Police Officer Pre-Service Job Redondo Beach area,California USA,Government

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The City of Redondo Beach Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals who are ready to serve our seaside community. Police Officers are vital members of the Redondo Beach team, contributing to the success of the Community and the Department.

Police Officer Pre-Service candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements in order to apply:

Current enrollment in a POST-Certified Basic Academy course

Attach proof of current enrollment to your electronic application, such as a letter from the academy

Successful completion of a POST-Certified Basic Academy course within the last 12 months of the application date

Attach proof of completion to your electronic application

Successful completion of a POST-Certified Basic Academy course without successful completion of a field training program at another agency within the last 18 months.

Please note additional considerations listed in the minimum qualifications.

For a detailed job description, please . This is a continuous recruitment and may close without notice. Prompt application is highly encouraged.

Under the direction of the Police Chief, the position performs law enforcement in compliance with California Penal Code 830.1 and meets and maintains all standards required by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training including but not limited to:

Patrolling assigned areas of the City in a vehicle and responding to routine calls

Investigating suspicious persons and circumstances

Reacting quickly, efficiently, and calmly in emergency situations

Responding to major incidents reported to the Police Department using the Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management Systems (ICS/SEMS) protocol

Performing first aid, CPR and operating AED devices

Enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations, conducting field sobriety tests, investigating collisions

Appearing in court to present evidence and testimony

Acting with honesty, integrity, honor, courage, self-confidence, maturity, tolerance, and stamina

Performing other related duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment

Possess a valid Class C California Department of Motor Vehicles driver's license

Pre-Service candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements:

Current enrollment in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Academy;
Or, possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate, issued within the prior twelve (12) months of the date of application
Or, possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate without successful completion of a field training program at another agency within the last eighteen (18) months
Or, applicants that have served at least one day in a field training program at another agency with a separation date within the last three (3) years of the date of application.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 18 months

CLASSIFICATION: This position qualifies for coverage under FLSA standards and is a member of the classified service.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Attachment of your P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate or proof of current enrollment in a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy

Ten (10) years of past work history (any employment)

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include but is not limited to: application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process, such as: reference check, background investigation, fingerprint criminal history check, post-offer drug test, post-offer psychological and post-offer medical examination, the cost of which will be borne by the City.

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Incomplete applications, including references to "see resume", are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five (5) points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments.

Note:

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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