Police Officer - Academy Grad

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Police Officer - Academy Grad

Please note:

this is not an entry level police officer position. Please see our job opening for Police Officer Trainee if you are not currently enrolled in or recently graduated from the police academy.

The City of Concord is seeking passionate professionals who are committed to serving the Concord community to serve as our next Police Officer.

The members of the Concord Police Department are dedicated to providing the highest quality police services in order to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and reduce crime and the fear of crime. To do this, we pledge to develop a partnership with the community, lead a community commitment to resolve problems, and improve the safety and quality of life in our city.

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The Concord Police Officer is typically the first line of contact with the public on behalf of the City. A large part of the Officer's role is to facilitate the resolution of problems by bringing together appropriate resources and to solve reoccurring problems. Community-Based policing is integrated into the traditional public safety activities of our Officers. Police Officers may be armed and may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes.

Flexible shift schedules include 4-10 and 3-12 options, which may be changed periodically as job assignments may be rotated among patrol, traffic, criminal and juvenile investigation, radio dispatching and administrative services.

• Possesses the ability to observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places
• Can think and act quickly in emergencies
• Can judge situations and people accurately
• Can learn standard operating procedures of police headquarters, radio-telephone, and keyboard-type communications equipment
• Can understand and interpret laws and regulations
• Can prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports
• Can become proficient in self-defense techniques, and in the care and use of firearms
• Can follow oral and written instructions
• Can deal courteously and effectively with the general public
• Embraces and embodies the City’s Mission, Vision and Values.

This position is represented by the Concord Police Officers Association and receives an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to:

• New CalPERS members are eligible for 2.7% @ 57 plus Social Security
• Shift differential ranging from 3% – 8%
• Specialty Assignments:
  Detective (Violence Suppression Unit, Financial Crimes Unit, Special Victims Unit, Major Crimes Unit), Canine, Community Impact Unit, Motorcycle, Traffic Investigator, Special Enforcement Team, Research & Development (Information Technology), Crime Scene Investigator, FTO, SWAT, Front Desk Corporal, Patrol Corporal, and Drone Operator.
• Master Officer Program – 10% at 15 years sworn service with 3 completed specialties.
• Longevity – 5% at 18 years sworn service.
• $250/month bilingual pay for qualifying languages
• Education and POST Certificate Incentives up to 10%
• Continued training and professional development opportunities
• Fully paid tuition reimbursement program with approval
• Generous contributions to health, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program and robust peer support program

• Submit a completed City of Concord application.
• All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and only those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
• Candidates that pass the panel interview will be subject to an extensive background examination (Download PDF reader) including a polygraph test, psychological exam and physical. (Use of illegal drugs/narcotics within the past year will disqualify an applicant. Sales of illegal drugs will disqualify applicants.) See below for more information.
• Once testing is complete the Chief of Police shall review the background and post-conditional offer assessments and make the final determination as to whether a final…