Police Officer: Lateral, Academy Graduate & Academy Attendee

Salary : $118,032.00 - $143,352.00 Annually
Location : City of Monterey, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-0602
Department: POLICE
Division: POLICE-FIELD OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: MPA

Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until the position has been filled. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.
A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. The subsequent selection process may include a panel interview and a final departmental interview. Candidates moving forward will be subject to an extensive background examination including a polygraph test, psychological exam and physical. 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 formal job offer is to be made.The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process.
Currently Recruiting Laterals, Academy Graduates & Academy Attendees

Laterals
To qualify as a Lateral, the candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• Currently employed or formerly employed within the last three years as a law enforcement officer in a California law enforcement agency and possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
• Currently employed or formerly employed within the last three years as a law enforcement officer in a law enforcement agency outside of California and passed the California P.O.S.T Basic Course Waiver examination.
• Formerly employed as a law enforcement officer over three years ago in a California law enforcement agency and have completed the California P.O.S.T. Requalification process.

*You must attach a copy of your California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, your California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver, or proof of completion of the California P.O.S.T. Requalification process to your online application to be considered to move forward in this recruitment.

Academy Graduates
To qualify as an Academy Graduate the candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Academy within past three (3) years of date of application.

*You must attach a copy of your graduation certificate from a California Basic P.O.S.T. Academy or proof of completion of the California P.O.S.T. Requalification Process to your online application to be considered for this recruitment.

Academy Attendees
To qualify as an Academy Attendee the candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Current enrollment of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Academy.

*You must attach proof of enrollment at a California Basic P.O.S.T. Academy to your online application in order to begin the recruitment process. Prior to any conditional job offer you will need to submit a copy of your graduation certificate from a California Basic P.O.S.T Academy.
More information regarding P.O.S.T. training and certifications can be found:
The Position
Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to do related work as required.

Examples of Duties
Patrols an assigned area in radio car, motorcycle, or on foot for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations; responds to radio messages or telephone instructions and appears at scene of disorder or crime as assigned; conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations of prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, deaths, accidents, and other disturbances; 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; investigates accidents; renders first aid as necessary; enforces City ordinances on abandoned cars; does follow-up investigation on hit-run accidents; collects and preserves evidence; testifies in court in connection with criminal prosecution; attends fire scenes to assist in the protection of life and property; serves warrants and subpoenas; operates radio-telephone equipment at headquarters or in a patrol vehicle; occasionally relieves a superior officer and acts for him; supervises the custody of prisoners; fingerprints, photographs and books prisoners; assists in receiving, searching, booking, fingerprinting and supervising prisoners; answers inquiries; keeps records and prepares reports; when assigned, operates a motorcycle in traffic enforcement or a bicycle or all terrain vehicle when assigned to the Community Action Team; conducts preliminary and final investigations.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Any education equivalent to graduation from high school;

Be at least 21 years of age;

Not have any felony convictions;

Be able to pass a comprehensive background;

Possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment; and

Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Desirable Qualifications
Ability to solve problems, effectively communicate and make good decisions.

Ability to write clear, comprehensive reports.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Ability to perform combined tasks under stressful situations.

A Bachelors degree is highly desirable.
Ability to fluently speak and understand a foreign language is highly desirable.

Supplemental Info
Ability to learn law enforcement principles and practices;

Ability to read & understand departmental policies, instructions, laws and regulations;

Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action;

Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports;

Have physical agility; keen observation and ability to remember names, faces and details at crime scenes and at traffic collisions;

Ability to learn the appropriate use of and care for vehicles, firearms and other law enforcement safety equipment;

Ability to speak and write effectively; and

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

License and/or Certifications
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
This is a summary of benefits for employees holding classification in the Monterey Police Association (MPA) bargaining unit. This summary is for information purposes only. More specific details regarding these benefits can be found in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and MPA.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Retirement: The City provides CalPERS 3.0 % @ 50 with highest year formula for "classic members", as defined by CalPERS, which includes current City of Monterey sworn employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 or new employees who are currently active or have been active within six months of the date of hire in the CalPERS or reciprocal retirement system. These Classic employees are responsible for paying the full 9.0% member contribution rate in addition to cost-sharing 3.0% of the employer contribution resulting in a total employee contribution of 12.0%, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis.

