Police Officer Recruit

Industry: Police Department

Company: City of Redondo Beach, CA

Salary : $95,196.00 Annually

Location : Redondo Beach Police Department, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Police Department

Opening Date: 07/01/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: RBPOA – Redondo Beach Police Officers Association

DEFINITION

We Are the Community – Leading the Way in Law Enforcement

Are you ready to start your career in law enforcement? We are looking for dedicated individuals to serve our seaside community.
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LATE FALL 2024/EARLY WINTER 2025 TEST DATES AND INFORMATION:
Note that all test dates are tentative until confirmed. All tests will require an appointment to attend. Candidates will receive an e-mail invitation once test dates are confirmed.

1. PELLET-B Written Exam: December 10, 2024. Time(s) TBD.
   • If you took the PELLET-B and received an overall t-score of 45.00 or higher anytime between December 1, 2023, and the exam date, you may submit proof of your t-score and you will not be required to take the exam on December 9, 2024. Details on how to submit your score will be provided once the e-mail invitations are generated.
2. Physical Agility Test (PAT): Week of January 13, 2025. Date/Time TBD.
   • All candidates, including those who passed the PAT in the past, must take this test to remain in consideration for this position.
3. In-Person Oral Panel Interviews: January 24, 2025, during City Hall business hours.
   • All candidates who pass the PAT will be asked to register for the interview upon notification of the passing score for the PAT. Please be prepared to select your interview time.
4. Note: Candidates must be invited and must register to attend these exams.
   • Only those candidates who pass the PELLET-B with a t-score of 45.00 or higher will be invited to the PAT.
   • Only those candidates who pass the PAT will be scheduled to attend an oral panel interview.
5. There are no alternate dates available at this time.
   • You may withdraw and reapply 90 days from the date of your original application, or you may request that your application remain on file to be invited when/if future test dates are scheduled. The next test dates will likely occur in late summer 2025. Candidates who keep their application on file will be unable to update their application content.

TEST PROCESS INFORMATION:

Tests take place on a rolling basis and are usually scheduled up to twice per year.All recruitment notifications are sent via e-mail ONLY. Notices will only be sent once a date is scheduled. Application status updates will not be provided outside of test invitation notices. It is not necessary to submit multiple applications. It may be necessary to check your junk/spam mail folders to ensure you do not miss e-mailed notices. All applicants will be notified via e-mail when testing is scheduled.

Position Definition: Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the Police Officer Recruit is a non-sworn civilian employee and attends a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy to learn and perform the responsibilities of an entry-level California Police Officer. Upon graduation from the academy and award of the Academy Basic Certificate, the Police Officer Recruit becomes a probationary Police Officer and performs work under general instructions, but with established policies and procedures. The Police Officer Recruit performs related duties as required to achieve successful results in support of the City’s mission, goals, policies and objectives.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

This position is accountable to perform the duties, responsibilities and expectations of a Police Recruit assigned to a California P.O.S.T. certified police academy including but not limited to:

• Attends, participates and successfully completes a P.O.S.T. certified police training academy and passes all required classes, scenarios, physical training and other assigned duties and tasks
• Performs rigorous physical training.
• Learns the use and care of firearms, chemical agents, and other weapons.
• Learns to drive a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions safely.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Learns to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations.
• Speaks clearly and learns standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Learns to write clear, comprehensive and accurate reports, legibly and with correct grammar and spelling.
• Learns to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of employment; learns principles and practices of effective interpersonal communication and good customer service.
• Learns to understand, interpret and apply criminal and civil laws, court decisions, regulations, policies and procedures with particular reference to the laws of arrest, use of force, custody, search and seizure, juvenile laws and procedures, property crimes, crimes against persons, crimes against children, sex crimes, domestic violence, missing persons, weapons violations, alcohol, and controlled substances.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and implement police methods and procedures including patrol techniques, vehicle stops, response to crimes in progress, apprehension of suspects, defensive tactics, traffic enforcement, control and collision investigation, crowd control, and gang and terrorism awareness.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and implement crime scene management, forensics, collection, preservation and presentation of evidence; identification techniques; interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn first aid, CPR, hazardous materials awareness, emergency management, and the Incident Command System.
• Responds to major incidents reported to the Police Department; comprehends and uses the Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management System (ICS/SEMS) protocol; assumes the role as Incident Commander until relieved by a higher authority or other role as needed for the situation; ensures the safety of responders and others, the achievement of tactical objectives and the efficient use of resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn the community policing philosophy, crime prevention, victimology/crisis Intervention, cultural diversity/discrimination, and people with disabilities.
• Maintains a moral, ethical, and legal standard commensurate with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics; inspires public confidence through personal integrity, leadership, professional appearance and actions.
• Learns to use modern law enforcement equipment, communications devices, computers and information systems.
• Demonstrates computer literacy with the knowledge and ability to use word processing and specialized law enforcement software programs; the ability to communicate using email programs and to understand and adhere to City policies for information technology.
• Work irregular hours including days, evenings, nights and overtime including weekends and holidays; must be available for call-back and automatic return to work with a reasonable response time during off-duty hours for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents and as otherwise required.
• Delivers outstanding internal and external customer service, communicates effectively orally and in writing with the public and fellow employees; solves problems and supports the City’s mission, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Exercises initiative, courtesy and independent judgment; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the Department and City staff, other agencies and the public; communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Provides sound decision making skills and critical thinking to provide professional recommendations, decisions and completed staff work.
• Works cooperatively with personnel, co-workers and the management team; exercises tact, self-restraint and good judgment; takes initiative to achieve positive, timely results for the organization with diplomatic skills and ethical conduct.
• Conducts duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, and professional attitude and demeanor.
• Supports the City’s mission, goals, policies and objectives; delivers outstanding internal and external customer service; solve problems and communicate effectively with the public and fellow employees.
• Supports the City’s corporate values of: openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Upon successful completion of academy instruction and graduation, the employee receives further training, as a sworn Police Officer in the Field Training Officer Program and is responsible for performing related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants must:

• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Be 20 ½ years of age upon acceptance to a California P.O.S.T. certified academy
• Be a United States citizen or a resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to the date of application
• Possess a valid Class C California Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s license
• Not have any felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions
• Be able to possess a firearm in the State of California legally
• Pass a pre-employment physical agility test
• Meet the written, physical, psychological background standards set by California P.O.S.T.
• Complete and successfully pass all aspects of the Department-designated California P.O.S.T. basic academy within the first twelve months

Desired qualifications/skills:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, American Sign Language, and Vietnamese are also highly desirable.

All applicants should possess knowledge of:

• Modern law enforcement principles, practices, techniques and equipment
• Federal, state and local laws and court decisions
• Policies, procedures and regulations of the Police Department and the City
• Proper English grammar, spelling and vocabulary
• Use and care of firearms, chemical agents and other weapons
• City geography including streets, parks, schools and critical facilities
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Due to the sensitive nature, high security environment, and value of property and evidence, candidates shall pass the designated City examinations prior to being given a conditional offer of employment.

If given a conditional offer of employment, candidates shall also pass medical and psychological examinations prior to appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 18 months

POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES:

It is the policy of the Redondo Beach Police Department that tattoos, body scarification, body branding and other forms of body art and body piercing on employees shall not be visible while on duty or when representing the department in an off duty capacity.

Employees hired after July 1, 2012, as a condition of continued employment, shall refrain from smoking tobacco or any other non-tobacco substance at any time on duty. Violations of this condition of employment shall be deemed good cause for dismissal.

CLASSIFICATION:

The position is covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is a member of the classified service.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include but is not limited to: application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate’s legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process, such as: reference check, background investigation, fingerprint criminal history check, post-offer drug test, post-offer psychological and post-offer medical examination, the cost of which will be borne by the City.

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Incomplete applications, including references to “see resume”, are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five (5) points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Proof of Veteran status must be provided prior to the conclusion of the testing process. If possible, a DD214 should be attached at the time of application submission.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Police Recruits are not represented by any bargaining unit and are non-sworn personnel. Upon graduation from the Police Academy, Police Recruits receive sworn police personnel status as a Police Officer, and will be represented by the Police Officers Association. To view the current MOU, please click

The initial pay for Police Recruit is the entry-level step for Police Officer. No special pays apply. Upon hire, the employee will be enrolled as a Miscellaneous CalPERS member and will pay in to Social Security and Medicare (7.45%). Upon obtaining sworn officer status, the employee will become a Local Safety CalPERS member and will cease Social Security contributions.

Note: City employees do not pay in to California State Disability (SDI). The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

01

Are you currently in possession of a valid Class C California Driver License?

• Yes
• No
• I possess a valid out-of-state Driver License issued in the United States.

02

Please indicate your highest level of education.

• Some High School
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent
• Some College or Community College
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctorate Degree

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No
• I am a resident alien who is eligible for citizenship and have applied for citizenship at least one year prior to the date of my application.

04

Are you able to legally possess a firearm within the state of California? Note: You do not need to currently possess a license; however, you do need to be eligible to legally possess a firearm.

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate that you understand and meet the requirement that you must be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of acceptance into the Police Academy.

• Yes, I will meet this qualification.
• No, I will not meet this qualification.

06

Please indicate that you understand that successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certified Basic Academy is required within 12 months of appointment.

• Yes
• No

07

Were you referred to this position by a current Redondo Beach Police Department/City of Redondo Beach employee?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered yes, please indicate the full name of the existing Redondo Beach Police Department/City of Redondo Beach employee who referred you to this position along with their job title. If no, please indicate N/A.

Required Question