City of Berkeley
Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates)
City of Berkeley, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates) Join to apply for the Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates) role at City of Berkeley. Base pay range and benefits are provided by the City of Berkeley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$119,928.43/yr - $149,261.42/yr Responsibilities
At the City of Berkeley, Police Officers perform a wide variety of peace officer duties including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, problem solving, and providing information and assistance to the public. Positions may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, crime prevention or other police-related functions depending on rotational assignments. Minimum Qualifications
Completion of 60 college semester hours. Previous volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area is desirable. The Academy Graduate level requires successful completion of a California POST Basic Academy. Academy graduation must have been within the last three years. The Experienced level requires possession of a POST Basic Certificate and successful completion of the probationary employment period with a law enforcement agency in the State of California. The employment must have been within the last three years. Other Requirements
Must be free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment. Must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record. Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Must be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a college degree from an accredited institution. Must be free from physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to obtain and maintain required POST certification and firearms qualification. Must be able to pass the background check, including verification of education, employment, military, criminal history, civil litigation, credit history, DMV records and personal history. Application Process
Completed application Responses to the supplemental questionnaire POST Certificate Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. Exam Process
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to, application review for minimum qualifications and required documents. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency; or other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list used by hiring departments for final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting accommodations must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Disaster Service Worker
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates) Join to apply for the Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates) role at City of Berkeley. Base pay range and benefits are provided by the City of Berkeley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$119,928.43/yr - $149,261.42/yr Responsibilities
At the City of Berkeley, Police Officers perform a wide variety of peace officer duties including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, problem solving, and providing information and assistance to the public. Positions may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, crime prevention or other police-related functions depending on rotational assignments. Minimum Qualifications
Completion of 60 college semester hours. Previous volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area is desirable. The Academy Graduate level requires successful completion of a California POST Basic Academy. Academy graduation must have been within the last three years. The Experienced level requires possession of a POST Basic Certificate and successful completion of the probationary employment period with a law enforcement agency in the State of California. The employment must have been within the last three years. Other Requirements
Must be free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment. Must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record. Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Must be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a college degree from an accredited institution. Must be free from physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to obtain and maintain required POST certification and firearms qualification. Must be able to pass the background check, including verification of education, employment, military, criminal history, civil litigation, credit history, DMV records and personal history. Application Process
Completed application Responses to the supplemental questionnaire POST Certificate Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. Exam Process
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to, application review for minimum qualifications and required documents. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency; or other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list used by hiring departments for final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting accommodations must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Disaster Service Worker
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Berkeley by 2x.
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