Recruit Police Officer

The department:

The men and women of the santa clara police department take tremendous pride in providing the community with outstanding service through the "santa clara way" of service. In partnership with the citizens, the team provides law enforcement services with professional and dedicated staff. The team will always identify and resolve problems utilizing all available resources and perform services professionally and with a high level of integrity.

To learn more visit our website.

The position:

This position is an entry level, non-sworn position in the police department. Incumbents in the position are assigned to the basic peace officer academy and must satisfactorily pass all of the requirements that lead to the possession of the basic peace officer standards and training certificate before becoming candidates for the sworn position of police officer. Performs related duties as assigned.

* to receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must upload pelletb score or ntn score and wstb. Applicants who do not upload these two (2) documents will not move forward in the hiring process (see below). All certificates should be dated no more than one year ago.
* 1) verification of a valid post-entry-level law enforcement test battery (pelletb) examination from another agency or approved entity with a t-score of 50 or above.

Or

Verification of completion from the national testing network: ntn with the following scores or above: frontline test: 65% video, 70% reading, and 70% writing.

And

2) verification of post physical ability examination (wstb) pass.

Additional information:

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. Do not write "see resume, na, or personnel file."). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a
1) pelletb or ntn score and,
2) wstb (pass). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the "apply now" feature on the job announcement taclaraca.gov. This position is continuous or open until filled: applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.  If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments besides the positions listed below.  If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The annual salary range for this position is  - $.  This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Education and experience

Minimum education and experience requirements:

* completion of sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units of academic level course work at an accredited college or university with no experience required; or

* completion of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units of academic level courses at an accredited college or university and two (2) years full-time, paid, recent police experience with a sheriff's department, state police, highway patrol, or municipal police department.

Acceptable substitution:

None.

License/certifications:

* possession of an appropriate, valid california driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.

* the minimum peace officer selection standards are set forth in government code (gc) sections 1029, 1031, and 1031.4. Every california peace officer must be:

Other requirements:  

Physical and other requirements

* must be at least 20 years of age at time of application filing and 21 years of age at time of job appointment;

* must possess the strength and physical ability necessary to perform the essential functions of the position of police officer; and

* must be willing to be fingerprinted.

Vision requirements:

* vision including color, night, depth, and peripheral vision sufficient to perform all of the essential functions of the position of police officer;

* visual acuity of not less than 20/80 vision in each eye uncorrected, and corrected to…