Police Officer Recruit/Lateral
Company: City of Clovis
Location: Clovis
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
$10,000 Bonus Incentive
Positions hired in the
Police Officer Recruit & Police Officer Lateral class
may be eligible for up to a $10,000 bonus incentive.
Police Officer Recruit
$37.45- $45.53 Hourly
$6,491.00 - $7,891.00 Monthly
$77,892.00 - $94,692.00 Annually
Police Officer Lateral
$44.96 - $54.65 Hourly
$7,793.00 - $9,473.00 Monthly
$93,516.00 - $113,676.00 Annually
The City offers premium pay, special assignment
pay, and professional development incentive pay.
Please visit our website for additional information at:
https://cityofclovis.com/general-services/personnel/employee-resources/
* Bargaining Units - Clovis Police Officers Association MOU
* Salary Schedules - Clovis Police Officers Association Salary
Schedule
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, on a regular or assigned shift, to
perform general police work in the prevention of crime and the
enforcement of law and order; work closely with the community to
preserve the peace and promote public safety; perform traffic
enforcement and control; carry out special assignments in
specialized phases of police work; and to perform related work as
required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Police Officer Recruit
This class represents the sworn entry-level police officer with
minimal to no prior police officer experience. Incumbents train and
prepare with a field training officer for the police effort to
maintain law and order. Incumbents generally drive a police vehicle
in carrying out duties, may be assigned to special details as
necessary, and may be called upon to establish order in extreme
conditions and in conditions of emergency.
Police Officer Lateral
This class is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit by the
required Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
Certificate and possession of two (2) years of work experience as a
Peace Officer. Incumbents generally drive a police vehicle in
carrying out duties, may be assigned to special details as
necessary, and may be called upon to establish order in extreme
conditions and in conditions of emergency.
Examples of Duties
On a regular or assigned shift, patrol assigned areas by car, foot,
or motorcycle; respond to calls for the protection of life and
property; conduct initial and follow-up investigations; work
closely with the community and other City departments within legal
and department mission standards to promote community policing,
pursue public safety, preserve the peace, address crime, improve
police-community relations, and participate in community policing
efforts and problem-solving projects; communicate with merchants
regarding potential problems in the area, educate citizens of the
laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes; perform
public outreach and support the principles of community oriented
policing; organize and/or participate in community and sponsored
events, public education programs, and attend and participate in
community-based programs and meetings; develop, enforce, control
and direct traffic when appropriate; conduct traffic stops when
drivers are operating vehicles in violation of the law; warn
drivers against illegal practices, make arrests, testify in court
in connection with the prosecution of offenders, serve warrants and
subpoenas; administer first aid in emergency situations; answer
complaints related to civil disturbances, obnoxious animals, health
code, and local ordinance violations; investigate suspicious
circumstances, perform property security checks, take custody of
lost and found property; perform crowd control, parade, or riot
work; take crime prevention measures and assist in controlling
problems of juvenile delinquency; book arrestees in jail and assist
in their custody, care, and welfare; transport arrestees; receive
telephone calls and dispatch emergency vehicles and personnel
according to department policy and standard procedures; provide
superior protection and service, and furnish information and
directions to the public; attend briefings and read briefing
materials; submit complete written reports of assigned cases;
participate in training courses and programs; operate, two-way
radio, recorders, firearms, and equipment common to law
enforcement; may relieve superior officer in periods of absence or
as assigned; provide ethical leadership and uphold ethical
standards by setting an example and promote the vision and goals of
the organization in a focused and systematic manner; operate City
vehicles; and perform related work as required.
Typical Qualifications
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED
* Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good
driving record;
* Possession of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training
(POST) Regular Basic Course Police Academy Certificate completed
within the last three (3) years, or documentation from a certified
POST California Police Academy of acceptance or enrollment to
graduate with a Regular Basic Course Certificate within twelve (12)
months from the documentation date.
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
* None required.
POLICE OFFICER LATERAL
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED
* Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good
driving record;
* Possession of Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
Certificate.
Out of State Police Officer Lateral Applicants:
* Applications will be accepted on a provisional basis for out of
state lateral applicants that are accepted or enrolled with a
California POST certified Police Academy to complete courses to
obtain a California (POST) Certificate.
POLICE OFFICER LATERAL
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
* Two (2) years experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
POST PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum of 20 years of age at time of application submission and
a minimum of 21 years of age at time of appointment;
* Eligibility to possess a firearm;
* U.S. citizenship or legally eligible to work in the U.S. and
eligible to apply for citizenship.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
* Environment: Job functions are performed in an office, outdoor,
and driving environments in reactive emergency, natural or man-made
disaster, and routine peace keeping environments with travel from
site to site; regularly exposed to outdoor cold and hot
temperatures, and inclement weather conditions; confined spaces;
exposure to life threatening situations; extensive public contact;
moderate to loud noise levels; and hazardous physical substances
and fumes.
