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City of East Palo Alto

Police Recruit (20566003)

City of East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Police Recruit (20566003) – City of East Palo Alto. OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Location

141 Demeter St, East Palo Alto, 94303 Base pay range

$30.00/hr Description

The City of East Palo Alto is actively seeking motivated, compassionate, personable Police Recruits. The Police Recruit attends and successfully completes an approved Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified basic police academy training program; performs all related learning and testing activities; performs a variety of routine to complex field and administrative activities in support of police services and programs for the City’s Police Department; provides comprehensive non-sworn staff support to Police Department supervisory and management personnel on a wide variety of law enforcement programs, projects, and services; responds to public requests and performs related duties, as assigned. Ideal Candidate

Be a collaborative, inclusive, and encouraging team member. Be adaptable and able to work under stressful or difficult conditions. Be comfortable working in inclement weather conditions at all hours of the day and night, including on weekends and holidays. Able to keep calm and patient with members of the public in stressful or volatile situations. Be able to demonstrate independent judgment. Possess excellent people skills. Show dedication to the City of East Palo Alto and the community. Bilingual is highly desirable. Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12th) grade. Experience: No experience is required but experience in a law enforcement environment is desired. License and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by the time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record. Special Requirements

Free from any disqualifications for employment including felony convictions Gov. Code 1029 Legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law Gov. Code 1031 Be at least 21 years of age Gov. Code 1031.4 Good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation Gov. Code 1031 Be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. California P.O.S.T. Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) or other professionally developed and validated test of reading and writing ability. With a passing T-score of 42 or above. Commission Regulation 1951 Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a score of 330 or above Penal Code section 13510 Benefits

During the academy, the following benefits will be available. Medical coverage is provided through Sutter Health and Kaiser Permanente. The city pays 100% of employee-only Kaiser coverage and 65% of dependent coverage up to the plan. Dental insurance is through Delta Dental. The city pays the full cost for employees only. Long-term disability, life insurance ($25,000) until graduation from the Academy, then increases to $50,000. CalPERS retirement information applies for Classic and New Members with employee contributions as specified. After graduation, eligibility for sworn status and Field Training Program is available, subject to meeting Employment Standards. Selection process

Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. The most qualified will be invited to a panel interview, followed by an interview with the Chief of Police. Successful candidates will undergo a standard background investigation including a polygraph, psychological evaluation, and physical examination with drug screening. Application process

To be considered, apply through CalOpps.org. Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered. This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. If special assistance is needed, contact the provided recruitment resources. About the department

The City of East Palo Alto Police Department emphasizes community partnerships, crime suppression and analysis, problem solving, and collaborative public safety initiatives to improve quality of life.

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