Classification Definition
Under direct supervision performs a wide variety of support and paraprofessional police services duties in addition to learning Police Officer knowledge and skills; assists and observes Police Officers and civilian personnel; performs related work as assigned. This is a sub-entry level service class in which incumbents learn and gain additional qualifications in preparation for a career as a police officer. The trainee attends a POST certified police academy to develop knowledge and skills required for performance as a sworn officer.
Essential Duties and Responsiblities
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade; Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license; must possess satisfactory hearing capabilities and visual acuity and be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards; must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts; must be able to maintain firearms qualification. Must be 20 ½ years of age at time of application.
Must successfully complete the basic police academy which includes classroom and field training. Failure to successfully complete the police academy will result in termination.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of: Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts; techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations; safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
Ability to: Observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents; remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies; make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines; prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written materials; understand and follow oral and written directions; learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation.
This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
RETIREMENT
The California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), which took effect in January 2013, changes the way CalPERS retirement and health benefits are applied, and places compensation limits on members. The greatest impact is felt by new CalPERS members.
As Defined By The PEPRA, a New Member Includes
- A member who joined CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013, who, on or after January 1, 2013, is hired by a different CalPERS employer following a break in service of more than six months.
- A new hire who joined CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in another California public retirement system.
- A new hire who joins CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
All members who don't fall into the definitions above are considered classic members. Classic members will retain the existing benefit enrollment levels for future service with the same employer.
PERS Retirement Employee Cost-Sharing: Safety 9% Non-Safety 8% (Pre-Tax after PERS Contract Amendment effective date regarding cost-sharing)
CAFETERIA PLAN City's contribution to the Cafeteria Plan is $1,400 for Safety employees and $1,300 for Non-Safety employees to go towards the employee's contributions for Health, Vision, and Dental insurance premiums. Effective June 26, 2018 new hires will receive $100 per period "opt-out" allowance for not using City sponsored medical insurance.
LIFE INSURANCE provides a $50,000 double indemnity policy for employee plus dependent coverage ($10,000 for spouse and $5,000 dependent children).
BILINGUAL PAY is paid to employees who successfully pass the bilingual proficiency examination for Spanish ($100/month).
VACATION with pay of 11 working days per year is granted the first through fourth years.
TWELVE HOLIDAYS are observed each year, plus three floating holidays of employee's choice.
SICK LEAVE is accumulated at the rate of one day per month with no maximum amount of accumulation.
SPORTS CENTER usage has been made available; at no cost, to all employees as set forth in the usage guidelines. The facilities include weight room, racquetball and tennis courts, pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees employed for five (5) years or more, effective January 1, 2016, are eligible to receive a flat monthly amount of three hundred dollars
($300) contributed in their behalf by the City. Employees in the unit employed for ten (10) years or more, effective January 1, 2016, are eligible to receive a flat monthly amount of six hundred ($600) contributed in their behalf by the City.
More benefits can be found in the current RPBA MOU.
EMERGENCY SERVICE: All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
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Are you at least 20 1/2 years old at the time of this application?
