Police Officer Academy Grad (Direct)

Salary: $10,299.02 - $11,879.86 Monthly
Location : Richmond Police Department, 1701 Regatta Blvd., Richmond, CA 94804, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 22B-PS-415
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 02/01/2022
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description and Duties
Police Officer Academy Grad (Direct) applicants must provide proof of successful completion of a California POST-Certified Basic Academy

Applicants who are currently employed as a police/peace officer in the State of California, and have satisfactorily completed a probation period for a peace officer classification must apply for the Police Officer Lateral recruitment *

Police Officers, working under the philosophy of community policing, are responsible for protecting persons and property; maintaining order; preventing crime and juvenile delinquency; controlling traffic; specialized administrative or investigative duties; and writing reports.
Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Have completed thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter college units by the date of appointment. One (1) semester unit may be substituted for completion of every 40 hours of POST-certified Academy which is not college affiliated - must provide proof of academy hours;
• Possess a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record;
• Have vision uncorrected 20/100 in each eye, corrected to 20/30 in each eye;
• Have normal color vision;
• Have normal hearing;
• Have no felony convictions

AND

• Possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate (include a copy with your application); OR
• Have successfully completed a California POST-Certified Basic Academy within the past thirty-six (36) months (proof of course completion must be included with your application); OR
• Certification from POST that POST standards are met (proof must be included with your application; OR
• California POST approval of out-of-state training in lieu of a California Police Academy completion (proof must be included with your application)

Automatic Disqualifiers:

• Felony Convictions
• Domestic Violence Convictions
• Crimes of Moral Turpitude
• Drug Use - Within Last Three (3) Years:
  • Hallucinogens
  • Psilocybin (Mushrooms)
  • LSD
  • MDMA (Ecstasy)
  • Cocaine
  • Methamphetamine
  • Heroin

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

The City'spolicy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.

Additional Information
Application and Selection Process

1. All applicants must submit a complete City of Richmond Employment Application online. Applicants can apply by visiting the City of Richmond employment page at Please fill out the Employment Application completely (including places of employment with complete addresses; i.e., number and street name, city and state, names of supervisors with telephone numbers, etc.), answer the Supplement Qualifications Questionnaire, and if applicable, attach required documents. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
   
   
2. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an unranked Employment List. The Employment List is valid for four (4) months, unless extended an additional four (4) months. ** Placement on the employment list does not guarantee selection to proceed in the recruitment process. **
   
   
3. Candidates will be selected to complete a Writing Sample (essay), participate in an oral board interview, submit a Personal History Statement (PHS), and complete a Physical Agility Test, mirroring the California POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) **:
   • Solid Fence Climb and Chain Link Fence Climb (Two Trials)
     1. Maximum time allowed - Solid: 15.1 seconds, Chain: 19.3 seconds
   • Body Rescue/Drag (Two trials)
     1. Maximum time allowed: 28.9 seconds
   • Obstacle Course/Agility Run (Two Trials)
     1. Maximum time allowed: 33.9 seconds
   • 500 Yard Run (One Trial)
     1. Maximum time allowed: 199.9 seconds (3 minutes 33 seconds)

** The Physical Agility Test will be waived for candidates who provide proof of successful completion of the POST Work Sample Test Battery, provided by a POST accredited agency, with a minimum passing score of 384, within 6 months of application **
4. The PHS will be reviewed and evaluated based on hiring requirements.

5. Candidates will be selected to proceed in the hiring process, consisting of the
following:

• Livescan Fingerprinting
• Polygraph Examination
• POST-Certified Background Investigation

6. Select candidates may receive a conditional offer of employment upon completion
and review of the background investigation report, and be scheduled for:

• Medical Evaluation
• Psychological Assessment

7. Candidates who successfully pass the medical evaluation and psychological
assessment will enter the final review phase of the hiring process. Candidates may
be scheduled to meet with the Police Chief for an interview.

8. The Police Chief will make the final hiring decision. Candidates who are selected for
hire will receive a final offer letter from the Human Resources Management
Department.
POLICE OFFICER LATERAL/POST ACADEMY GRADUATE BENEFITS
• Medical: City participates in PERS Medical Plans. Coverage is available for the employee's spouse and/or dependents. New employees will be required to pay 1.45% of payroll for mandatory Medicare coverage, with matched contribution by City.
• Dental/Vision Plans: City-paid plan for employee and dependents.
• Retirement: The City pays the employer portion to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); the employee pays the employee portion. The City of Richmond does not participate in the Social Security System.
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Longevity Pay
• Shift/Assignment Differential
• Bilingual Pay
• Wellness Pay
• Educational Incentive Pay
• Safety Equipment
• Vacation Buy Back
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Longevity Credit For Previous Years Of Service
• Credit For Sick Leave From Previous Employer
The Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) is available on the Human Resources Department's web page on the City of Richmond's website.
THE INFORMATION ON THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND CONSTITUTES NEITHER AN EXPRESSED NOR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

01

The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to gather information to evaluate your qualifications for this position. For your application to receive further consideration, you must submit a complete application and provide clear, concise but detailed responses to all supplemental questions by the final filing date and time. Where applicable, responses to the supplemental questions must match the information provided in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of your application. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

How are you qualified for this position? (please check one):

• Current full-time employment as a Peace Officer in the State of California with a minimum of two (2) years of experience.
• Possession of a valid Basic California POST certificate (proof must be attached to your application)
• Completion of a POST Academy within the past thirty-six (36) months (proof must be attached to your application)
• Certification from POST that POST standards are met (proof must be attached to your application).
• California POST approval of out-of-state training in lieu of California Police Academy completion (proof must be attached to your application)

04

List the number of semester and/or quarter college units you have completed. Please include the name(s) of the college/university where you obtained your units.
05

Do you have any felony convictions?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have any misdemeanor convictions? Having a misdemeanor conviction will not automatically disqualify you from continuing in the selection process. Each case will be given individual consideration based on job relatedness.

• Yes
• No

07

If you have a misdemeanor conviction, please provide the following information: 1) description of conviction(s); 2) Date of convictions; 3) State where conviction(s) occurred; 4) Charge(s); and 5) Penalty/Disposition. If no conviction, write "N/A".
08

Have you used any of the following drugs within the past three (3) years: Hallucinogens, Psilocybin (Mushrooms), LSD, MDMA (Ecstasy), Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Heroin?

• Yes
• No

09

Are there any issues or incidents which occurred during your current and/or previous employment that you think might impact the City of Richmond's decision to hire you?
10

Please explain your understanding of the concepts regarding a consensual encounter, reasonable suspicion for detention, and probable cause to make an arrest.
11

What does community engagement mean to you?
12

Describe a noteworthy problem-solving effort that you either initiated or had some personal involvement with. What was the outcome?
13

What are some of the ways that the relationship between the police and the community can be established, improved, and/or strengthened?
14

ANSWER IF YOU ARE AN APPLICANT WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A SWORN POLICE OFFICER: Why do you want to leave your most recent law enforcement agency? If this question does not apply to you, please write "N/A".
15

ANSWER IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A SWORN POLICE OFFICER: Provide examples of how you have made use of self-directed patrol time in your position as a sworn officer.If this question does not apply to you, write "N/A".
16

ANSWER IF YOU ARE AN APPLICANT WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A SWORN POLICE OFFICER: What would be some of the benefits and challenges that you may face as a Lateral Officer? If this question does not apply to you, write "N/A".
17

ANSWER IF YOU ARE AN ACADEMY GRADUATE WITH NO EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A SWORN POLICE OFFICER: Describe what you believe are good uses of patrol time that is not dedicated to answering service calls? If this question