Police Officer - Entry Level

POLICE ACADEMY ATTENDEE : Academy attendees shall be hired on as Police Officer Trainee and paid at the trainee hourly rate. Upon graduation from the academy, the Police Officer Trainee will be sworn in as a Police Officer and assume the full duties, starting salary and benefits of that position.

ABOUT THE CITY The City of La Habra is a vibrant Southern California community, strategically located in the northwest corner of Orange County. Today the City is home to a population of over 63,000 residents within La Habras 7.3 square miles. A friendly and diverse community, La Habra is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, Tamale Festival and the jewel of La Habra, its Childrens Museum. While the City has planned for and encourages measured growth, it retains a small town feel and lives up to its heritage as A Caring Community.

Would you like to be a part of a team that believes in investing in partnerships with the community, proactive crime prevention, community education and overall effective police work?

If so, the City of La Habra Police Department features :

• Patrol Services (3 / 12.5 work schedule).
• SWAT; North County SWAT.
• Traffic-Motors / Commercial Enforcement / Fatal Accidents / Reconstruction Team.
• Investigations-General (Robbery / Homicide / Family Crimes / Property and Economic Crimes) Special (Gangs and Narcotics).
• Regional Task Force.
• School Resource Officer.
• Canine (Two handlers).
• Explorer Advisor.

ABOUT THIS POSITION This position is designed for applicants who do not have prior experience as a Police Officer and who are not academy-trained. Applicants selected will be assigned to the Police Academy, and upon successful completion, will be sworn in as a Police Officer.

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.)

QUALIFYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ABILITY TO :

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be :

EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE : This is an entry level position; no work experience is required.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license, satisfactory driving record and evidence of insurance is required. Must have the ability to successfully complete a California POST basic academy training.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to stand, sit in a patrol car for long periods, walk; lift, carry, push, and pull a grown adult (move up to 160 pounds); climb walls, fences, stairs and ladders, stoop, twist, squat / kneel, crawl, run, grasp, repeatedly bend and move wrists, use both hands, legs and feet; reach with both hands : speak, hear and understand radio communications, touch / feel, see at a distance and up close and have depth perception and normal color vision. Must be physically fit to perform the job including corrected or uncorrected vision of 20 / 20 or better; physical strength and agility to perform foot pursuit and physical restraint of suspects.

VISION : Corrected or uncorrected vision of 20 / 20 or better with normal color vision and depth perception with no color deficiencies.

HEARING : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Able to hear in-person; as well as, distinguish radio and telephone conversations, recognize differences or changes in sound patterns and loudness or pitch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents may be exposed to smoke / fumes / gas, live electricity, excessive heat / cold, inclement weather, high frequency noise, dirt / dust, grease / oil, chemicals and solvents / toxic agents and may infrequently be exposed to radiation, treated water, and pesticides.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SELECTION PROCESS : May include but is not limited to a written exam, physical agility test, oral interview, polygraph examination, background check, medical examination and a psychological evaluation. Once selected the applicant will attend a POST approved academy at the choosing of the La Habra Police Department.

WORK SCHEDULE : 3 / 12.5 work week schedule or 4 / 10 work week schedule for Special Assignments. Ability to work extended hours in order to meet shift needs, complete reports, attend meetings, or conduct police business.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

The City of La Habra is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a City application and supplemental questions online through the Human Resources Department webpage at www.governmentjobs.com / careers / lahabraca. Completed applications, supplemental questions will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS. Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited to participate in the testing process. The testing process includes : a pre-employment orientation, written test; physical agility test; oral interview; background investigation; psychological examination; polygraph; medical exam, including a drug / alcohol test.

If an accommodation is needed during the interviewing or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide a reasonable accommodation.

This bulletin is not a contract, neither expressed nor implied.

Any provision herein may be modified or revoked.

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