POLICE OFFICER (ACADEMY GRADUATE/ACADEMY ENROLLED/LATERAL)

Salary : $8,206.83 - $10,075.87 Monthly
Location : National City, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-PO1
Department: Police
Opening Date: 05/21/2024

Mission: In partnership with our community, the National City Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service and public safety. We will pursue this commitment with an unwavering resolve while always respecting the rights and dignity of those we serve.

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic and enforce state and local traffic regulations; conduct complete investigations of crimes involving adults and children; and perform related work as required.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Patrols assigned areas in radio car and on foot; answers special calls, including investigation of burglaries, robberies, deaths, suicides, thefts, felonies, and other law violations; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; directs traffic when appropriate; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of the law; warns drivers against illegal practices; makes arrests for traffic violations; testifies in court in connection with the prosecution of offenders; serves warrants and subpoenas; administers first aid in emergency cases; answers complaints on such problems as domestic disturbances, obnoxious animals, and health code and local ordinance violations; investigates suspicious circumstances; takes custody of lost and found property; performs crowd control and parade or riot work; takes crime prevention measures and assists in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency; books prisoners into City jail and supervises their custody; furnishes information and directions to the public; submits complete written reports of all cases assigned; participates in training courses and programs; cooperates with other law enforcement agencies; gathers and preserves evidence; may relieve dispatchers, desk officers, and superiors in their absence; may talk in front of local groups regarding crime prevention and law enforcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE & QUALIFICATIONS
Under general supervision to perform a variety of police duties in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order. We invite you to apply if you meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Successful completion within previous three (3) year period of Basic Police Academy which meets all the requirements of the California Commission on Police Standards & Training (POST); OR
• Employment within the last 12 months in position requiring California Basic POST Certificate; OR
• Current enrollment in Basic POST Academy and have successfully completed the first half (1/2) of a POST recognized academy at the time of application.

License/Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Must meet all other California POST requirements.

TO APPLY
Applications are accepted on-line only at Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above will be invited to continue in the selection process. A list of qualified candidates will be forwarded to the Police Department for their consideration.

Successful candidates will be subject to a background investigation including fingerprinting, computer voice stress analysis (CVSA), psychological evaluation, and a thorough medical examination. There are certain types of conduct, which will be automatic grounds for disqualification. Please read the information on the to help you identify some of the common areas of the background investigation process that may cause a delay or prevent you from competing in the selection process.

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The following information will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to compete in the Police Officer (Academy Graduate/Academy Enrolled/Lateral) selection process. You MUST complete this information in order for your application to be considered. Please select "YES" if you understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess education equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma or GED?In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST have either a U.S. high school diploma or GED.

• Yes
• No

03

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment. Are you at least 21 years of age at time of application?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid California C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you currently enrolled in a California POST Academy?If you answer "YES" to Question #6, you must attach proof of your academy status/enrollment with your application.

• Yes
• No

07

Have you completed a California POST Academy within the last three (3) years?If you answer "YES" to Question #7, you must attach a copy of your certification with your application.If you are NOT currently enrolled in, or have NOT completed, a California POST academy, please do not apply for this recruitment as you do not qualify as a "Lateral" applicant.

• Yes
• No

08

Date completed Basic POST Academy or first academic phase of Revised Academic/Field Training Format.
09

If currently enrolled, please indicate anticipated graduation date.
10

Professional education and off-the-job training which you have successfully completed since receiving your Basic Post Certificate.
11

Do you have law enforcement (Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff) experience?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered "YES" to Question 11, was your employment in a position requiring California Basic POST Certificate within the last 12 months?
If you answered "NO" to Question 11, select "No".

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered "YES" to Question 11, please list your experience, including the name of the agency, position(s) held, and dates of employment.If you answered "NO" to Question 11, please indicate "N/A".
14

If you have been discharged for cause, rejected during probationary period or resigned with disciplinary or criminal actions pending against you, please attach an additional sheet of paper with your explanation of the circumstances and the outcome of any formal charges, otherwise indicate "N/A".
15

Have you ever been convicted of a crime(s), either felony or misdemeanor, regardless of whether the conviction(s) resulted in a sentence, suspended sentence, probation, or other resolution following a plea of guilty or no contest, a verdict, or other finding of guilt? In responding to this question, do not include: arrests that did not lead to a conviction; convictions for marijuana-related offenses or for the possession of drug paraphernalia more than two years old; or any participation in referral to any pre-trial diversion program. (Convictions are not necessarily disqualifying.)

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "YES" to Question 14, please explain. If you answered "NO" to Question 14, please indicate "N/A".
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)The City of National City's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following:1. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email box on a timely basis, etc.2. Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

• Yes
• No

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