Police Officer - Academy Grad

Salary : $123,780.80 - $150,467.20 Annually
Location : City of Concord, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Police Officers Association

Job Characteristics
***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.

The Police Department:
The members of the Concord Police Department are dedicated to providing the highest quality police services in order to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and reduce crime and the fear of crime. To do this, we pledge to develop a partnership with the community, lead a community commitment to resolve problems, and improve the safety and quality of life in our city. For more information visit

What you will be doing in this role:The Concord Police Officer is typically the first line of contact with the public on behalf of the City. A large part of the Officer's role is to facilitate the resolution of problems by bringing together appropriate resources and to solve reoccurring problems. Community-Based policing is integrated into the traditional public safety activities of our Officers. Police Officers may be armed and may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes. Flexible shift schedules include 4-10 and 3-12 options, which may be changed periodically as job assignments may be rotated among patrol, traffic, criminal and juvenile investigation, radio dispatching and administrative services.

We are looking for someone who:

• 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

This position is represented by the Concord Police Officers Association and receives an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 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

1. Submit a completed City of Concord application.

2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and only those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

3. Candidates that pass the panel interview will be subject to an extensive including a polygraph test, psychological exam and physical. (Use of illegal drugs/narcotics within the past year will disqualify an applicant. Sales of illegal drugs will disqualify applicants.) See below for more information.

3. Once testing is complete the Chief of Police shall review the background and post-conditional offer assessments and make the final determination as to whether a final job offer is to be made.

Background Investigation:All appointments to this position are subject to a fingerprint check, polygraph and background investigation coordinated by the Concord Police Department. The following list describes some areas that are covered in the investigation:

• 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.

Deliberate misstatements or omissions can and often will result in your application being rejected, regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatements/omissions. In fact, the number one reason individuals fail and/or are disqualified during the background investigation is because they deliberately withhold or misrepresent job-relevant information. Applicants must be truthful in all phases of the process and promptly submit documentation when requested.

Helpful tips when applying:

• 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.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

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.

Qualifications

Education
Completion of the equivalent of 60 college semester units.

Academy Graduate: To be eligible for Academy Graduate consideration, an individual must meet the above general requirements and must possess a certificate of completion from a POST certified basic training academy.

Police Officer Standards- To be a candidate for the position of Police Officer, you must fulfill all of the following:

• 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.

Other

Must possess a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of hire and of continued employment. When assigned to Paramedic duties, a valid Contra Costa County accredited California Paramedic Certificate is required.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. United States citizenship is not required.
FOR MORE INFORMATION regarding this recruitment, please contact Sgt. Jeff Ross at jeffrey.ross@cityofconcord.org or 925-671-3190.
The City of Concord takes pride in offering a generous benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our qualifying employees.

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Below is a brief listing of what the City offers:

• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings Benefits
• Retiree Medical (3 levels based on date of hire)
• Retirement Program
• Short-term Disability* and Long-term Disability
• Social Security/Medicare
• Vacation & Sick Leave

*Not available for sworn personnel.
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COMPETITIVE EVALUATION: Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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EDUCATION: Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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EDUCATION: Which best describes the number of completed semester and/or quarter units you have taken in college?

• Zero Units Completed
• 1 unit to less than 15 units completed
• 15 units to less than 30 units completed
• 30 units to less than 60 units completed
• 60 units or more completed

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EDUCATION: If you are currently enrolled in a Police Academy, please indicate what Academy and your graduation date.
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EXPERIENCE: If you have recently graduated, please check the box which best describes your experience.

• Academy Graduate with less than 1 year experience
• Academy Graduate with 1-2 years of experience
• Academy Graduate with 2-3 years of experience
• Academy Graduate with more than 3 years of experience

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EXPERIENCE: How many years of recent military experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more
• No military experience

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