$30,000 Hiring Bonus:
- 10 years - 11 years and 364 days - 2.50%
- 12 years - 13 years and 364 days - 3.50%
- 14 years - 15 years and 364 days - 4.50%
- 16 years - 17 years and 364 days - 6.0%
- 18 years - 19 years and 364 days - 7.50%
- 20 years or more - 10.0%
- Additional 1.5% of base salary for an associate degree.
- Additional 3.0% of base salary for a bachelor's degree.
- Motor Officer 5% of base salary
- Canine Officer 5% of base salary
- FTO 5% of base salary
- Bilingual Pay $250/per month
- Unit members shall receive a three percent (3.0%) base salary increase July 1, 2024
- Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order and discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
- Respond to general public service and crime victim calls, traffic hazards, stray animal reports, and related misdemeanors and felony incidents.
- Plan, execute, write, and serve search warrants; search suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contra band and lost or missing people.
- Serve arrest warrants; make arrests for crimes committed under penal and institute codes; perform booking procedures for new prisoners; contact and interview witnesses to gain additional information.
- Process and store evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintain records, and enter data into computer as necessary.
- Investigate organized crime and gang activities, subjects, groups, and representatives relative to assigned area of responsibility; collect intelligence information and produce cases and reports for presentation to the District Attorney.
- Review and investigate reports relating to vehicle theft and accidents.
- Conduct a variety of investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility including narcotics, crimes against property and persons; gather information from witnesses and informants; interview suspects; prepare reports, and follow up on investigations.
- Testify in juvenile and civil courts and DMV hearings; prepare and process court reports.
- Maintain and operate specialized police surveillance equipment including transmitters, radios, and cameras.
- Develop, conduct and participate in training exercises and classes; respond to and resolve questions and concerns; stay abreast of current crime trends and innovative policing techniques; implement new information into training programs as appropriate.
- Perform unique duties of assigned area of responsibility including SWAT, K-9, bicycle, and mounted police units.
- Assist other investigators and police divisions in related investigative activities.
- May serve in a lead capacity in the absence of immediate supervisor.
- Provide news releases to the media; conduct television interviews for public awareness.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
For more information about the California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver click here.
Experience
- Current employment, or employment within the last three (3) years as a full-time Sworn Peace Officer, for a City, County, or State Government and possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver is required.
- California public agency experience as a Sworn Peace Officer, for a City, County, or State Government is highly desirable.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the completion of a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy, or California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver is required.
- Possession of an appropriate valid driver license with a satisfactory driving record is required.
- Possession of a Basic California P.O.S.T. Certificate orCalifornia P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver is required.
- Possession of an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate is required.
- Cannot be related to any other employee in the Palm Springs Police Department.
- In accordance with Government Code Section 1031 and 1031.5, to be appointed as a peace officer in California, you must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Citizenship status must be conferred within three years of applying for citizenship or within 3 years before date of appointment to the position of Sworn Police Officer.
- Must reside within 1 hour driving distance from the Palm Springs Police Department at time of appointment to the position of Sworn Police Officer.
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation including a criminal history check for job related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph screening, credit check, psychological screening and a physical and drug screen.
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.
Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.
The selection process - for this position, may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview.
Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.
Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.
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If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:
Palm Springs, CA 92262
The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.