City of Woodland
Police Officer - Recruit (20677905)
City of Woodland, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
The City of Woodland is strategically located in California’s Sacramento Valley, one of the world’s richest agricultural areas. The City has a population of over 60,000 while maintaining its small town appeal, and is the County seat of Yolo County. Woodland is approximately 85 miles northeast of San Francisco and 24 miles northwest of Sacramento, the State Capitol. The City is ideally positioned along Interstate 5 and is also serviced by the Sacramento International Airport, 12 miles to the east. Known as the “City of Trees”, Woodland has 176 acres of parks with a wide variety of athletic fields, which host a myriad of year-round sports activities for youth and adults. The surrounding area offers water skiing and boating on Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa, and Folsom Lake. Winters can be enjoyed skiing at the many fine resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.
Woodland is a full-service City and includes the departments of Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Community Services, Public Library and the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s Office. In order to maintain a high level of service to our diverse community, the City of Woodland is looking for motivated and qualified applicants to join our current staff of 323 employees, 165 classifications City wide. The City offers a wide variety of positions with room for advancement.
Please consider the City of Woodland in your future career.
To attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T), a certified basic academy. Aftersuccessful completion of the P.O.S.T. academy, guaranteedpromotionto Police Officer where they will perform law enforcement and crime prevention work and do related work as required.
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. ABOUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT The Woodland Police Department is staffed with 72sworn officers and 22support employees.It, too, is expected to expand in size as the City grows.The Department is managed by a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief, fourLieutenants, ten Sergeants, and a Police Records Supervisor.The Department has three Bureaus: Patrol, Investigations, and Community Relations.Police Officers are assigned to all Bureaus where they work in various capacities and teams. Within theBureaus are many specialty units including K-9, Motors, School Resource Officers, Gang Task Force, Narcotics Agents, Detectives, and a Homeless Outreach Street Team. There are a number of collateral duties available to officersincluding SWAT, Crisis Negotiations Team, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, Arrest & Control Instructors,Firearms Instructors, Gang Resistance Education and Training(G.R.E.A.T) instructors, Social Media Team, and Bicycle Team. The Woodland Police Department prides itself in being a service-orientated agency using a Community Oriented Policing model and Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) strategy.The Woodland Police Department welcomes and practices constant community engagement, outreach, and activism. The City's Police Activities League (PAL) was formed and is led by Woodland Police personnel who place an emphasis on providing accessible and healthy activities for the city's youth. ABOUT THE CITY Woodland is a city of approximately 60,000residents. Incorporated in 1871, Woodland is conveniently located on I-5 just 12 miles northwest of Sacramento and 9 miles north of U.C. Davis. Woodland’s primary business is agriculture and light industrial, including distribution centers for Target, True Value, and Walgreens.Woodland has a community college, 2 senior high schools, 2 junior high schools, and 12 elementary schools in the public school district, supplemented by five private schools, grades K through 12.The area offers various recreation possibilities: water skiing and boating on the Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa, and Lake Folsom; skiing in the Sierras, hunting and fishing; five golf courses; and manyother youth and adult oriented recreations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS As a Police Officer Recruit, the Recruit will attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T), a certified basic academy during regular academy hours, and any other scheduled departmental and academy exercise activities. Successful completion of the academy is required to continue employment and be promoted to Police Officer. General Supervisionwill be provided by supervisoryPolice Department personnel, both sworn and civilian, and P.O.S.T. Academy staff. No direct supervision of staff is exercised. QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited U.S. high school; passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test; or possession of a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Environment:
The candidate will train in a high-stress police-training academy; indoor classrooms and outdoor physical agility course; exposed to noise, smoke, and inclement Physical:
Physical health, strength, stature, and agility to meet the physical demands of police work as determined by an agility test and a pre-employment physical exam. Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Age:
Must be 21 years of age upon completion of the academy. Citizenship:
A candidatemust be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law at the time of appointment. (Applicants may be in the process of obtaining legal authorizationupon application, but will need to show proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S. under federal law before being accepted into the Academy) Conduct: No felony convictions and good personal conduct. During the Background Investigation, a candidate is evaluated relative to an established set of automatic disqualification criteria. Candidates are asked questions relating to theRECENCY AND FREQUENCYof traffic citations, at-fault automobile collisions, illegal drug usage, arrests, and convictions. If you have any concerns regarding whether you may have an issue in your background that may lead to disqualification, it is highly recommended that you contact us for assistancePRIOR TObeginning the selection process. While wecannot divulge the Woodland Police Department'sspecific disqualification criteria, through a candid dialogue with you they can provide guidance and assistance in helping you evaluate your personal characteristics as they relate to the Woodland Police Department'sautomatic disqualification criteria. Sergeant Danzlcan be reached Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) at (530) 661-7860. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants for the Police Officer Recruit position must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a
