Police Officer - Academy Graduate

Salary : $94,683.26 - $115,088.06 Annually
Location : 14403 East Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

JOB SUMMARY
POLICE OFFICER - ACADEMY GRADUATE

MONTHLY SALARY $7,890.27 - $9,590.67

The City is seeking qualified Police Officer - Academy Graduate candidates who are ready to bring their training, dedication, and commitment to public service to the Baldwin Park Police Department. Police Officers perform a full range of law enforcement duties, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigations, emergency response, and community-oriented policing.

THE POSITION
Performs with the highest level of integrity, law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and does related work as assigned.
General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel.

Assignments may require direct or indirect supervision of sworn and non-sworn personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Officers may be rotated to various assignments during their tenure as a Police Officer.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrol city in radio-equipped car or on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Check buildings for physical security.
• Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
• Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Perform community-based policing, become familiar with community residents and businesses and collaborate in problem solving strategies. Address community concerns and implement problem-solving policing programs to help reduce crime in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation.
• Administer first aid as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Use and care for firearms.
• Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Conflict resolution techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Treat everyone with respect; and approach others without pre-conceived ideas or biases to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
• Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively and resolve conflict situations with members of the community, co-workers and superiors to achieve the best and safest outcome.
• Function as a team player and engage with both sworn and civilian personnel to create a harmonious and positive work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:

• Completion of a POST-approved academy within the last three (3) years or no more than a three (3) year break in service as a California Peace Officer is required.
• POST Certificate must be attached to application at time of filing.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of submitting application.
• High school graduate or recognized equivalent.
• Candidate must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid California Class C Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.
• Candidates must meet POST Standards for a Peace Officer.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the city, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

RETIREMENT

• EE pay 100% of the nine percent (9%)
• 3% at 50 formula (Classic Members)
• 2.7% at 57 formula (PEPPRA Members)

RETIREE HEALTH CARE
Retiree Health Benefits Plan for Employees Hired on or After July 1, 2020
For all employees hired prior to July 1, 2020, if upon retirement from the City, the employee enrolls in the City's CalPERS medical care plan, the City will pay the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code Section 22892(b). In addition, the premium cost for retiree-only coverage in the retiree's chosen medical plan. Effective the first full pay period following the date of MOU approval by City Council the City and Union agree to terminate the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).

Retiree Health Benefits Plan for Employees Hired on or After July 1, 2020
For all employees hired on or after July 1, 2020, if upon retirement from the City, the employee enrolls in the City's CalPERS medical care plan, the City will pay only the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code section 22892(b).

MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCE

• CalPERS Medical Plans and HMO and PPO Dental Plans
• City will contribute to each employee $1,600/mo.
• Up to $200.00/mo. of the balance can be taken as additional compensation or deferred compensation.

VISION INSURANCE (Vision Service Plan)

• City will contribute up to a maximum premium cost of $32.12/mo

LIFE INSURANCE (The Standard Insurance)

• City shall provide a $50,000 term life and AD&D insurance.
• Additional term life and AD&D available paid by EE

LONG TERM DISABILITY (The Standard Insurance)

• City pays 100% of the employee premium
• Max benefit of 66 2/3 of their current base salary up to $8,100/ mo max
• 30 day waiting period

LONGEVITY

• Commencing on June 30, 2017

Years of Service: Entitle Employee:

• 10-14 years $158 monthly
• 15-19 years $315 monthly
• 20-24 years $470 monthly
• 25 or more years $675 monthly

HOLIDAYS

• EE working 4/10 schedule will receive two (2) ten (10) hour days of floating leave, for a total of 110 hours
• EE working 3/12 schedule will receive one (1) twelve (12) hour day of floating leave, for a total of 120 hours
• EE working 5/40 schedule will receive three (3) eight (8) hour days of floating leave, for a total of 104 hours

*In lieu of MLK Day, each employee shall receive one (1) ten (10) hour day of floating leave, regardless of whether the employee is on the 4/10 schedule, the 3/12 schedule or the 5/40 schedule, each fiscal year

HOLIDAY BANK

• EE may accumulate up to a maximum of one hundred (100) hours of holiday bank time.
• Payout of unused hours in excess of 100 will be removed from the employee's holiday bank hours accrual on January 1 and paid in their straight time hourly rate no later than June 30

SICK LEAVE & INCENTIVE PROGRAM

• Accrue 3.693 hours for each pay period
• Maximum accrual 300 hours, 600 hours or 900 hours
• Excess hours will be removed from the EE sick leave hours accrual, calculated at their straight time hourly rate, paid at no less or no more than 50% of the total value paid in December

VACATION

• 1-5 years, 3.6923 PP (accrual =96 hours, max 192)
• 5-10 years, 4.6153 PP (accrual=120 hours, max 240)
• 10-15 years, 5.5384 PP (accrual =144 hours, max 288)
• 15-20 years, 6.4615 PP (accrual= 168 hours, max 336)
• 20 years, 7.3846 PP (accrual =192 hours, max 384)

COMPENSATORY TIME

• Cap of one hundred and fifty (150) hours placed on the accrual of compensatory time off
• EE bank be reduced to seventy five (75) hours or less on or before December 31st

BILINGUAL PAY

• $150.00 per month for Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Sign Language

SPECIALTY ASSIGNEMENT

• Assigned EE will be paid an additional increment of $300/ mo
• No EE shall be compensated for more than two assignments regardless of the number of such specialty assignment to which assigned

EDUCATION/ POST CERTIFICATE

• An officer with an AA Degree or Intermediate POST $370 / mo
• An officer with a BA or Advanced POST $465 / mo
• A sergeant with an AA degree or intermediate POST $400 / mo
• A sergeant with a BA or Advanced POST $560 / mo

SUPERVISORY POST CERTIFICATE

• Effective June 30, 2017 city will pay each sergeant a supplemental payment of $500.00 / mo

UNIFORM/ EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE

• The city will pr