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City of Redwood City

Police Officer - Academy Graduate #24A-2 (20452276)

City of Redwood City, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061

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City of Redwood City Description

The City of Redwood City invites Location

1301 Maple Street Redwood City, 94062

Description

The City of Redwood City invites

YOU

to apply for:

Police Officer Entry Level (Academy Graduate)

THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City is currently accepting applications for entry level Police Officer candidates who are either currently attending, have recently been accepted to, or have successfully graduated from an accredited California P.O.S.T. Academy, and have less than one year of sworn law enforcement experience. The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for learning and long-term career growth in a city comprised of diverse residential and business communities. The objective for every Redwood City Police Officer is to protect life and property, proactively reduce crime and the fear of crime through the use of data-driven policing models, with an overarching operational philosophy of community policing and problem oriented strategies; as part of their mission to maintain a safe and connected community. The Redwood City Police Department is looking for professionals who strive to provide “excellent service with integrity and respect.” Candidates with a demonstrated work history of high motivation and who have consistently strived for self-improvement are encouraged to apply.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

The Redwood City Police Department strives to be a model law enforcement agency for others to emulate. We seek to develop and utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their professional growth. As a progressive police department, we seek to employ officers with a broad spectrum of experience, education, and experiences that will help us

deliver superior police emphasizing community-based policing, community interaction, and collaborative problem solving

to the valued members of our community. We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Police Officer Entry Level.

Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer. A complete application is required, including answers to the supplemental questionnaire and required documents to be included. Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university (60 units or more is preferred). REQUIRED: Attach a copy of college transcripts to application.

License Or Certificate

Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Other Requirements

Currently enrolled in or have successfully graduated from an accredited California P.O.S.T. approved basic academy (or California P.O.S.T. approved equivalent). Physically capable of passing the California P.O.S.T. medical examination job requirements. Meet all regulatory requirements for becoming a Peace Officer with a California P.O.S.T. agency.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Job PDF

FINAL 2024 Police Officer Entry Level Job Announcement #24A-2 with new POA salary as of 1-8-24.pdf

Benefits

Please click on the pdf job announcement for list of benefits.

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications submitted without the below

requirements

will not be considered.

CalOpps application and supplemental questionnaire via https://www.calopps.org/city-of-redwood-city Resume Transcript(s) demonstrating completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university. Must attach transcript copy to application. P.O.S.T. certificate or Proof of POST Academy enrollment. Must attach a certificate copy or copy of academy enrollment to application.

Recruitment Contact

Contact Phone

(650)780-7267

Contact Email

Ljuarez@redwoodcity.org Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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