Salary: $38.63 Hourly
Location : Paso Robles, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24/25-10
Department: Police
Opening Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SEIU

Description
Testing will take place on a rolling basis. Testing dates will be announced via e-mail. Notices will only be sent once a date is scheduled. Application status updates will not be provided outside of test invitation notices.
Please note this recruitment is intended for those applicants who are not yet certified law enforcement officers and will require training at a police academy or are currently enrolled in a certified academy. If you have already graduated from a certified police academy, please apply to the Police Officer (Academy Grad/Entry Level) recruitment.

Wage Range
Academy: $38.63 per hour
Starting Officer: $46.16 per hour
The Position
This is a non-sworn, training-level classification in the Police Department. Recruits do not have police officer powers or authority. Incumbents will assume non-sworn duties within the department and attend a six-month P.O.S.T. Certified Academy. A housing allowance is available for qualified candidates. The academy is intense and requires a high degree of discipline.
Upon graduation and award of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy certificate, incumbents will be appointed to the position of Police Officer, assigned step 1 of the wage range (which is currently $46.16 per hour), and assume the benefits associated with the Paso Robles Police Officers Association (POA) bargaining unit. After six months at step 1, incumbents will be eligible for evaluation to step 2 (which is currently $48.96 per hour). Details of the POA benefits can be found in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Typical Duties

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties set forth below and/or may be required to perform additional related duties to address City needs and evolving business practices.

• Attends and successfully completes a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course, Requalification Course, or other required POST-approved training program.
• Participates in classroom instruction, practical exercises, physical conditioning, and skills-based training in areas including criminal law, patrol procedures, investigations, traffic enforcement, report writing, emergency response, firearms, defensive tactics, community policing, and officer safety.
• Learns applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Completes written assignments, examinations, reports, presentations, and practical performance evaluations as required.
• Demonstrates proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, first aid, communications, and other required law enforcement skills.
• Participates in scenario-based exercises designed to develop decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking abilities. • Maintains physical fitness standards and participates in required conditioning programs.
• Adheres to academy rules, regulations, standards of conduct, and departmental expectations.
• Observes departmental operations and participates in ride-alongs, orientation activities, and other learning opportunities as assigned.
• Performs limited non-sworn administrative, customer service, and support duties in preparation for future sworn responsibilities.
• Provides courteous and professional service to members of the public and department personnel.
• Learns the principles of community-oriented policing, crime prevention, and public service.

Employment Standards & Special Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of law enforcement, public safety, and community service.
• Department policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Fundamental concepts of criminal law, traffic laws, and the criminal justice system.
• Principles of community-oriented policing, crime prevention, and public service.
• Basic investigative, observation, and problem-solving techniques.
• Principles of effective customer service and public relations.
• Report writing, recordkeeping, and documentation practices.
• Effective oral and written communication techniques.
• Basic computer systems and software applications used in law enforcement training and operations.
• Safe work practices and personal safety principles.
• Physical fitness principles, conditioning techniques, and defensive tactics fundamentals.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation

Ability to:

• Successfully complete a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course, Requalification Course, or other required POST-approved training program.
• Learn, understand, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, first aid, communications, and other law enforcement skills.
• Successfully complete academic coursework, written assignments, examinations, practical exercises, and physical fitness requirements.
• Observe, learn, retain, and apply technical information, instructions, procedures, and training concepts.
• Analyze situations, exercise sound judgment, and make appropriate decisions within established guidelines.
• Remain calm, focused, and effective in stressful, emotionally charged, or rapidly changing situations.
• Observe, recall, and accurately report facts, events, names, locations, and other details.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and grammatically correct reports and written materials.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Follow oral and written instructions and adhere to established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with instructors, peers, supervisors, department personnel, and members of the public.
• Interact tactfully, professionally, and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Provide courteous, responsive, and professional customer service.
• Maintain physical fitness and successfully perform the physical requirements of academy and law enforcement training.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to public service.
• Operate computers and standard office software applications related to assigned duties.

Human Relations and Communications Skills
Requires minimal contact beyond immediate co-workers and direct supervisor.

Analytical Skills and Complexity
Applies a variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents and uses moderate analytical ability to adapt standard methods to specific facts and conditions

Education and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Possession of a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Experience involving public contact, customer service, military service, volunteer service, or other activities demonstrating responsibility, integrity, effective communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse individuals is desirable.

Licenses and CertificationsRequires possession of the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license and a satisfactory driving record

Other Requirements:
Must meet or exceed all Peace Officer selection requirements pursuant to 11 CCR 1950 and all qualifications necessary for attendance at a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course or Requalification Course.

The full job description, including physical demands and working conditions, is available on the
Selection Procedure & Application Process

Selection Components:
1. PELLETB Written Exam
A score of 39 or above on the PELLETB is considered passing.
Testing for the PELLETB more than once in a 30-day period is prohibited.
Your participation in the PELLETB written exam may be waived if you have taken the PELLETB test within one year from the scheduled test date and received a score of 39 or above; documentation of your test score on agency letterhead must be provided with your application. The Academy (South Bay Regional Public Safety Training) holds PELLETB exams at various locations that can be used to waive our exam. Additional testing opportunities can be found

2. Physical Assessment Test (PAT)
Your participation in the physical assessment may be waived if you have taken and passed a Physical Assessment Test (PAT) from another agency or academy within a year from the scheduled test date; documentation on agency letterhead must be provided with your application.

Candidates that pass both the PELLETB written exam and the PAT may be invited to interview.

3. Interview

Application process:
To be considered with the next pull of applicants, apply now!
This is a confidential recruitment and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process. Candidates should be aware that references will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

Applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job-related qualifications. A limited number of persons whose applications cle