Police Officer - Current Academy Cadet

City of Gilroy•Gilroy, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Police Officer – Current Academy Cadet. The Gilroy Police Department is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of approximately 60,000 residents. The Gilroy Police Department (GPD) provides 24 hours patrol services responding to public safety calls for service and implementing crime suppression, conducting investigations, traffic enforcement and accident investigation and solving civil conflicts, arresting suspects and engaging in directed patrol missions to prevent or reduce crime in order to protect life and property for the citizens of Gilroy. The Mission of the Gilroy Police Department is: Providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community. The Vision of the Gilroy Police Department is: The men and women of the Gilroy Police Department are dedicated to courageously ensuring the safety of our community. The Core Values are: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. Additional steps (Step F and Step G) included in the salary range listed above are available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service (Step F), ten years of service (Step G), one year at the prior step, and good performance evaluation. Placement in the Step A - Step E portion of the salary range is based on years of directly related police officer work experience.

Requirements

The drive to be a top performer in a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy
The ability to reimagine and embrace contemporary modern policing practices
The willingness to be a part of police technology advances
The drive to employ effective and meaningful change in Gilroy
An engaging philosophy and the ability to build relationships with community members from diverse backgrounds
A strong and compassionate work ethic
The ability to adapt to a changing environment
A self-accountable attitude and approach to your work
A heart for community service
The desire to be a role model for youth in our community
An aspiration to be part of an innovative team environment
The desire to work in a busy and pro-active department
Integrity and loyalty
Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate, and completion of a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy.
Applications will be accepted from candidates currently enrolled in a Basic Police Academy, however Basic P.O.S.T. academy must be successfully completed before appointment.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a physical agility test.
Be able to meet the current Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) medical standards for a peace officer and be free from any physical condition which might adversely affect the exercise of power as a peace officer.
Pass P.O.S.T. background investigation , which includes a polygraph examination, an extensive Department of Justice criminal record check, an FBI check and a firearms clearance.
Pass a post-offer psychological evaluation and a medical examination, which includes a drug test.
Possess and maintain a valid California river license necessary to operate assigned vehicles.
Required to be proficient in typical police weaponry
Pass all required department and P.O.S.T. training.
Must C.P.R. and First Aid within six (6) months of hire .
Establish and maintain residency within 45 minutes normal driving time from the Gilroy Police Station within 18 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prefer bilingual (English/Spanish).
Prefer non-tobacco user.

Responsibilities

Attend, fully participate in, successfully complete and graduate from a California P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy.
Successfully perform all related learning, both academic and physical (defensive tactics, firearms, driving, etc.), and testing activities.
Care for and maintain departmental equipment.
Attend all academy courses and training in accordance with the academy schedule which may include varied days and/or hours.
Report criminal activity.
Perform in specialized functions when assigned.
Participate in related training programs.
May be required to speak in front of community groups.
May do research into law, policies, and related matters.
May be subject to recall/call-out.
Perform related work as required.
Under general direction of a police supervisor, patrol an assigned beat in the enforcement of law and order; protects life and property; maintain a calm and safe community.
Perform mobile patrol or fixed post in an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations.
Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, offenses and damage to property
Make arrests and take law enforcement action as appropriate.
Respond to pages, radio, and telephone dispatches.
Note and report traffic hazards, assist in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies.
Give verbal warning, issue citations and serve warrants.
Work with juveniles.
Intervene in private or public disputes to protect the public.
Appear in court.
Investigate complaints.
Request medical attention for victims, citizens and suspects when necessary.
Interview persons whose actions are suspicious.
May transport prisoners.
May ride motorcycle.
Provide first aid.
Work an assigned shift with varied days and/or hours.
Conduct follow-up investigations.