Police Officer (In Academy, Graduate, or Lateral)

Salary: $91,200.00 - $119,964.00 Annually
Location : Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 20220309
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 01/30/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
This application is intended for Police Laterals

NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS

UP TO $102,888 Annual Base Pay

Plus Shooting Pay, Bilingual Pay and Education Pay
UP TO $30,000 Hiring Bonus for First Four New Applicants Hired
Starting January 24th, the first four new applicant Police Officers hired can receive up to a $30,000 hiring bonus.
The Police Officer, working under the direction of the Chief of Police and/or the Police Captain, enforces laws and ordinances to prevent crime, protects life and property, and maintains peace and order.

Duties

• The Police Officer enforces City, County, and State laws.
• Patrols the City area in a radio car and on foot.
• Answers calls for the protection of life and private property.
• Conducts preliminary follow-up investigations of burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents, and deaths.
• Gathers, preserves, and analyzes facts and evidence.
• Directs traffic.
• Stops drivers who are operating vehicles or trucks in violation of laws.
• Warns drivers against unlawful practices, issues citations, and makes arrests; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• Testifies in court; serves warrants and subpoenas; prepares reports.
• Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances.
• Gives information and direction to the public.
• Attends police and fire scenes or other public gatherings to assist in the protection of life and property.
• Handles radio, dispatch, and other similar duties.
• May undertake such special duties as K-9 Officer.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school; two years of general college course work; supplemented with completion of a basic P.O.S.T. course; at least two years of responsible work experience involving public contact. Must have a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

Abilities:

• Understand and interpret laws, rules, and other written materials.
• Judge situations and people accurately.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Operate standard radio system; employ principles and practices of law enforcement work, including patrol, investigation, custody, and identification.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical Requirements
Good physical condition, free from physical defects which would interfere with performance of the position, much of which may be spent on foot. Heights and weights must be proportionate. An examination will be conducted to determine mental and emotional stability of candidates, and also for physical agility and stamina. Hearing: normal. Color vision: normal. Visual acuity: not less than 20/70 in each eye uncorrected, corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and not less than 20/30 in the lesser eye.
The City of Palos Verdes Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description includes a list of ADA essential job duties performed by the classification. This job description is reflective of common job duties but does not contain every possible task performed by each individual employee assigned to this classification. Palos Verdes Estates shall provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the City Manager or authorized designate.
Additional Information
Base Salary

Top Step base annual salary is $102,888.

Bonuses
Starting January 24th, the first four Police Officers hired can receive up to a $30,000 hiring bonus.

Benefits

PERS: 3% @ 50 for Classic members
-PERS RETIREMENT PLAN: 3% @ 50 for Classic members, 2.7% @ 57 for New members
HEALTHCARE ($1673/month City contribution towards medical and dental insurance)
VISION INSURANCE
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
3/12 WORK WEEK
SPECIALTY PAY
EDUCATION PAY (after 2 years of service: 5% for AA; 10% for BA)
LONGEVITY MERIT PAY
SHOOTING PAY
BILINGUAL PAY
96 HOURS OF VACATION (after 1 year of service)
SICK LEAVE
120 HOURS OF HOLIDAY LEAVE (with a cash out option)
The listing below represents basic benefits offered to employees appointed to regular full time positions:

Health Insurance

The City offers a generous benefit package for full-time employees and effective July 1, 2019, City paid insurance up to $2,000/month toward a cafeteria health plan for employees and dependents.
Health Plans include:

Medical: Blue Shield EPO or PPO plans or Kaiser HMO.
Dental: Delta Dental PPO or HMO plans
Vision: Plan through Ameritas with VSP Network (City pays 100% of the employee; employee covers dependents)
Mental Health (EAP): An employee Assistance (EAP) plan available including a phone line, counseling, financial and legal consultations
Life and AD&D and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees have the option to contribute to the City's IRS 125 Tax-Saver Plan which allows employees to save tax dollars on medical expenses and childcare expenses.
Retirement

CalPERS: Full-time employees will be enrolled in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees shall pay their entire statutory share of required retirement contributions. There shall be no employer paid member contribution on behalf of any employee
"New members", as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), which include employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. Three year average final compensation. Sworn PEPRA - 2.7% @ 57

"Classic Members," as defined by PEPRA, which include new employees either subject to reciprocity or not considered "new members". Sworn Classic 3% @ 50

Deferred Compensation:
Employees may participate in the voluntary pre-tax savings programs (457, 457 Roth and/or 401a) offered through ICMA (employee contribution only).

Other

• 4/10 Work Week
• Education Pay
• Longevity Pay
• 96 Vacation Hours
• 120 Holiday Hours (cash option)