Police Officer; San Francisco, CA

Location

2075 Coast Highway Pacifica, 94044

CITY OF PACIFICA invites you to apply for the position of POLICE OFFICER - Trainee
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If you are on the path to becoming a police officer and would like to attend the POST academy to graduate and obtain your POST Certification, this is the opportunity to join our team.

Take this opportunity to explore our dynamic, full-service, community police department. The position is intended for you to attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy and receive the academic and physical training resulting in graduation and certification required for appointment to the classification of Police Officer.

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• Attend a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness.
• Receive training to develop an awareness of Police Department functions, as well as the responsibilities of Police Officers and how those responsibilities relate to field operations.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Ability to:

• Successfully complete a POST-Basic Law Enforcement Academy including classroom instruction, physical agility and use of firearms.
• Learn proper police procedures and methods.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies and to judge situations and people accurately.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports.
• Become proficient in self-defense techniques.
• Become proficient in the care and use of firearms.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.

• Experience: None required.
• Education and Training:
  • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (High School Diploma). Completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university (60 units or more is preferred).
  • Must show proof of passing the PELLETB test with a minimum T-Score of 48
  • Successful completion of the WSTB test (physical agility).
• These tests can be taken by visiting

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s License.

• Free of any felony convictions.
• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Para. 1031).
• Age, not less than 21 years at time of appointment.
• Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Meet all regulatory requirements for becoming a Peace Officer with a California P.O.S.T agency.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds; exposure to cold, heat, extreme noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards, and explosive materials.

The ideal Police Officer candidate will work effectively in a department of 35 sworn officers and 5 non-sworn employees and embrace a community focus.

The Department handles over 20,000 calls for service each year. Patrol cars are equipped with video cameras and laptop computers. The department is located on Highway 1 in a state-of-the-art 18,000 sq. ft. facility. The department offers in-house training, county task force assignments and state-of-the-art equipment.

Holidays

13 days per year

Vacation

From 11 to 20 days per year, depending on length of service.

Sick Leave

Accrual is one day per month, with no limit on accrual. If retiring from the City, unused sick leave may be used as service credit towards CalPERS retirement.

Retirement

The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that uses the formula of 3% @ 50 for "Classic Members" or 2.7% @57 for "PEPRA members." Classic members contribute 9% employee contribution plus 4% employer cost share. PEPRA members contribute 13% employee contribution plus 4% employer cost share in addition to 50% of the normal cost.

Insurance

The City provides its employees with medical insurance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through CalPERS medical benefit plans. Some plans require employee contributions. Employee with…