minimum T-Score of 45 and must pass all components of the Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a
minimum score of 320. If taken within the past 12months, applicants may submit evidence of a P.O.S.T. Certified PELLETB test score with a score equal to or greater than a T-45 with the application
to be considered for this recruitment. Woodland Police Department will accept previously received Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) scores if it is in an official format and less than 6 months old. 1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) -
This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a
minimum T-Score of 45.
The areas covered by the test include: Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words 2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) -
This test consists of five individually timed and weighted events, and the
minimum passing score is 320 (Important – POST Academies may require a higher standard) . The events include: 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns and up to 34-inch high obstacles 165-pound body drag for 32 feet 6-foot chain link fence climb 6-foot solid wall climb 500-yard run Test Date: Woodland Police Department will offer the WSTB tests on an ongoing basis . Candidates will be notified of test dates and times once they have applied. Applicants for this position must take and pass the Physical Agility - Work Sample Test Battery (pass/fail), and the POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 45(weight: 100%). Those applicants who pass both the PELLETB and Physical Agility test (WSTB) will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Applicants who successfully pass the panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list and may be selected to participate in a final interview with the Chief of Police. APPLICATION Apply utilizing the CalOpps website:https://www.calopps.org/default.cfm .
A supplementalquestionnaire
must
be submitted with the application to be considered.
Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted. Review / Selection Process
: All applications, supplemental questionnaires, resumes, and assessment exam score documents will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training, and other job related qualifications. Those best meeting the stated qualifications and requirements for the position will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of a written exam (PELLETB) and a physical agility test (WSTB). Those candidates who pass both the written and physical agility tests will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Candidates successful in the testing process will be placed on the eligibility list. Candidates selected to continue in the process must successfully complete the following: • Personal history background check • Fingerprint examination with no felony or domestic violence convictions • An interview with members of the Command Staff • Pre-employment psychological testing and medical examination If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event. The City will also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check will include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information, and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointment authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the City will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Employees hired into this position shall refrain from the use of all tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco products) during the term of their employment with the City of Woodland. The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individualslegally authorized to work in the U.S. The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Woodland Police Department is looking for individuals whom are diversity and equity-minded, value community engagement, and are intrinsically motivated to serve the public as a Police Officer. The
Ideal Candidate
is: Of good moral character Able to make sound decisions An excellent communicator and capable of resolving conflict Able to work, make decisions, and prioritize in stressful situations Read, interpret, and apply laws and policies to make sound decisions Free of any felony convictions BENEFITS Salary (Current): $6,339.74/month Retirement: Public Employees' Retirement Systemusing the 2.7% at 57 formula. Current members of CalPERS may be eligible for the 3% at 55 formula. The City does
not
participate in social security Deferred Comp: Choice of deferred compensation plans Medical: CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPO. The city providesan allowance toward the cost of insurance. The maximum Family Allowance for 2019 is $2,097.20 per month Dental/Vision: City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services LTD: Wage protection for long-term disabilities Life Insurance: The city provides $50,000 life insurance policy Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available Vacation: 6.7 hours per month for the first three years Sick Leave: 10 hours per month, unlimited accumulation. Holidays: 8.3 hours per month of vacation leave in lieu of holiday time off Bilingual Pay: $200 per month for employees upon certification Uniform Allowances: Newly appointed police officers are provided body armor, uniforms, rain gear, and duty equipment. Certificate Pay:
Eligible officers may receive an additional salary based on possession of certificates issued by Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Agency (2.5% increase for an intermediate certificate, 4% foran advanced certificate, and 2.5% increase for a Bachelor's Degree). Special Instructions
Supplemental questionnaire
must
be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.
