Police Officer - Academy Graduate
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Police Officer Entry Level (Academy Graduate) #24A-2 )
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Description
The City of Redwood City invites
Location
1301 Maple Street Redwood City, 94062
Description
The City of Redwood City invites YOU to apply for:
Police Officer Entry Level (Academy Graduate)
THE POSITION
The City of Redwood City is currently accepting applications for entry level Police Officer candidates who are either currently attending, have recently been accepted to, or have successfully graduated from an accredited California P.O.S.T. Academy, and have less than one year of sworn law enforcement experience. The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for learning and long-term career growth in a city comprised of diverse residential and business communities.
The objective for every Redwood City Police Officer is to protect life and property, proactively reduce crime and the fear of crime through the use of data-driven policing models, with an overarching operational philosophy of community policing and problem oriented strategies; as part of their mission to maintain a safe and connected community. The Redwood City Police Department is looking for professionals who strive to provide “excellent service with integrity and respect.”
Candidates with a demonstrated work history of high motivation and who have consistently strived for self-improvement are encouraged to apply.
VISION FOR THE FUTURE
The Redwood City Police Department strives to be a model law enforcement agency for others to emulate. We seek to develop and utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their professional growth. As a progressive police department, we seek to employ officers with a broad spectrum of experience, education, and experiences that will help us deliver superior police emphasizing community-based policing, community interaction, and collaborative problem solving to the valued members of our community.
We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service.
The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Police Officer Entry Level.
- Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
- A complete application is required, including answers to the supplemental questionnaire and required documents to be included.
- Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university (60 units or more is preferred).
REQUIRED:
Attach a copy of college transcripts to application.
- Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Currently enrolled in or have successfully graduated from an accredited California P.O.S.T. approved basic academy (or California P.O.S.T. approved equivalent).
- Physically capable of passing the California P.O.S.T. medical examination job requirements.
- Meet all regulatory requirements for becoming a Peace Officer with a California P.O.S.T. agency.
Job PDF
FINAL 2024 Police Officer Entry Level Job Announcement #24A-2 with new POA salary as of 1-8-24.pdf
Benefits
Please click on the pdf job announcement for list of benefits.
Special Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications submitted without the below requirements will not be considered.
- Cal Opps application and supplemental questionnaire via https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-city
- Resume
- Transcript(s) demonstrating completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university. Must attach transcript copy to application.
- P.O.S.T. certificate or Proof of POST Academy enrollment. Must attach a certificate copy or copy of academy enrollment to application.
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