Diploma/G.E.D
• Possess a PELLETB T-Score of 45 or higher OR NTN minimum scores of 65% Video; 70% Writing; 70% Reading.
• Must have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record (need CA drivers license before appointment)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law
• Desirable Qualification: At least 2 years of related work experience requiring public contact.

(Pre-Graduate) POLICE ACADEMY ATTENDEE - Requirements to Apply:

• Currently enrolled in a POST certified Police Academy in good-standing and on-track to graduate with POST Basic Course certification OR currently enrolled in final (fourth) POST Basic Course Module (if currently attending academy in POST-approved modular format).
• Be 21 years old by date of appointment as a Police Officer.
• Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
• Possess a PELLETB T-Score of 45 or higher OR NTN minimum scores of 65% Video; 70% Writing; 70% Reading OR an Associates Degree (AA) or higher or equivalent college coursework.
• Be in excellent physical condition and demonstrate a state of physical and mental health consistent with the ability to perform assigned duties and the requirements of California Peace Officer Standards and Training. A WSTB (physical agility exam) score dated within one (1) year of application will be accepted or applicants will be required to obtain a passing WSTB score or successfully complete an in-house Physical Abilities Test (PAT) prior to appointment.
• Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record (need CA drivers license prior to appointment).
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Other Requirements:

Ability to successfully complete Academy requirements; observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; learn and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures; carry out oral and written directions; analyze situations and make quick decisions requiring sound judgment; communicate situations; operate a variety of specialized police department equipment including computerized telecommunications and dispatch equipment; become proficient in self-defense techniques and in the care and use of firearms; maintain level of knowledge and physical condition required for satisfactory job performance; establish and maintain accurate records; prepare concise, comprehensive reports; communicate effectively; act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative; exercise independent judgment; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

Loyalty Oath: An oath or Affirmation of Allegiance to the United States and to the State of California must be taken before appointment.

POST Certification: Peace Officers must be able to maintain a valid California POST certification during employment.

Application and Selection Process:

To apply, click the "Apply" button and complete an application. All applicants must submit a completed job application and supplemental questionnaire.

• All Police Recruit applicants are required to submit a PELLETB score of 45 or higher OR a NTN with the following scores: 65% Video; 70% Written; 70% Reading within the last 12 months to proceed. However, applicants may first submit an application and send in their PELLETB or NTN results at a later date. You have two months from your date of application to email us a passing score of 45 or higher. You can sign up to take the test here: http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/tests.
• All Police Academy Attendee applicants are required to either attach a PELLTB score of 45 or higher within the last 12 months, or NTN minimum scores of 65% Video; 70% Written; 70% Reading or attach verification of an Associates Degree or higher in order to proceed.

Applicants who pass the initial screening process will be invited to participate in an oral board panel interview.

After passing the the oral board interview, you will be asked to submit a Personal History Statement (PHS) for review. Those that pass the the PHS review will be invited by Alameda Police Department for an Initial Interview and may be selected for a full background investigation. All applicants must have a passing Physical Agility Test score (POST WSTB score + timed 1.5 mile run) by the time their background investigation begins.

The background investigation is a thorough investigation of your personal history, including but not limited to work history, education, military, arrest record, etc. The background investigation includes a polygraph examination. After passing all components listed above and receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates must then successfully complete both a medical and psychological examination prior to appointment.

• Candidates passing all components of the examination process will be placed on an Eligible List. A list of names is certified to the department(s) having vacancies based on the type of examination conducted pursuant to the provision of the Citys Civil Service Rules. Final selection will be made from the Eligible List by the Department Head subject to approval by the City Manager. The Department Head may utilize additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. Placement on an Eligible List does not guarantee employment. Tie scores will be broken by giving priority to the candidate with the highest rating on the most heavily weighted portion of the exam or if weighted 100% on any given portion, based on the earliest application date and time. The selection process may be evaluated and revised based on the number of qualified applicants. Federal law requires that prior to employment, you must furnish proof of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States, as required the U.S. Department of Justice.