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The purpose of this recruitment is to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. ABOUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT The Woodland Police Department is staffed with 72sworn officers and 22support employees.It, too, is expected to expand in size as the City grows.The Department is managed by a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief, fourLieutenants, ten Sergeants, and a Police Records Supervisor.The Department has three Bureaus: Patrol, Investigations, and Community Relations.Police Officers are assigned to all Bureaus where they work in various capacities and teams. Within theBureaus are many specialty units including K-9, Motors, School Resource Officers, Gang Task Force, Narcotics Agents, Detectives, and a Homeless Outreach Street Team. There are a number of collateral duties available to officersincluding SWAT, Crisis Negotiations Team, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, Arrest & Control Instructors,Firearms Instructors, Gang Resistance Education and Training(G.R.E.A.T) instructors, Social Media Team, and Bicycle Team. The Woodland Police Department prides itself in being a service-orientated agency using a Community Oriented Policing model and Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) strategy.The Woodland Police Department welcomes and practices constant community engagement, outreach, and activism. The City's Police Activities League (PAL) was formed and is led by Woodland Police personnel who place an emphasis on providing accessible and healthy activities for the city's youth. ABOUT THE CITY Woodland is a city of approximately 60,000residents. Incorporated in 1871, Woodland is conveniently located on I-5 just 12 miles northwest of Sacramento and 9 miles north of U.C. Davis. Woodland’s primary business is agriculture and light industrial, including distribution centers for Target, True Value, and Walgreens.Woodland has a community college, 2 senior high schools, 2 junior high schools, and 12 elementary schools in the public school district, supplemented by five private schools, grades K through 12.The area offers various recreation possibilities: water skiing and boating on the Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa, and Lake Folsom; skiing in the Sierras, hunting and fishing; five golf courses; and manyother youth and adult oriented recreations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS As a Police Officer Recruit, the Recruit will attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T), a certified basic academy during regular academy hours, and any other scheduled departmental and academy exercise activities. Successful completion of the academy is required to continue employment and be promoted to Police Officer. General Supervisionwill be provided by supervisoryPolice Department personnel, both sworn and civilian, and P.O.S.T. Academy staff. No direct supervision of staff is exercised. QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited U.S. high school; passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test; or possession of a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Environment:
The candidate will train in a high-stress police-training academy; indoor classrooms and outdoor physical agility course; exposed to noise, smoke, and inclement Physical:
Physical health, strength, stature, and agility to meet the physical demands of police work as determined by an agility test and a pre-employment physical exam. Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Age:
Must be 21 years of age upon completion of the academy. Citizenship:
A candidatemust be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law at the time of appointment. (Applicants may be in the process of obtaining legal authorizationupon application, but will need to show proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S. under federal law before being accepted into the Academy) Conduct: No felony convictions and good personal conduct. During the Background Investigation, a candidate is evaluated relative to an established set of automatic disqualification criteria. Candidates are asked questions relating to theRECENCY AND FREQUENCYof traffic citations, at-fault automobile collisions, illegal drug usage, arrests, and convictions. If you have any concerns regarding whether you may have an issue in your background that may lead to disqualification, it is highly recommended that you contact us for assistancePRIOR TObeginning the selection process. While wecannot divulge the Woodland Police Department'sspecific disqualification criteria, through a candid dialogue with you they can provide guidance and assistance in helping you evaluate your personal characteristics as they relate to the Woodland Police Department'sautomatic disqualification criteria. Sergeant Danzlcan be reached Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) at (530) 661-7860. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants for the Police Officer Recruit position must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a
minimum T-Score of 45 and must pass all components of the Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a
minimum score of 320. If taken within the past 12months, applicants may submit evidence of a P.O.S.T. Certified PELLETB test score with a score equal to or greater than a T-45 with the application
to be considered for this recruitment. Woodland Police Department will accept previously received Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) scores if it is in an official format and less than 6 months old. 1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) -
This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a
minimum T-Score of 45.
