Police Officer- Lateral & Academy Graduate Job Fairfield area,California USA,Government

YOU MUST BE A POST ACADEMY GRADUATE, CURRENT, OR QUALIFYING FORMER POLICE OFFICER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

The Fairfield Police Department serves a diverse community and exists to improve the quality of life in Fairfield. The department is committed to working with our community members to solve problems together. Police Officers are expected to perform a wide variety of sworn peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property; to maintain order and preserve peace; to provide assistance to the public;

to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; respond to emergency and non-emergency situations; arrest violators of the law; to conduct investigations and perform other related duties.

To learn more about Fairfield PD, please visit or contact the Police Personnel unit at . This recruitment is open and continuous and may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Spanish speaking candidates encouraged to apply.

This position is represented by the Fairfield Police Officers’ Association (FPOA) and receives an excellent benefits package, including:

Hiring Incentive - $20,000
- $5,000 (at time of hire)
- $5,000 (after probation completion)
- $5,000 (completion of 2nd yr of service)
- $5,000 (completion of 3rd yr of service)
Participation in the CalPERS Retirement System
- Class PERS members retain 3% at 50 formula
Holiday Pay-5.38% premium for scheduled holidays
Educational Incentives
- 2.0% for POST Intermediate Certificate
- 3.5% for POST Advanced Certificate
- 2.5% for Associate's Degree
- 5.0% for Bachelor's Degree
Longevity Incentive up to 7.5% (based upon years of service)
City contribution to 457 deferred compensation plan - $ 150 per month
City contribution to Retirement Health Savings Plan - $ 100 per month
Bilingual Pay for qualifying languages
Uniform Allowance - $1,250/year
Initial uniforms and equipment provided upon hire
Tuition Reimbursement - $6,000/year
Night shift differential available for FTO’s
Personally assigned take home vehicle program for employees who live within 6o minutes of Fairfield
Generous contributions to medical, dental and vision plans
State of the art indoor range and training facility, including indoor range, force option simulator, defensive tactics room, and classrooms.
Gym available to employees for on-duty use

NOTE:

The maximum posted salary includes all incentives (except hiring bonus incentive) plus proficiency pay.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer's job; involves extensive public contact often in high stress and emotionally charged situations. May be exposed to physical and verbal abuse, or combative suspects, where considerable self-control must be exercised. Work may include substantial periods of time exposed to various weather conditions (including extreme heat and rain), irritants and allergens.

Must be able to work nights and weekends, and a 12-hour rotational shift, subject to callouts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk or in patrol vehicle; walk and stand during patrol activities; bend squat and kneel during inspection of crime scene or conducting searches; run, climb stairs and/or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation. Continuously wear a utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds;

and intermittently lift, carry, drag, pull, push, persons or objects weighing at least 160 pounds or less. Work may require considerable physical exertion and exposure to inclement weather, toxic substances, and hazards associated with driving and/or directing traffic. Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes, normal color vision and hearing acuity are…