Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduate

Mcfarland City•City of McFarland, CA

1d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, to perform routine law enforcement functions. This is a lateral/ entry-level position as a McFarland Police Officer. Officers perform the full range of sworn police officers’ duties, including patrol and criminal investigations. New Officers serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months and are expected to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Possession of a California Class C Driver's License.
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, successful graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police or Sheriff’s Academy (Basic Peace Officer Course); or possession of a Basic or Higher P.O.S.T. Certificate.
Must meet POST citizen requirements (you must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship).
Minimum age of 21 by the final hire date.
No hearing deficiency.
Vision: Minimum 20/100 uncorrected in each eye. (corrected to 20/20) must be free from tunnel vision or color blindness in both eyes. No permanent or progressive abnormalities.
Weight: Proportional to height
Must be able to safely perform the physical duties of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling required equipment or materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

POST Intermediate Certificate
POST Advanced Certificate
POST Supervisor or Management Certificate
Bilingual Pay

Responsibilities

Prepares complete and accurate reports to allow for appropriate documentation of incidents.
Operates a patrol vehicle, and patrols assigned areas to keep the peace and protect life and property.
Investigates criminal violations, make arrests, prepares arrests and search warrants, and serves arrests and search warrants.
Collects and preserves evidence and maintains records for tracking and legal proceedings.
Testifies in court proceedings.
Attends and participates in assigned training.
Maintains knowledge of applicable state, federal, and city codes, ordinances, and department rules and regulations related to law enforcement.
Maintains knowledge of modern approved principles and procedures of law enforcement work, court evidence procedures, and court decisions affecting law enforcement practices.
Maintains the ability to read and write at a level to perform all functions of a McFarland Police Officer.
Handles other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive City-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and dependents.
Life insurance of $50,000 (employee only)
Deferred Compensation 401(k)-The City of McFarland contributes an additional 10% of an employee's pay each pay period into a 401K plan, at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental life insurance (Optional)
Deferred Compensation 457 Plan (Optional)
AFLAC (Optional)
Section 125 plan participation
10 days' vacation and 1 Personal Day
12 days of sick pay accrued annually
12 Days Holiday Pay
$10,000 HIRING BONUS
Take Home Vehicle Program
Court Subpoena Pay and Call Back Pay (minimum of 3 hours of Over Time)
Standby Pay
POST Incentive Pay
Stipend Incentive Pay
Uniform Allowance $1200.00 per year
Upon employment the city pays for the first two (2) sets of uniforms and all equipment issued
Shift Differential Pay
Special Assignment Pay
Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility requirements