Police Officer (Lateral) (20520040)

South Bay

Close Date

Continuous

Salary

$137,592.00-$167,084.00 Annually

Additional Questionnaires

None

About Mountain View

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The Organization

The City of Mountain View is a progressive, full-service city, operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The seven Council Members are elected at-large for four-year terms that are staggered, with elections held in even-numbered years.

Service on the Council is limited to two consecutive full terms, with the ability to run again after a two-year hiatus. Each January, the Council elects one of its members as Mayor and another as Vice Mayor. Assisting the City Council in an advisory capacity is a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.

The Mountain View City Council has a well-earned reputation for taking the lead on challenging regional issues, working together with civility and treating members of the community and City staff with respect. Every two years, the Council adopts priority goals that provide a focus for the organization's workplan and drive progress on important community issues. The City Council appoints the City Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager, who oversees the departments of Community Development, Community Services, Finance and Administrative Services, Fire, Information Technology, Library, Human Resources, Police, and Public Works.

The three Council appointees enjoy a close working relationship as part of a highly collaborative, goal-oriented department head team. Mountain View's sound fiscal practices, strong budget discipline, and diversified tax base, have allowed the City to maintain its AAA credit rating. The City has established the following organizational values that guide City work:

• Provide exceptional service

• Act with integrity

• Treat others with respect

The Community We Serve

Located between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Bay, Mountain View is just over 12 square miles in the center of Silicon Valley (10 miles north of San Jose and 35 miles south of San Francisco). The City is home to many internationally known corporations and thriving small business base. While leading the region in innovation and ideas, Mountain View remains committed to the traditional values of strong neighborhoods and resident involvement.

Mountain View prides itself on providing excellent public services and facilities that meet the needs of a caring and diverse community in a financially responsible manner. In the heart of the City, Mountain View's historic and active downtown offers a wide range of attractions including a vibrant restaurant and shopping scene, cultural events, concerns and a weekly farmer's market. The Civic Center, built around Pioneer Park, has one of the finest performing arts facilities in Northern California, as well as a 60,000 square foot state-of-the-art Library.

Mountain View is made up of a variety of distinct, locally organized neighborhood and homeowners associations that help identify our community's needs and shape the City's future.

Mountain View's City parks and extensive trail system provide an array of opportunities for recreation and active living, Shoreline-at-Mountain View is a regional park with stunning views along San Francisco Bay, featuring an 18-hole golf course, sailing lake and 9.35 miles of trail.

With so much to offer, it is not surprising that in 2021 Niche.com ranked Mountain View #1 in the Best Suburb to Live in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Location

1000 Villa Street Mountain View, 94041

Description

Please click on the Job PDF below to view the full job announcement.

Job Announcement URL:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mountainview/jobs/4539430/police-officer-…

Job Description URL:

https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1914/637956581490330000

Job PDF:

2024.06.26 Police Officer Lateral JA.pdf

Special Instructions

Are You Ready? Apply.

Submit your application and upload a copy of your POST Basic Certificate online at GovernmentJobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; Fax: (650) 962-8505 or Email: humanresources@mountainview.gov. This recruitment is open continuously with a first review date of August 7, 2024.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early! Based on the application screening and subsequent Pre-employment History Questionnaire (PHQ), those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral board panel (weighted 100 percent). A select number of finalists will be invited to a Chief's interview. Depending on the number of applications, this process may be altered.

Fine Print.

The $5,000 new hire bonus is reserved for new hires; current City of Mountain View employees are not eligible. Bonus is paid in two payments; $2,500 in your first paycheck and $2,500 following successful completion of the probationary period.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Mountain View Police Department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for law enforcement agencies.

Candidates must successfully pass a medical exam, psychological screening, and an extensive background investigation conducted under POST guidelines, including polygraph testing and a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check, prior to employment. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Attention City of Mountain View employees: This position qualifies under the Referral Incentive Program.

A Referral Incentive Form must be submitted prior to the applicant's initial interview to qualify for the incentive. For questions, see Administrative Instruction 3-27 and call Human Resources for more information.