Police Recruit (Currently Attending An Academy)

Description/Special Instructions

The City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications for the position of

POLICE RECRUIT (CURRENTLY ATTENDING AN ACADEMY)

Are you currently enrolled in a police academy? Are you looking for a great opportunity to be a part of an agency that aspires to deliver world-class public safety services? Start a rewarding career with the Elk Grove Police Department and partner with a diverse community that shares mutual respect and trust. We are looking for motivated and community-oriented individuals to join our team and support our community.

This is a non-sworn position designed for individuals considering a career in law enforcement and for the purpose of preparing potential Police Officer candidates. Employees in this position are temporary, at-will employees with limited benefits. Upon promotion to the sworn Police Officer- Entry Level position, incumbents will earn a salary of $82,308.00/annually plus any applicable incentives and holiday in lieu pay pursuant to the EGPOA MOU.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change):

Filing Deadline: May 31, 2024, at 11:59pm

Oral Board Interviews: June 11 - 12, 2024 (In Person)

The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more.

Why work for the City of Elk Grove? Proud Heritage. Bright Future.

Community Profile

Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.

Representative Duties

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs developmental assignments and support to various programs within the Police Department and may attend a California P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Academy. Police Recruits participate in basic law enforcement training, gain an understanding of police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, acquire physical and emotional skills needed to successfully complete the police academy and may perform non-sworn, non-hazardous duties in support of a variety of police operations.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Attend and successfully complete a California P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Academy to the City's satisfaction.

• Participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs.

• Control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes violations and traffic regulations.

• Operate a variety of motor vehicles.

• Operates a wide variety of law enforcement equipment, including radio and communications equipment to transmit to and receive information from Police personnel using a coded response system.

• Perform investigative work.

• Attend briefings, meetings, seminars, and training activities.

• Review Department operating procedures, criminal law changes, crime maps, and other related information.

• Perform and variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Basic law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and department rules, policies, and procedures.

• Self-defense principles and practices.

• Research and report writing techniques.

• Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations.

• Principles and practices of record keeping and reporting.

• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Geographic features and locations within the area served.

Ability to:

• Learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology, and operation of equipment used in law enforcement, crime prevention, and investigation.

• Use and care for firearms.

• Observe, assimilate, remember, and recall pertinent facts and details.

• Read maps and mapped information.

• Follow oral and written directions

• Write clearly, accurately, concisely, legibly, and with correct grammatical construction and spelling.

• Use tact and maintain cooperative relationships with public.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following with the completed application:

• Attach proof of enrollment in a California POST Basic Peace Officer Academy. Failure to provide proof of enrollment will result in disqualification of your application.

• Must submit a proof of a California POST PELLET B T-score of 42 or higher. The PELLETB must have been taken within one year from the date of application.

• Must have a minimum of 35 college units. Four (4) years of U.S. Military Service with an honorable discharge or a reservist member with a Joint Service Transcript showing 35 credits can be substituted for the thirty-five (35) unit requirement. Proof of such must be provided with the application.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

• Must have a minimum of 35 college units at the time of entry to the Police Academy. Four (4) years of U.S. Military Service with an honorable discharge or a reservist member with a Joint Service Transcript showing 35 credits can be substituted for the thirty-five (35) unit requirement.

Experience:

One year of experience working with the public.

License or Certificate:

Possession or ability to possess an appropriate, valid California driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record by date of hire.

Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of completion of the Police Academy.

• Must submit a proof of a California PELLETB score of 42 or higher. The PELLETB must have been taken within one year from the date of application.

• Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Be able to meet medical standards as prescribed by POST and detailed in the POST Medical Screening Manual.

• Possess sufficient physical ability to successfully complete the POST certified basic academy and to perform the full scope and functions of a Police Officer.

• Applicants must be of good moral character and have no convictions of a felony offense or any offense reflecting lack of character or judgment. Conviction of a felony or serious misdemeanor is disqualifying.

• Incumbent will need to pass a POST background investigation which includes a drug screen, polygraph/CVSA examination, psychological and medical evaluation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is generally performed in a typical field environment, with most time spent sitting, standing or walking. Position will require work outdoors and using body, ear and eye protection. Incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts and assignments, and may work overtime with little or no notice.

Physical: Due to the varied and unpredictable nature of police work, the incumbent may also be required to perform the following: make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand position such as when sighting and shooting a firearm; may require continuous and repetitive arm-hand movements; use sufficient strength and agility to enable the incumbent to sprint, or jump; coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously such as when using hand radio while driving a vehicle or searching a building with firearm drawn, flashlight on and opening and closing doors; bend or stoop repeatedly and continuously over time such as getting in and out of patrol car or gathering evidence at crime scenes; wear a 15 lb. utility/gun belt which requires the continuous support from stomach and lower back muscles; may require the movement of heavy objects 50 lbs. and more. The incumbent may respond to complex police situations or emergencies and is therefore subject to any of the hazards encountered by police patrol officers. Operate various office equipment such as telephones, computers, copiers, fax machines, etc. Safely operate the following equipment in the performance of duties: A variety of City-owned vehicles; firearms; communications equipment, such as two-way radios, cell phones, and pagers; Mobile display terminals (MDT), various audio-visual equipment and any other equipment assigned. Required to physically take a resistive or combative subject into custody.

Vision: Within California POST standards as verified by a medical background.

Hearing: Within California POST standards as verified by a medical background.

The City of Elk Grove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 478-2230. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.