The areas covered by the test include: Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words 2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) -
This test consists of five individually timed and weighted events, and the
minimum passing score is 320 (Important – POST Academies may require a higher standard) . The events include: 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns and up to 34-inch high obstacles 165-pound body drag for 32 feet 6-foot chain link fence climb 6-foot solid wall climb 500-yard run Test Date: Woodland Police Department will offer the WSTB tests on an ongoing basis . Candidates will be notified of test dates and times once they have applied. Applicants for this position must take and pass the Physical Agility - Work Sample Test Battery (pass/fail), and the POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 45(weight: 100%). Those applicants who pass both the PELLETB and Physical Agility test (WSTB) will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Applicants who successfully pass the panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list and may be selected to participate in a final interview with the Chief of Police. APPLICATION Apply utilizing the CalOpps website:https://www.calopps.org/default.cfm .
A supplementalquestionnaire
must
be submitted with the application to be considered.
Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted. Review / Selection Process
: All applications, supplemental questionnaires, resumes, and assessment exam score documents will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training, and other job related qualifications. Those best meeting the stated qualifications and requirements for the position will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of a written exam (PELLETB) and a physical agility test (WSTB). Those candidates who pass both the written and physical agility tests will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Candidates successful in the testing process will be placed on the eligibility list. Candidates selected to continue in the process must successfully complete the following: • Personal history background check • Fingerprint examination with no felony or domestic violence convictions • An interview with members of the Command Staff • Pre-employment psychological testing and medical examination If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event. The City will also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check will include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information, and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointment authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the City will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Employees hired into this position shall refrain from the use of all tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco products) during the term of their employment with the City of Woodland. The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individualslegally authorized to work in the U.S. The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Woodland Police Department is looking for individuals whom are diversity and equity-minded, value community engagement, and are intrinsically motivated to serve the public as a Police Officer. The
Ideal Candidate
is: Of good moral character Able to make sound decisions An excellent communicator and capable of resolving conflict Able to work, make decisions, and prioritize in stressful situations Read, interpret, and apply laws and policies to make sound decisions Free of any felony convictions BENEFITS Salary (Current): $6,339.74/month Retirement: Public Employees' Retirement Systemusing the 2.7% at 57 formula. Current members of CalPERS may be eligible for the 3% at 55 formula. The City does
not
participate in social security Deferred Comp: Choice of deferred compensation plans Medical: CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPO. The city providesan allowance toward the cost of insurance. The maximum Family Allowance for 2019 is $2,097.20 per month Dental/Vision: City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services LTD: Wage protection for long-term disabilities Life Insurance: The city provides $50,000 life insurance policy Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available Vacation: 6.7 hours per month for the first three years Sick Leave: 10 hours per month, unlimited accumulation. Holidays: 8.3 hours per month of vacation leave in lieu of holiday time off Bilingual Pay: $200 per month for employees upon certification Uniform Allowances: Newly appointed police officers are provided body armor, uniforms, rain gear, and duty equipment. Certificate Pay:
Eligible officers may receive an additional salary based on possession of certificates issued by Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Agency (2.5% increase for an intermediate certificate, 4% foran advanced certificate, and 2.5% increase for a Bachelor's Degree). Special Instructions
Supplemental questionnaire
must
be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.
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