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Georgia Department of Human Services

Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral

Georgia Department of Human Services, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399

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Position Summary Under general supervision, performs professional duties in a sworn capacity pursuant to California Penal Code 830.1 and is responsible for protecting persons and property; enforcing state and local laws and ordinances; identifying, deterring and investigating crime; contributing to the positive welfare of the community; and performing related work as required.

Representative Duties Representative duties are outlined in the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited California POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy; OR

Certificate of Completion from an accredited California POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy awarded or renewed within the previous consecutive three (3) years at time of application.

Police Academy Graduate

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who properly complete the application and clearly demonstrate on the City application and supplemental questionnaire that they possess the minimum qualifications listed above.

Lateral – Police Officer

A current full-time Police Officer for at least one continuous year in the State of California as a Peace Officer, as defined by California Penal Code Section 830, 830.1, and 830.2; and possess a California POST Basic Certificate.

Possess a California POST Basic Certificate.

Out‑of‑State Applicants: Currently employed full‑time for at least one continuous year of sworn general law enforcement experience and possession of the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).

All Applicants Must Meet The Following

Age: Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment date.

Education: California POST requires possession of a U.S. high school diploma or GED.

Certificate: POST Certificate must be valid at the time of appointment date.

License: Must possess a valid Class "C" California driver's license.

Physical Condition/Vision: Good physical condition. Vision and physical conditions must satisfy established POST Medical Standards as provided on their website: POST – Medical Screening Manual.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship prior to application for employment in compliance with Government Code Section 1031.

Felony: Record must be free from any felony convictions.

Examination (Weighted: 100%) As part of the requirement to be considered for the Police Officer – Academy Graduate/Lateral position, applicants must successfully complete a preliminary investigation of their personal history and background to determine suitability for this position with the Bakersfield Police Department. A copy of the Preliminary Background Questionnaire document can be viewed and downloaded

here.

For more information on the recruitment process, please visit the City’s Website or JOINBPD.US.

Benefits Summary

Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit

Fire Safety Unit

Police Safety Unit

Police Trainee Unit

Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City’s participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City’s Retirement Info page for additional information.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries: Government Administration

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