POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

Police Officer Recruit The Stockton Police Department offers excellent opportunities for individuals who are currently attending a full or part-time police academy looking to secure a position with an organization offering growth opportunity and challenge View the City of Stockton Police website. INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES: Sign on Bonus - $15,000 Relocation Assistance Reimbursement 40 hours of vacation available for immediate use OTHER INCENTIVES: City pays the entire employee share of their health plan contribution QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL: Currently attend a California P.O.S.T Basic Peace Officer Academy; Provide a letter from their academy; and Provide a copy of their POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test with a T-Score of 45.0 or higher. Academy attendees who meet these qualifications may apply now. Any questions regarding whether you meet these qualifications may be directed to the Stockton Police Department at SPDRecruiting@stocktonca.gov. Specific information regarding how to submit required information and documentation is available in the supplemental questionnaire portion of the application. GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION: BARGAINING UNIT: Stockton Police Officers' Association (SPOA) This non-sworn training position learns general police work, and under close supervision, participates in a comprehensive training program. Performs other related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This position is an entry-level, non-sworn position in the Police Department. Incumbents are currently attending a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy on a full-time or part-time basis and must satisfactorily pass all of the requirements that lead to the possession of the P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate in addition to passing all phases of the background process before becoming candidates for the sworn position of Police Officer. This is a full-time (40 hour/week) position. Those enrolled in the Police Academy on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours/week), will make up the remaining time through work experience at the Stockton Police Department. Appointment in this position is limited to the duration of the Police Academy. Academic progress and physical achievement are closely monitored during this training period. Upon successful completion and graduation from the Police Academy, recruits shall be appointed to the position of probationary Police Officer. Emphasis is placed on community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving. An assignment to this classification is temporary. Failure to graduate from the academy within the prescribed training period will result in termination from City of Stockton employment. PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only): Performs law enforcement and crime prevention work. Attends Academy and other related training. Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. Provides information, directions, and assistance to the public in a variety of situations; takes reports and assists the public with complaints or unusual situations. Controls traffic flow and enforces state laws and local municipal code violations and traffic regulations. Performs investigative work. Participates in and provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs. Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; provides direction and traffic control in accident or incident situations, special events, or other congested situations. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from a United States high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate received from a recognized accrediting association. Completion of some college course work is preferred. Other Requirements: Must be attending a California P.O.S.T. certified peace officer academy. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Must be at twenty (20) years of age at the time of application, and twenty-one (21) years of age by time of appointment as a Police Officer. Must successfully complete a background investigation, which shall include a polygraph and psychological examination, and a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance. Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Must be able to pass a physical examination, which includes a drug screen, administered by the City Physician. Vision requirements are 20/100 uncorrected; 20/30 corrected. Color blindness will be cause for rejection. Hearing must be within normal range -- 5/5. Must maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards, including mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to