Police Officer - Continuous: City of South Pasadena

City of South Pasadena

POLICE DEPARTMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

POLICE OFFICER

(LATERAL, PRE-SERVICE, OR ACADEMY ATTENDEE)

$4,328 - $5,260/month

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The South Pasadena Police Department is entering a period of growth representing a change from the traditional mode of law enforcement to a community-oriented approach for the delivery of police services. We serve based on a partnership with the community, an understanding of neighborhood problems, and the community’s expectations of police service. Officers will be primarily assigned to their own district and will be individually responsible for problem resolution within their assigned area, as well as for response to calls for service citywide. The city’s size (3.4 square miles) and population (25,000 residents) allow for individual interaction with the residents and businesses we serve. Police Officers who are assigned to patrol shifts work a 3-12 schedule.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Monthly salary from $4,328 to $5,260, depending on prior police employment. Police Officers also enjoy the following additional benefits: City pays 7% of employee’s PERS 2% at 50 retirement plan; uniform allowance; health, dental, and vision plans; paid holidays and liberal vacation benefits; shift differential pay, language bonus pay, and premium pay for special assignments.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment. Applicant must be of good moral character with no felony convictions. Applicant must possess a U.S. high school diploma or GED equivalent and a current “Class C” California driver’s license (and appropriate liability insurance) at time of application. Vision: at least 20/100 in each eye, corrected to 20/20 with glasses, free from color blindness. Testing process: Applicants must pass a written examination and a physical fitness test to be considered for further processing. Additional testing will include one or more oral interviews, an extensive background investigation, and may include a polygraph examination. Successful applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are subject to a psychological evaluation and medical examination prior to appointment. U.S. Citizenship is required; however, permanent resident aliens who wish to become Police Officers must have applied for citizenship at least one year before applying for this position and must obtain citizenship within three years. (See “Police Officer Functions” for other skills required of this position).

EXPERIENCE: Applicants for this position must be lateral (within the last 3 years, a California full-time peace officer or Level 1 reserve peace officer), pre-service (academy graduate within the last 3 years), or current academy attendee.

POLICE OFFICER FUNCTIONS: Ability to read and understand English language documents; legibly handwrite accurate and grammatically correct reports; communicate effectively (orally, in writing, and using police radio); safely use an MDT to input activity to dispatch center; drive a vehicle safely under various conditions (including emergencies); lift, carry, drag, pull, and push objects of varying weight and size; stand, walk, and run for extended times over various distances and conditions, such as pursuing a running suspect through yards and over fences and walls; observe and recognize people, activities, vehicles, street signs, and environmental conditions from a reasonable distance during day and night; objectively use only that force necessary to control situations and persons, including combative or fleeing suspects; use a variety of firearms and weapons safely and proficiently; administer first aid and CPR; exercise good judgment in routine and unusual situations; comprehend factual information including policies/procedures/rules, and utilize judgment and discretion in application to changing conditions; maintain composure during emergency situations; confront problems and enforce laws; refuse to participate in or tolerate unethical behavior; establish credibility in court based on character, reputation, honesty, and impartial application of the law; impart an attitude of enthusiasm and community service in all public contacts; accept guidance, direction and constructive criticism from supervisors; maintain positive working relationships with other members of the Department, City employees and the public; work a variety of shifts and extended hours when required; and perform other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. A fully completed City Employment Application is required. Job flyers and applications are available on the City’s website at www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us, at the South Pasadena Police Department, or by calling the Police Department at (626) 403-7205.

1422 Mission Street, South Pasadena , California 91030 * Phone (626) 403-7270 * Fax (626) 403-7271 City website: www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us