Police Officer - Academy Grad
Police Officer - Academy Grad
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$ 116771 - 141939
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Posted on :
05-04-2025
Job Description
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- ***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Police Officer Academy GradPlease note: this is not an entry level police officer position. Please see our job opening for Police Officer Trainee if you are not currently enrolled in or recently graduated from the police academy.The City of Concord is seeking passionate professionals who are committed to serving the Concord community to serve as our next Police Officer.
The Police Department:
The members of the Concord Police Department are dedicated to providing the highest quality police services in order to enhance community safety protect life and property and reduce crime and the fear of crime. To do this we pledge to develop a partnership with the community lead a community commitment to resolve problems and improve the safety and quality of life in our city. For more information visit joinconcordpd.
What you will be doing in this role:
The Concord Police Officer is typically the first line of contact with the public on behalf of the City. A large part of the Officers role is to facilitate the resolution of problems by bringing together appropriate resources and to solve reoccurring problems. CommunityBased policing is integrated into the traditional public safety activities of our Officers. Police Officers may be armed and may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes. Flexible shift schedules include 410 and 312 options which may be changed periodically as job assignments may be rotated among patrol traffic criminal and juvenile investigation radio dispatching and administrative services.
We are looking for someone who:- Possesses the ability to observe accurately and remember names faces numbers incidents and places
- Can think and act quickly in emergencies
- Can judge situations and people accurately
- Can learn standard operating procedures of police headquarters radiotelephone and keyboardtype communications equipment
- Can understand and interpret laws and regulations
- Can prepare clear concise and comprehensive written reports
- Can become proficient in selfdefense techniques and in the care and use of firearms
- Can follow oral and written instructions
- Can deal courteously and effectively with the general public
- Embraces and embodies the Citys Mission Vision and Values.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
This position is represented by the Concord Police Officers Associationand receives an excellent benefits package including but not limited to:- New CalPERS members are eligible for 2.7 @ 57 plus Social Security
- Shift differential ranging from 3 8
- Specialty Assignments: Detective (Violence Suppression Unit Financial Crimes Unit Special Victims Unit Major Crimes Unit) Canine Community Impact Unit Motorcycle Traffic Investigator Special Enforcement Team Research & Development (Information Technology) Crime Scene Investigator FTO SWAT Front Desk Corporal Patrol Corporal and Drone Operator.
- Master Officer Program 10 at 15 years sworn service with 3 completed specialties.
- Longevity 5 at 18 years sworn service.
- $250/month bilingual pay for qualifying languages
- Education and POST Certificate Incentives up to 10
- Continued training and professional development opportunities
- Fully paid tuition reimbursement program with approval
- Generous contributions to health dental and vision plans
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program and robust peer support program
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Submit a completed City of Concord application.
2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated and only those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
3. Candidates that pass the panel interview will be subject to an extensivebackground examination(Download PDF reader)including a polygraph test psychological exam and physical. (Use of illegal /narcotics within the past year will disqualify an applicant. Sales of illegal will disqualify applicants. See below for more information.
3. Once testing is complete the Chief of Police shall review the background and postconditional offer assessments and make the final determination as to whether a final job offer is to be made.
Background Investigation:
All appointments to this position are subject to a fingerprint check polygraph and background investigation coordinated by the Concord Police Department. The following list describes some areas that are covered in the investigation:- Your relatives references and acquaintances are asked to comment on your suitability for a career in law enforcement.
- The information supplied regarding your educational history is examined and verified.
- You must list a history of your residences.
- Your work history and experience are examined with regard to your dependability relationships with fellow workers trustworthiness and general job performance.
- Military service records are subject to verification.
- The background investigation considers your management of personal finances (however being in debt does not automatically disqualify you).
- Your criminal driving and insurance records are evaluated. Felony convictions will be grounds for disqualification from the selection process.
- If you have a history of recent or prolonged use of illegal controlled substances you may be dismissed from the process.
Helpful tips when applying:- It is important to carefully read the complete job bulletin before submitting your application so you are aware of all requirements of both the position and the process.
- When preparing your application consider reviewing the job announcement and classification specification so that you may emphasize work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.
- Job duties should be an accurate reflection of the work you completed. Copying and pasting from your job description is not recommended as there may be duties listed that you did not perform.
- Answer all required supplemental questions completely and honestly. The information you put in the supplemental questionnaire must also be verified in your work history so if you say you have certain experience in the questionnaire make sure we can see it listed in your job history as well so we know where you performed those functions and for how long.
Examples of duties include but are not limited to
- Patrols an assigned area by car motorcycle or on foot to observe investigate and report suspicious and hazardous conditions; and apprehends and arrests law violators.
- Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.
- Investigates crimes accidents deaths and disturbances and gathers evidence; interviews questions and takes statements from complainants suspects and witnesses and completes case reports.
- Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; handles missing persons cases and works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and delinquency control programs.
- Directs traffic including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; and issues citations.
- Appears in court to present evidence and testimony in connection with criminal prosecution.
- Searches guards transports and assists in the booking and custodial care of prisoners.
- Serves writs warrants subpoenas and other legal documents.
- With required State certification may perform Paramedic duties by providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical care.
- May be assigned to assist in conducting special studies of crime prevention traffic control or other Police Department problems.
- Provides information and direction to the public and assists in developing community crime prevention programs and may speak before business school civic and social groups.
Qualifications
Education
Completion of the equivalent of 60 college semester units.
Academy Graduate:To be eligible for Academy Graduate consideration an individual must meet the above general requirements and must possess a certificate of completion from a POST certified basic training academy.
Police Officer Standards To be a candidate for the position of Police Officer you must fulfill all of the following:- Minimum Age:The candidate shall be at least 21 years of age at the time of Lateral Entry or Academy Graduate appointment.
- Character & Background: The candidate shall possess traits including initiative alertness integrity reliability courtesy and good judgment; and shall not have been convicted by any state or by the Federal Government for a crime the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or a state prison.
- Hearing: The candidate shall have normal hearing acuity.
- Weight: Weight shall be in good proportion with height.
- Physical & Mental Condition: The candidate shall be of sound physical condition; be of adequate physical stature and possess strength endurance and agility demonstrable in tests of physical performance and medical examination. The applicant shall be of good mentality and emotional maturity in good health and free from chronic disease impairment of bodily function loss or impairment of the use of any digit history of psychosis or psychoneurosis or other disabling defects.
- Vision: The candidate shall possess normal color vision and visual functions. Each eye must be free of any abnormal condition or disease which might adversely affect performance of duty and there must be visual acuity of not less than 20/100 vision in both eyes without correction for glass wearers and not less than 20/200 vision in both eyes without correction for contact lens wearers.
Other
Must possess a valid California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of hire and of continued employment. When assigned to Paramedic duties a valid Contra Costa County accredited California Paramedic Certificate is required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. United States citizenship is not required.EEO/ADA:The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process please contact Human Resources ator .
FOR MORE INFORMATIONregarding this recruitment please contact Sgt. Shasta Vanetti ator.
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Employment Type
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