Police Officer Recruit



Job Details

Police Officer Recruit
Employer

City of Pomona

Salary

$49,488.00 Annually

Location

Police Department, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

11-POR/1

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

08/29/2011

Closing Date

Continuous

VACANCY

To attend a P.O.S.T. certified police academy for law enforcement training required for appointment as a sworn Police Officer; and to perform a variety of non-sworn activities and technical tasks in support of the Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Graduation from High School or GED equivalency. No experience required.
 
License or Certificate
Possession of, or must obtain, an appropriate driver's license.  
  
Knowledge of: Modern office procedures and methods. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Skill to:  Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.  Operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to: Successfully complete the P.O.S.T. training program for entry level Police Officers. Learn and understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Learn to use and properly care for firearms. Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Meet the physical requirements established by the Department. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Attend a P.O.S.T. certified police academy for law enforcement training required for appointment as a sworn Police Officer. Perform various non-sworn law enforcement activities including evidence, property, parking enforcement, and desk officer activities. Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention. May direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations. May serve warrants within the department and with outside agencies; remain current on laws and procedures required for processing warrants. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:  Work in an emergency peace control environment. Work involves driving a police vehicle with periods of walking, climbing stairs, running, standing, stooping, climbing, bending, and kneeling. Work in inclement weather conditions; exposure to dust, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and noise. May be exposed to toxic chemicals or fumes or possible explosions. Exposure to stressful and dangerous situations. High risk of injury due to exposure to violent people and situations, especially while in uniform and armed. Light lifting and investigation in confined areas.   Operate firearms. Availability for shift work including weekend and holidays, overtime, on-call, and stand-by call. 

The City of Pomona offers a comprehensive benefit package to the Pomona Public Employees' Association (PCEA) members.

PCEA employees serve a 6-month probationary period, except Police Dispatchers serve a 12-month probationary period. The Salary Scale Plan is com
posed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on meets standards performance. 



WORK SCHEDULE: Most PCEA employees work a 4/9.5  work schedule. Typical work days are Monday through Thursday, with City Hall being closed every Friday. Library Employees work four (4) 8.5 hours per day and one (1) 4 hour day. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Director may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with Human Resources and PCEA approval.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Provided by the California Public Employee’s Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. The City pays the employee's 7% portion of the retirement contribution rate. Pomona has a 2% @ 55 benefit plan. City of Pomona employees do not contribute into Social Security.

PAID HOLIDAYS: 11 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays are provided per year.

VACATION LEAVE:  

  • 1-4 years = 80 hours
  • 5-9 years = 160 hours
  • 10-14 years = 184 hours
  • 15 years = 200 hours
  • Extending through the 20th year, employee shall accrue 8 hours of additional vacation leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year.

SICK LEAVE:  12 days per year (prorated if on any leave without pay).

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances. 

  • HEALTH INSURANCE: $700 per month; cash-in-lieu program available.
  • DENTAL: $75 per month.
  • VISION: Voluntary participation by the employee. 
  • LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: 66 2/3 of base salary for a maximum of 2 years after 60 days.
  • LIFE INSURANCE: $15,000 policy plus AD&D.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLAN available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

  • TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $500 per year. 

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A voluntary deferred compensation 457 plan is available.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the PCEA Memorandum of Understanding.

Employer
City of Pomona
Address
505 S. Garey Avenue

Pomona, California, 91767
Phone
909-620-2004
909-620-2291

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