Police Officer - Academy Graduate

POLICE OFFICER - Academy Graduate

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 Police Officer performs a variety of law enforcement activities during an assigned shift. Major duties may include crime response, patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, crime prevention and public safety, case presentation and testimony in court.

Officers may work weekends, overtime, holidays, and variable shifts. All officers are afforded excellent training and career development opportunities.

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

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.

• Step 5 Pay Rate: $68.43/hour
• Holiday In-Lieu Pay Rate: $4.74/hour
• Total Top Step Pay: $73.17/hour or $
• Annual Salary with Incentives up to $

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

• Uniform allowance: $2,000/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
  • Bachelor's Degree: 5% of Base Pay
  • Master's Degree: 6% of Base Pay
• 1.5% Retention Pay after 5 years or 3% after 10 years of service, additional 4% after 15 years, and an additional 5% after 20 years
• 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Benefits

• Possess a valid graduation certificate from a California POST accredited Police Academy issued within three (3) years prior to appointment
• 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 prior to appointment.

Complete and submit the application and supplemental questionnaire. Attach your graduation certificate from a California POST accredited Police Academy. We will review your application and questionnaire responses and if you receive a passing evaluation, these are the next steps:

• We will send you a Personal History Statement (PHS) to complete and return to our Alameda Police Department, Personnel & Training Unit.
• After review of your PHS is complete, you may be invited in for an initial interview.
• If you pass the interview, you will enter the background process (which includes a polygraph).
• You will need to successfully complete the background, the POST Work Sample Test Battery (physical ability test).
• After a conditional offer of employment is made, you will need to successfully complete a medical and psychological evaluation.

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• Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations, and deter crime by providing high visibility.
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