Police Officer - Lateral

HIRING BONUS

$40,000
($4,000 upon hire; $6,000 upon successful completion of field officer training; $6,000 upon successful completion of second year of employment; $8,000 at the completion of third year of employment; $8,000 at the completion of fourth year of employment; and $8,000 at the completion of fifth year of employment with the City of Scotts Valley.) This specific portion of the policy is limited to the fiscal year funding availability, as determined by the City Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (these requirements are in addition to the Entry Level Police Officer position.) (The PELLETB and WSTB tests are not required for a Lateral applicant.)

License / Certificates:

• Possession of a current Basic POST Certificate.
• Current employment with a law enforcement agency.

LATERAL SALARY: $8,440 - $11,311 per month. You would not start at a step lower than your present pay step, except that Top Step is the highest step anyone can attain.
Salary also includes an automatic 8 hrs. straight time each month due to 3/12 shift and 9.5 hrs. straight time for monthly holiday pay.

BENEFITS

• RETIREMENT: The City of Scotts Valley participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). State laws have established the following retirement requirements:
  Candidates currently enrolled in the PERS system (Classic): 3.0% @ 50, with a 9% employee contribution and 3-year average. Candidates new to the PERS system, or who have had more than a six-month break from PERS (PEPRA): 2.7% @ 57, with a 13.75% employee contribution (subject to change in July) and 3-year average.
• HEALTH INSURANCE: Dental / Vision premiums paid by the City of Scotts Valley. Medical premiums paid by the City as follows:
  Employee Only $1286.26, Employee + 1 $ 2601.73, Employee + 2 $ 3370.60.
• LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 double indemnity policy; paid by the City of Scotts Valley.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Premiums paid by the City of Scotts Valley.
• UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: Fully provided by the City of Scotts Valley, including cleaning.
• VACATION: Full-time employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation per year up to 5 years of service; 120 hours from 5 to 10 years of service; 160 hours for 10 years of service; and 168 hours for 15 or more years of service.
• HOLIDAYS: Full-time employees are required to work holidays; however, officers receive 6% of base salary in lieu of holidays off. In addition, employees who work a twelve (12) hour shift on a City-recognized holiday (other than a floating holiday) will receive double time for the first four hours of work on the holiday, in addition to regular pay for the rest of the day worked.
• LONGEVITY PAY: 2.5% @ 5 years. An additional 2.5% at the completion of 10 years. An additional 1% at 15 years.
• SICK LEAVE: Unlimited sick leave accumulation at ninety-six hours per year. The City has a sick leave buy-back incentive program.
• PRE-TAX DEDUCTIONS: The Flexible Spending Account allows employees to make pre-tax deductions for allowable medical expenses not covered by the medical plan. The Dependent Care Assistance Program allows employees to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION:Effective January 1, 2025, the City will match up to $50.00 during the 1st and 2nd pay period of each month (up to a maximum of $100.00 per month) of an employee’s contribution.
• BILINGUAL PAY: The City shall provide a monthly allowance of $200 for bilingual speaking skills, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police.
• EDUCATION INCENTIVE: Upon completion of FTO, sworn personnel are eligible for the following monthly education incentive compensation: AA/AS: $150; BA/BS: $250; MA: $300.
• OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: Access to credit union, tuition reimbursement for job-related courses approved by the Chief of Police, employee…