* Physical fitness: Sufficient to bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat,
kneel, climb, crawl, sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of
time, and wear a ballistic vest and duty belt weighted with police
equipment.
* Strength: Ability to perform tasks requiring strength and
stamina; heavy work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 100 pounds
maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing
up to 50 pounds.
* Vision: Corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other eye;
constant use of overall vision; frequent reading of documents and
reports; ability to identify suspects and interpret and apply the
law to field situations; observation skills; and maintain firearms
qualification.
* Hearing/Speech: Sufficient verbal communication to project a
voice that can be heard in loud environments; hear and distinguish
various sounds including over the telephone and radio; and
communicate in person and to large groups.
* Dexterity: Grasp, push, pull, and fine manipulation to use a
computer, operate a motor vehicle, and police services
equipment.
* Working conditions: Attend periodic evening meetings or meetings
outside of regularly scheduled shift; travel within and out of City
to attend meetings; subject to mandatory overtime, work rotating
shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays; and periodically required
to train and qualify in the use of firearms, vehicles, and
specialized law enforcement practices and equipment.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis
employment application and supplemental questionnaire, to the City
of Clovis Personnel Office. The position will be open until filled.
Applications must be submitted online at www.cityofclovis.com. For
additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725.
Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not
required to their application form or submit any other documents by
email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may
be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is
attached to the employment application at the time of application
submission. Applicants may attach, hand deliver, or fax the
required documents to (559) 324-2865. Reasonable accommodation,
when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities,
must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the
time of application submission. Applicants will receive
notification regarding the status of their application by email or
phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position at the
time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed
based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those
applicants, who submit a complete application and supplemental
questionnaire, meet the position requirements, and a pass/fail
application review may be invited to participate in an oral
examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates receiving a
passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of
up to one (1) year. Examinations and department interviews for the
position will be administered in the City of Clovis. Applications
will not be accepted from candidates for four (4) months after
unsuccessful testing for a Police Officer position and one (1) year
for candidates established on a Police Officer eligibility list for
the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's
expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and
pass a Personal History Questionnaire, an extensive background
investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological
examination, a medical examination, a physical fitness test, and a
drug/alcohol screen. Possession of a valid California Driver's
License and a good driving record will be required prior to hire.
Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be
required at the time of hire.
The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of
proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; basic
math; record keeping methods; general principles of police science;
Clovis Police Department's mission and philosophy; community-based
policing and problem-solving techniques; modern law enforcement
methods, practices, and procedures, including patrol, crime
prevention, traffic control, investigations, identification
techniques, police records, and specialty areas of assignment;
pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations
including laws governing the apprehension, arrest, and custody of
persons committing felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses;
rules of evidence pertaining to search, seizure, and the
preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal
cases; techniques and applications of self defense and proper use
of force; laws applicable to the apprehension, retention, and
treatment of juveniles; geography and street layout of the City and
surrounding area, including street locations; operational
characteristics and care of department authorized equipment,
vehicles, tools, and firearms; methods and techniques used in
interviewing witnesses, victims, or suspects, including effective
methods of obtaining information from reluctant witnesses;
principles and techniques used in public relations; principles and
practices of data collection and analysis; methods and techniques
of standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system;
office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and
applicable software applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, and databases; court procedures; and appropriate
safety precautions and procedures. The examination may also contain
questions regarding the ability to perform a wide variety of
professional law enforcement work; read, understand, interpret,
apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal,
state, and local policies, laws, ordinances, regulations, codes,
and directives regarding arrest, rules of evidence, and the
apprehension, retention and treatment of those arrested;
communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
prepare clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports and routine
correspondence; maintain up to date logs, records, and files;
inspire public confidence through personal integrity, appearance,
and actions; understand and carry out oral and written
instructions; perform public outreach and support and further the
principles of community oriented policing; communicate and interact
in a courteous manner with a variety of people of various ages and
socio-cultural backgrounds; think clearly, act quickly, and calmly
in emergency situations; exercise and apply tact, self-control,
judgement, and strategy; interpret and explain City law enforcement
policies and procedures; conduct a variety of criminal and special
investigations; gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, utilize facts
and evidence, and organize data and information; carefully observe
incidents and situations, remember facts, names, faces, numbers,
places, and details of incidents and situations accurately;
interview and secure information from victims, complainants,
witnesses, and suspects; make independent judgements and adopt
quick, effective, and responsible courses of action during
emergencies; demonstrate technical and tactical proficiency in the
use and care of firearms and other police equipment; meet standards
of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility established by
the City of Clovis Police Department; operate computerized law
enforcement information systems; administer first aid techniques;
effectively, tactfully, and courteously represent the department
with the public and other law enforcement agencies; work
independently in the absence of supervision; operate office
equipment including computers and supporting word processing,
spreadsheet, and database applications; establish and maintain
effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work; and operate a vehicle safely, observing legal and
defensive driving practices under normal, emergency, and hazardous
conditions.
This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its
terms and conditions can change without notice.
THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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