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Police Recruit
Salary
$66,624.06 Annually
Location
West Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Recruit
Job Number
2023-00031
Department
POLICE
Division
POLICE / PATROL
Opening Date
07/01/2023
Closing Date
8/31/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant’s responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).
The City of West Sacramento is seeking energetic, qualified individuals for the position of Police Recruit! Candidates who are bilingual, have a military background, or experience working with diverse populations, and/or involvement in community initiatives are encouraged to apply!
The eligibility list is valid for one (1) year, unless extended, exhausted, abolished, or in any other way modified in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules.
APPLICATION PROCESS: An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. Clearly indicate the position applied for on your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. Incomplete information on the application may be cause for disqualification. Applicant may be required to submit additional proof of qualifications if sufficient information is not provided.
You Must Submit The Following Two (2) Items
Examination Process
Written Examination: The written examination will consist of a POST Entry Law Enforcement Test Battery. The POST Entry Law Enforcement Test Battery may be waived if proof of a passing “T” score of 45.0, taken within twelve months of the final filing date, and is submitted at time of application. “T” scores must be submitted with the application package and will not be accepted at the testing site.
Physical Abilities Examination: The physical ability examination will be held in conjunction with the written examination, TBD. The physical ability examination may be waived if proof of passing the POST work sample test battery examination administered by another agency with a score of 384 or higher, taken within twelve months of the final filing date, and is submitted at time of application. Please refer to the information enclosed in this announcement for further details on the aspects and physical requirements of the physical abilities test.
Oral Panel Interview: The top candidates that successfully pass both the written and physical ability examinations may be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. The results of the oral panel interview will determine the candidate’s placement on the eligibility list.
DEFINITION: The Police Recruit is a recruiting and training level classification used for candidates qualified to learn the duties of a Police Officer in the West Sacramento Police Department. The Police Recruit at step “A” participates in basic law enforcement training, gains an understanding of police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and acquires physical and emotional skills needed to successfully complete the police academy, and may perform non-sworn, non-hazardous duties in support of a variety of police operations. The Police Recruit at step “B” attends a designated California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Police Academy to receive basic training in law enforcement, police procedures, first aid and physical fitness. The Police Recruit is an at-will position that is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager. Police Recruits who fail to successfully complete the Basic P.O.S.T. Police Academy will be terminated.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: The Police Recruit receives general direction from higher level Police Department personnel, both sworn and civilian, and P.O.S.T. Academy staff. No direct supervision of staff is exercised.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Police Recruits at step “A” undergo a formal, comprehensive training program to prepare for performing non-sworn, non-hazardous duties in support of police operations in preparation for the police academy. This level is used to recruit and train individuals prior to attendance of a police academy.
Upon attendance of the Academy, the Police Recruit will move to step “B”. Upon satisfactory completion of the training and graduation from the Academy, the Police Recruit at step “B” is eligible for probationary appointment to the journey-level classification of Police Officer, and is assigned full police authority to carry out the enforcement of laws and ordinances in the City of West Sacramento.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
For full class specification: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1259961?keywords=recruit&pagetype=classSpecifications?
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: None required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid California driver license at the time of appointment.
AGE: Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment to a probationary Police Officer position.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Failure to accept or meet any of these special conditions would be grounds for termination. Once the candidate successfully completes the Police Academy, they will be sworn in as a probationary Police Officer with full police authority.
Respiratory Protective Equipment: Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.
Felony Convictions: Free of felony convictions under California Government Code, Section 1029.
Citizenship: Must have the ability to legally work in the United States.
Background and Medical/Physical Examinations: Prior to appointment, candidates will undergo a police background investigation which includes a polygraph, fingerprinting, and drug usage history. Candidates will also be required to successfully pass a medical pre-placement examination, psychological examination and pre-employment drug screening.
Employment Agreement: The successful candidate must agree, prior to employment, not to resign and accept employment with another law enforcement agency for a period of twenty-four (24) months starting from the date of appointment to Police Recruit. Should resignation occur within the twenty-four (24) month period, the employee agrees to reimburse the City for cost directly related to training as listed in the department’s schedule of reimbursement.
Driver’s License: Loss of the license during Police Recruit status is cause of termination. California Department of Motor Vehicle records will be checked. Those with an invalid driver’s license or driving record with four (4) or more negligible operator points will not be considered for appointment.
Supplemental information
The Physical Ability Examination Will Consist Of The Following
Agility Run. A 99 yard obstacle course which simulates a short-distance foot pursuit such as might occur in the parking lot of an office complex.
Fence Climb. A test of your ability to climb over a fence will be administered. Your ability to climb over a six foot (6′) solid fence will be assessed.
Body Drag. This test simulates dragging someone who is physically incapacitated. Your ability to drag a 165 lb. dummy 32 feet will be assessed.
500-Yard Test Run. This test simulates a long distance foot pursuit and requires that you run 500 yards, which consists of a run of one (1) lap, plus sixty (60) yards around a standard track.
For exercises 1-3, you will be given two opportunities. The best time will be used for scoring purposes. You will be given one opportunity to complete the 500-yard run. The time for each event will be converted to a point score. The points for each event will be added for a total score.
An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: The employer contribution toward a cafeteria plan amounts for employees to apply toward health benefits (medical, dental and vision) shall be as follows:
PERS Retirement: Depending upon employment status with CalPERS, CalPERS 2% @ 62 or 2% @ 60 plan, Miscellaneous Group. Coverage will be converted to PERS 2.7% @ 57 or 3% @ 55 plan, Local Safety Group upon appointment to probationary Police Officer.
Uniform Costs: The City will purchase any Police Academy required uniforms.
Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual: No vacation or sick leave accrual during Recruit status.
Holidays: If the Police Academy is closed for a designated holiday, the Police Recruit will receive pay for that day.
West Sacramento Police Officer’s
Association: The classification of Police Recruit is not represented by the Association until such time as the individual is appointed to probationary status as a Police Officer.
If a civilian West Sacramento Police Officer’s Association member is appointed to the classification of Police Recruit, they will continue to retain and accrue the benefits of their previous classification.
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To be considered for the position, all candidates are required to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume. Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill these positions. The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the “education” and “work experience” sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation. Do you understand these instructions?
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Are you currently enrolled in a California POST Basic academy, or have already graduated?
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Have you obtained a T-Score of 45 or higher on the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PelletB) test in the past twelve (12) months? Note: If the answer to this question is yes, please be sure to attach your score letter at the time of application.
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Have you obtained a passing score on the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) test in the past twelve (12) months? Note: If the answer to this question is yes, please be sure to attach your score letter at the time of application.
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I certify that all the statements made in this supplemental application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. I understand that any misrepresentation and/or falsification of my answers may result in my application being ineligible for this recruitment process.
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City of West Sacramento
Address
1110 West Capitol Ave 3rd Floor West Sacramento, California, 95691
Phone
(916) 617-4567
Website
http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org
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