Police Officer - Lateral
ABOUT THE POSITION
Wage Range: $4,258 - $ 5,992/mo or $24.57 - $34.57/hr, D.O.Q., plus fully-paid PERS retirement 3% @ 50 w/9% EPMC, health and welfare benefits with a 10% employee premium share, education/POST incentive, shift differential, uniform allowance, bi-lingual pay, starting salary linked to years of experience, and 4-10 schedule.
The City is establishing an eligibility list to fill anticipated vacancies. The Redding Police Department has a reputation as a progressive agency offering excellent training and career development programs and providing our officers with excellent, modern equipment. We have implemented an effective Community Oriented Policing Program in our community. Assignment opportunities include: Patrol, Special Weapons and Tactics, Field Evidence Technicians, Field Training Officers, Investigations Unit, Motor Unit, Canine, School Resource Officer, Bicycle Patrol and the Neighborhood Police Unit.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Perform all classes of law enforcement work including, but not limited to, patrol assigned beat enforcing laws and maintaining order. Examples include: traffic law enforcement, regulation enforcement, crime prevention and crime investigation from complaint to final solution of cases.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Practices and procedures of police science and administration; criminal law, City ordinances and regulations; investigation and crime prevention methods; rules of evidence and laws governing the apprehension, arrest, custody and prosecution of law violators; and effective public relations.
Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees; read, understand, and carry out departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and regulations; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action; write clear and accurate reports; understand and follow oral directions; learn the use and care of automobiles, motorcycles, and small fire arms; make detailed observations, recall names, personal descriptions, and details of incidents; meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
Education & Experience: To qualify candidates must currently be working with another law enforcement agency or meet California P.O.S.T. standards for a Police Officer and have not been separated from employment as a Police Officer for more than three years, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, must have completed 30 semester college units, 60 semester units desirable, must possess a current Basic P.O.S.T. certificate, have completed probation, and have at least one year of "street" experience with a municipality, Sheriff’s Office, or equivalent. Applicants with custodial (jail) experience only are tested as entry level. Candidates must provide proof of P.O.S.T. certification upon application deadline.
Special Requirements: Current Basic POST certificate; possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
A medical examination must be completed satisfactorily after an offer of employment and before the start date to ensure essential elements of the position can be performed; candidates must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, personal background investigation, polygraph examination, and a substance use test.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Interested individuals must submit a City of Redding employment application form to the Personnel Department. Applications received after the closing date may not be accepted. Postmarks may not be accepted. To obtain these materials, call (530) 225-4069, or you may download the application from the City website, or pick up at the Personnel Department, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding CA. Incomplete applications may not be processed. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee selection into the examination process. Applications will be reviewed by subject matter experts who will determine those best qualified to be tested.
Veterans Credit: Veterans who have received an honorable discharge from the military service and receive a passing score on the examination will have 2 points added to their final examination score. To obtain this credit, veterans MUST provide a copy of the DD214, indicating honorable discharge, WITH EACH EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.
Test Requirements: The examination process may include an oral board panel, a written examination, or any combination thereof. Candidates must pass all elements of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. If study materials are desired, contact the Personnel Department.
NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. MEETING THE ANNOUNCED REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE SELECTION INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS WHO WILL DETERMINE THOSE BEST QUALIFIED TO BE TESTED.
Refer to the Personnel Department General Employment Information page for additional employment and benefit information.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Applications and resumes must be received by the Personnel Department by the closing date. Postmarks may not accepted. Applications received after the closing date may be rejected.