The City provides CalPERS 2.7% @ 57 with highest three year formula for "new members" as defined by CalPERS, which includes new sworn employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been previously employed by the City of Monterey or who were employed by a reciprocal agency but had a break in service greater than six months. New employees are responsible for contributing fifty percent (50%) of the total "normal cost" rate. The "normal cost" rate is subject to change on a fiscal year basis as determined by CalPERS.

The City participates in the Medicare portion of Social Security.

Retirement Health Savings Plan: City contribution of $50.00 per month per eligible employee.

Flexible Benefit Plan: For plan year 2026, the City shall make a non-elective employer contribution to the flexible benefits plan on behalf of each active employee in this unit for use for health insurance, dependent dental insurance, and additional life insurance, in the following amounts:

Employee Only = $1,086.89

Employee + 1 = $2,223.60

Employee + 2= $2,872.83

Cash in lieu of benefits = $300.00

Dental: Fully paid employee premium by the City.

Vision: Fully paid premium for employee and eligible dependents by the City.

Life Insurance: $20,000 policy paid by the City, with an option to purchase additional coverage in $10,000 increments, up to $350,000 or five times annual salary (whichever is less).

Deferred Compensation: City will match employee paid contributions to a maximum of $150.00 per month. Participants may contribute up to the maximum annual limit as specified by IRS guidelines.

Education Incentive Premium Pay: Upon completion of probation, Education Incentive Premium Pay provides a 2.5% premium pay for an AA/AS degree, 5% premium pay for a BA degree and 7.5% premium pay for a Master's Degree.

Longevity Pay: Employees hired prior to June 6, 2017, shall be eligible for an additional 5% longevity pay upon completion of 20, 25, and 30 years of service.

Flexible Spending Account: The Section 125 Plan provides for an employee to set pre-tax dollars aside, through a payroll deduction, for reimbursement of health care and dependent care expenses.

Special Assignment Pay: 5% Special Assignment Pay for specified assignments; i.e. Traffic Officer; Community Action Team (CAT) Officer; Field Training Officer (FTO); Canine Officer; Public Education Officer (PEO); School Resource Officer (SRO). Detective receives 7.5% and Senior Traffic Officer receives a 10% pay differential (over police officer base salary) based upon their job requirements, duties and function.

Bilingual Pay: Employees shall have the opportunity to demonstrate foreign or sign language proficiency and subsequently be bilingual certified. An employee who receives such certification shall be eligible to receive compensation equal to 5% of his/her base monthly salary.

Group Legal: Subject to provider limitations, the City will continue to provide a Group Legal Services Plan for employees represented by MPA through an employee-paid premium. Participation in the program shall be voluntary and consistent with the provider's requirements that the potential pool of participants must include a minimum of 200 employees.

Tuition Reimbursement: Subject to department approval,employees may be eligible for an allowance of $2,000 per year, per employee for reimbursement for costs incurred for job-related course textbooks, seminars, conferences, and other accredited courses.

Fitness Pass: Fitness Pass Program available to use the City of Monterey Sports Center.

Fitness Activity Plan: All members are eligible to participate in a Fitness Activity Plan, allowing them to work out off-duty in exchange for leave time accrued in a Fitness Leave Bank. Employees may accrue up to 40 hours per year (10 hours per quarter), with a maximum of 80 hours allowed in the bank. The Fitness Leave Bank has no cash value, and accrued time does not expire.

City Recreation Program Fees: Resident Rates for City Recreation classes and programs for employees and immediate family household members.

Employee Assistance Program: Fully paid confidential counseling and referral service for employee and eligible dependents.

Voluntary Unpaid Leave: With advance approval, an employee may take up to eighty (80) hours of unpaid leave per fiscal year.

Uniform Allowance: $130.00/month. Traffic, Canine Unit, and CAT $170.00/month.

Holidays: 14 paid days annually plus 1 floating holiday.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year.

Vacation: 1-5 years/10 days; 6-10 years/15 days; 11-15 years/ 17 days; 15+ years/20 days; 20+ years/23 days per year
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Candidate selected will serve up to 18-month probationary period.
• Candidates who pass the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list. This list may be used to fill additional positions (including subordinate positions) that become available during the life of the list.
• This bulletin is for informational purposes only and does not supersede rules regulations, ordinances and resolutions currently in effect.