VETERANS PREFERENCE CREDIT: A job applicant qualifies as a veteran if honorably discharged from active military, reservist, or National Guard duty of at least 18 consecutive months within the past five (5) years of the date of application. In case of discharge attributable to service-connected injuries or illnesses, the 18 months active duty requirement need not be fulfilled. An applicant claiming veterans preference credit must attach to their application, a legible copy of their DD-214 verifying the type of discharge and date(s) of active service. NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

E-VERIFY: The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal governments E-Verify program and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization, which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Alameda encourages minorities, women and the disabled to apply. It is the Citys policy that all aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to sex, marital status or disability (except where dictated by requirements of the position), race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious creed, color, national origin or age. Qualified disabled persons must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. No individual may pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or other individuals in the workplace. Barring undue hardship, reasonable accommodations can be made in the application and examination process for disabled individuals or for religious reasons. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department. Hearing Impaired TDD (510) 522-7538

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Part-time positions at the City of Alameda may be eligible for limited benefits.

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Please indicate whether you meet the following requirements: I am legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. I will be at least 21 years of age within 6 months of my application date (applicants must be age 21 by academy graduation). I possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. I have a valid drivers license.

• I meet ALL of the requirements listed above.
• I do not meet ALL of the requirements listed above.

02

Which position are you applying for? (Please note, DO NOT SUBMIT an application if you are applying as a Police Officer Lateral or Police Academy Graduate applicant. Please check our job board for the appropriate job announcement).

• Police Recruit
• Police Academy Attendee
• Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate (DO NOT APPLY. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNDER THE CORRECT ANNOUNCEMENT).

03

Are you currently enrolled in or attending a California POST Certified Police Academy?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes": please list the name of the academy and your expected graduation date?

05

POLICE RECRUIT APPLICANTS: If you have a POST PELLETB T-score or NTN scores, you are required to attach a copy of your score verification letter to this application. If submitting a PELLETB score, you must have a PELLETB T-score of 45 or higher within the last 12 months to proceed. If submitting NTN scores, you must have minimum NTN scores of 65% Video; 70% Written; 70% Reading. POLICE ACADEMY ATTENDEE APPLICANTS: You must attach a copy of your PELLETB T-score of 45 or higher within the last 12 months or NTN minimum scores of 65% Video; 70% Writing; 70% Reading or verification of an Associates Degree or higher. Please indicate that you understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

06

POLICE RECRUIT APPLICANTS: If you do not have a POST PELLETB T-score or NTN t-scores, you will need to take and pass the POST PELLETB or NTN within two months of your application date. Please use the following link (South Bay Regional Public Safety Training site) to sign up for PELLETB testing. http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/tests. Please use the following link to (National Testing Network) to sign up for NTN testing. https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm Please indicate that you understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

07

Have you taken and passed the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB Physical Agility Exam) within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "Yes", you are required to attach a copy of your score verification letter to this application. Please indicate that you understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "No": you do not need to submit this as part of the application process but as part of the selection process, you will be required to pass a physical agility test, which is timed and includes the following: OBSTACLE COURSE - Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb-height obstacles, and a 34-inch high obstacle that must be vaulted BODY DRAG - Lift and drag a 165-pound lifelike dummy 32-feet CHAIN LINK FENCE - Run 5 yards to a 6-foot chain link fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25 yards SOLID WALL CLIMB - Run 5 yards to a 6 foot solid wall, climb over wall, and continue running another 25 yards 500-YARD RUN - Run 500 yards 1.5 MILE RUN- Run in 14 minutes or less Please indicate that you understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, since the age of 18, excluding minor traffic violations and convictions that have been sealed, expunged or eradicated? Convictions will not automatically disqualify you. The nature, date, and other surrounding circumstances of the offense may be considered.

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered "Yes", please state the nature, dates, and other surrounding circumstances.

12

For the following question, your responses will be evaluated for content, grammar, and syntax. If your response is incomplete or if it contains substantive errors, your application will not be given further consideration. Please indicate that you understand these conditions.

• Yes
• No

13

Describe how you have demonstrated that you are reliable and responsible (at work, in school, in community involvement, etc.).

14

We appreciate the time you have put into this application process. Your application and supplemental question responses will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Incomplete applications (missing dates, substantive spelling or grammatical errors, incomplete work history, etc.) will not be given further consideration. Please indicate that you understand these conditions.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Alameda

Address 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Rm. 290

Alameda, California, 94501

Phone (510) 747-4900

Website https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Administration/Human-Resources