Police Officer - Academy Grad

***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Police Officer - Academy Grad

Please note: this is not an entry level police officer position. Please see our job opening for Police Officer Trainee if you are not currently enrolled in or recently graduated from the police academy.

The City of Concord is seeking passionate professionals who are committed to serving the Concord community to serve as our next Police Officer.

• Possesses the ability to observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places
• Can think and act quickly in emergencies
• Can judge situations and people accurately
• Can learn standard operating procedures of police headquarters, radio-telephone, and keyboard-type communications equipment
• Can understand and interpret laws and regulations
• Can prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports
• Can become proficient in self-defense techniques, and in the care and use of firearms
• Can follow oral and written instructions
• Can deal courteously and effectively with the general public
• Embraces and embodies the City’s Mission, Vision and Values.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

• New CalPERS members are eligible for 2.7% @ 57 plus Social Security
• Shift differential ranging from 3% – 8%
• Specialty Assignments: Detective (Violence Suppression Unit, Financial Crimes Unit, Special Victims Unit, Major Crimes Unit), Canine, Community Impact Unit, Motorcycle, Traffic Investigator, Special Enforcement Team, Research & Development (Information Technology), Crime Scene Investigator, FTO, SWAT, Front Desk Corporal, Patrol Corporal, and Drone Operator.
• Master Officer Program – 10% at 15 years sworn service with 3 completed specialties.
• Longevity – 5% at 18 years sworn service.
• $250/month bilingual pay for qualifying languages
• Education and POST Certificate Incentives up to 10%
• Continued training and professional development opportunities
• Fully paid tuition reimbursement program with approval
• Generous contributions to health, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program and robust peer support program

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Your relatives, references, and acquaintances are asked to comment on your suitability for a career in law enforcement.
• The information supplied regarding your educational history is examined and verified.
• You must list a history of your residences.
• Your work history and experience are examined with regard to your dependability, relationships with fellow workers, trustworthiness, and general job performance.
• Military service records are subject to verification.
• The background investigation considers your management of personal finances (however, being in debt does not automatically disqualify you).
• Your criminal, driving, and insurance records are evaluated. Felony convictions will be grounds for disqualification from the selection process.
• If you have a history of recent or prolonged use of illegal controlled substances, you may be dismissed from the process.

• It is important to carefully read the complete job bulletin before submitting your application so you are aware of all requirements of both the position and the process.
• When preparing your application, consider reviewing the job announcement and classification specification so that you may emphasize work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.
• Job duties should be an accurate reflection of the work you completed. Copying and pasting from your job description is not recommended as there may be duties listed that you did not perform.
• Answer all required supplemental questions completely and honestly. The information you put in the supplemental questionnaire must also be verified in your work history so if you say you have certain experience in the questionnaire, make sure we can see it listed in your job history as well so we know where you performed those functions and for how long.

1. Patrols an assigned area by car, motorcycle, or on foot to observe, investigate and report suspicious and hazardous conditions; and apprehends and arrests law violators.
2. Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.
3. Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths and disturbances and gathers evidence; interviews, questions, and takes statements from complainants, suspects and witnesses and completes case reports.
4. Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; handles missing persons cases and works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and delinquency control programs.
5. Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; and issues citations.
6. Appears in court to present evidence and testimony in connection with criminal prosecution.
7. Searches, guards, transports and assists in the booking and custodial care of prisoners.
8. Serves writs, warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.
9. With required State certification, may perform Paramedic duties by providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical care.
10. May be assigned to assist in conducting special studies of crime prevention, traffic control or other Police Department problems.
11. Provides information and direction to the public and assists in developing community crime prevention programs and may speak before business, school, civic and social groups.

• Minimum Age: The candidate shall be at least 21 years of age at the time of Lateral Entry or Academy Graduate appointment.
• Character & Background: The candidate shall possess traits including initiative, alertness, integrity, reliability, courtesy, and good judgment; and shall not have been convicted by any state or by the Federal Government for a crime, the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or a state prison.
• Hearing: The candidate shall have normal hearing acuity.
• Weight: Weight shall be in good proportion with height.
• Physical & Mental Condition: The candidate shall be of sound physical condition; be of adequate physical stature, and possess strength, endurance and agility demonstrable in tests of physical performance and medical examination. The applicant shall be of good mentality and emotional maturity, in good health, and free from chronic disease, impairment of bodily function, loss or impairment of the use of any digit, history of psychosis or psycho-neurosis, or other disabling defects.
• Vision: The candidate shall possess normal color vision and visual functions. Each eye must be free of any abnormal condition or disease which might adversely affect performance of duty and there must be visual acuity of not less than 20/100 vision in both eyes without correction for glass wearers and not less than 20/200 vision in both eyes without correction for contact lens wearers.

EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org.