Police Officer; Academy Complete

Position: POLICE OFFICER (ACADEMY COMPLETE) (20679468)

POLICE OFFICER (ACADEMY COMPLETE) )

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Base Pay Range

$43.24/hr - $56.01/hr

Job Details

• Job Type: Full‑Time
• Salary: $43.24–$56.01 hourly
• Additional Questionnaires:
  Pre‑qualification
• Location:
  
  3901 Alamo Street, Simi Valley, 93063

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and ordinances to maintain public safety.
• Respond to emergency calls and conduct investigations.
• Prepare reports and testify in court as required.
• Engage with the community to build trust and promote safety.
• Carry out special assignments and participate in department initiatives.

Specialized Assignments

• Patrol & Traffic Enforcement
• Narcotics & Detectives
• Off‑Road & Surface Street Motorcycle Patrol
• Bike Patrol
• Special Weapons Team (SWAT)
• Crisis Negotiation Team
• Canine Unit
• Background Investigations
• School Liaison
• Gang Suppression
• Special Enforcement Section
• Intelligence Operation

Position Details

• Salary range: $43.24 – $56.01 with Excellent Benefits.
• 5% Cost of Living Adjustment to $45.41 – $58.81 effective 6/15/26.
• Educational
  
  Incentives:
  
  Bachelor’s degree: 5% salary increase;
  Associate degree: 2.5% salary increase (requires step 4 of salary range).
• POST Certification
  
  Incentives:
  
  Intermediate POST: 3% increase, Advanced POST: 6% increase.
• Work Schedule:
  
  4/10 (four 10‑hour shifts per week).
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training

• High school diploma or GED.
• College coursework in police science, criminal justice, or related field is desirable.
• Possession of a two‑year, four‑year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Completion of a P.O.S.T.–certified training academy.

Special Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age as of the date of hire.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be of good moral character with no felony convictions.

Out-of-State Candidates

• California POST will conduct evaluation of all out‑of‑state training.
• POST is sole authority on applicable training and determines whether the candidate must attend an abbreviated academy or a regular police academy.
• If an academy is required, the candidate will be hired as a Police Officer Trainee. Upon completion of the academy, promotion will be made to Police Officer.

Job Description

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial well‑being, and professional growth.

Health & Wellness

• Medical Coverage: 100% City‑paid premiums for most plans, including family coverage.
• Dental & Vision:
  Fully covered dental (Delta Dental) and low‑cost vision (VSP) plans.
• Prescription Drug Plan:
  Access to major retail and mail‑order options.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Retirement & Financial Planning

• CalPERS Pension plans.
• Deferred compensation: 401(k) and 457 plans with Roth options, City contributes $20 per paycheck to 401(k).
• Retirement Health Savings: $300/month City contribution for retiree medical reimbursement.

Paid Leave & Holidays

• Annual Leave: 4.8 weeks per year to start (vacation + sick combined).
• Increases at 5 and 10 years of service.
• Cash‑out option after one year.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday annually.

Professional Development

• Educational Incentives, POST Certification Incentives.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Up to $600/year.

Special Assignments & Allowances

• Monthly compensation for Canine Unit: $589.
• Monthly compensation for Detectives & Motors: $100.
• Monthly compensation for Bilingual/Spanish: $100.
• Uniform Allowance: $1,600/year + full initial uniform and safety equipment provided.

Insurance Coverage

• Life Insurance: $100,000 employee coverage, $5,000 dependent coverage.
• Disability Plans:
  Short‑term and long‑term disability fully covered.
• Optional AFLAC Plans.

Special Instructions

This recruitment is continuous with application review occurring on a regular basis. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in…