Police Officer - Trainee, Lateral Or Academy Graduate (20486835)

San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

Until filled or until 100 applicants

Salary

$8,709.15-$12,810.01 Monthly

Additional Questionnaires

None

About Atherton

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Atherton (population 7,194) is an entirely residential community located on the Peninsula midway between San Francisco and San Jose. The Town has a rural appeal, dominated by heritage trees and quaint roadways.

Atherton was incorporated in 1923 and is a general law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government with five elected Council Members and a full-time staff of 39. Atherton is a Town of approximately five square miles with 50 miles of streets.

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Location

80 Fair Oaks Lane Atherton, 94027

Description

THE POSITION:

The ideal candidate for Police Officer will be an individual with a high commitment to customer service, a proven record of integrity, and the ability to work comfortably in a small-town atmosphere enjoyed by the residents of Atherton.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record; POST certification to include demonstrated firearms proficiency and qualification; complete a comprehensive background investigation including a polygraph, psychological, and medical examination.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Applicants must be able to apply the knowledge and skills required of a sworn police officer, and display the ability to perform the following: patrol the Town in an assigned area, individually or as part of a team; provide information, directions and assistance to the public in a variety of situations; take reports and assist the public with complaints; observe, monitor and control routine and unusual traffic situations; stop motorists for various vehicle code violations, and issue traffic citations or give verbal warnings; make arrests for criminal offenses; serve warrants and subpoenas; transport individuals for medical clearance and booking at the County facility; be available to work a wide range of schedules that may include weekends, holidays, and night shifts.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

The current monthly salary for these positions ranges depending on the job title and experience.

Police Trainee - $8709.15 per month; Police Officer - $10,538.83 - $12,810.01.

Benefits include California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS), medical, dental and vision insurance; Educational Assistance Plan (EAP); sick leave incentive and conversion plan, deferred compensation.

APPLICATION, TESTING AND HIRING CRITERIA

All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest and a current resume' delineating their education, training, and experience. There is NO closing date as the application period will remain open until the position(s) are filled.

The hiring process will include but is not limited to evaluation of the letter of interest and personal resume', oral interview panel, and Chief of Police interview. Successful applicants must meet or exceed the minimum qualifications.

Please submit all paperwork to the following:

Atherton Police Department

c/o Jennifer Frew, 80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA 94027 or via email - jfrew@ci.atherton.ca.us

For further information regarding the Town, you can log on at www.ci.atherton.ca.us

DEADLINE - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for Police Officer will be an individual with a high commitment to customer service, a proven record of integrity, and the ability to work comfortably in a small-town atmosphere enjoyed by the residents of Atherton.

Benefits

The current monthly salary for these positions ranges depending on the job title and experience.

Police Trainee - $8709.15 per month; Police Officer - $10,538.83 - $12,810.01.

Benefits include California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS), medical, dental and vision insurance; Educational Assistance Plan (EAP); sick leave incentive and conversion plan, deferred compensation.

Special Instructions

All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest and a current resume' delineating their education, training, and experience. There is NO closing date as the application period will remain open until the position(s) are filled.

The hiring process will include but is not limited to evaluation of the letter of interest and personal resume', oral interview panel, and Chief of Police interview. Successful applicants must meet or exceed the minimum qualifications.

Please submit all paperwork to the following:

Atherton Police Department

c/o Jennifer Frew, 80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA 94027 or via email - jfrew@ci.atherton.ca.us

For further information regarding the Town, you can log on at www.ci.atherton.ca.us