Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates)

City of Berkeley (CA) • Berkeley, CA

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About The Position

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Police Officer! This recruitment is for Lateral applicants who have completed the Basic POST Academy, applicants who are current Police Officers, and applicants who have been a Police Officer within the last three years. At the City of Berkeley, Police Officers perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, problem solving, and providing information and assistance to the public. Positions may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, crime prevention or other police-related functions depending on rotational assignments.

Requirements

• Completion of 60 college semester hours.
• Successful completion of a California POST Basic Academy within the last three years.
• Possession of a POST Basic Certificate and successful completion of the probationary employment period with a law enforcement agency in California within the last three years.
• Must be free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment.
• Must be fingerprinted for criminal record search.
• Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards.
• Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to obtain required POST certification and maintain firearms qualification.
• Must be able to pass the background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property.
• Enforce laws and ordinances.
• Conduct criminal investigations.
• Prevent and suppress crime.
• Prepare cases and provide testimony.
• Solve problems and provide assistance to the public.
• May be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, or crime prevention functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree