Police Officer (Lateral) Or Post Academy Graduate

Salary: $135,031.00 - $180,956.00 Annually
Location : Albany, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00202Cont.
Department: Police
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This recruitment will remain open until the positions are filled.
The City of Albany is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral) or POST Academy Graduate. Interested individuals may apply as either Academy Participants/Recent Graduates or Laterals. Please read the "Selection Process" section carefully to determine what documentation you must submit with your application.
The Albany Police Department is committed to serving others while keeping Albany a safe and welcoming community. The uniqueness of Albany's size, combined with its location in a densely populated portion of the Bay Area, allows for our officers to handle a variety of priority calls for service, while still being able to perform the highest level of proactive policing. Officers have the ability to focus on community-based policing where they can develop and maintain good relationships with Albany residents and business owners.
The Position:
Positions in this class are occupied by sworn personnel pursuant to California Penal Code §830.1 who are responsible for protecting persons and property; enforcing state and local laws and ordinances; and maintaining order. The duties require initiative, resourcefulness, the ability to analyze situations and in emergencies to adopt a quick, effective, and responsible course of action. The work involves frequent contact with the public and the ability to deal with persons in tense situations where relations may be strained.
Examples of Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ensures active community policing pursuant to codified department policy and strategies.
• Patrols an assigned area by car, bicycle, or on foot; observes, investigates, and reports suspicious and hazardous conditions; apprehends and arrests law violators.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of city ordinances, state laws, and federal laws.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths, and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions, and takes statements from complainants, suspects, and witnesses; completes reports.
• Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; handles missing persons cases; works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and in delinquency control programs.
• Searches, transports, and assists in the booking of prisoners.
• Participates in specialty units including hostage negotiation teams, tactical response team, and other related police specialty units.
• Completes and submits reports and documentation of work performed.
• Organizes community outreach events; Speaks before business, school, civic and special groups, as necessary.
• Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.
• Answers questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the department.
• Serves as Field Training Officer, as assigned; trains new recruits and lateral Police Officers; documents trainee progress and prepares evaluations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid California Driver's License at time of hire

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in a law enforcement agency.
• Completion of an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree with major course work in criminal justice, social science, management, or a related field.

Academy Participant/Recent Graduate candidates must also:

• Be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a California POST Academy; AND Possess a T-Score of 42.5 or higher on the California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery. POST assessment results are valid within one year (12 months) from the date that the test was administered. OR
• Pass the National Testing Network (NTN) - Law Enforcement Test: The written test may be waived for applicants with a recently achieved minimum passing score for each section: Video: 55%, Writing: 65% and Reading: 65%. The score letter must be dated within the last 12 months (from the date of the test).NTN offers the Law Enforcement Test online. To register, visit their website at: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ntn-test-law-national.cfm

Lateral candidates must also:

• Be a current full-time Police Officer; ANDpossess a California POST Basic Certificate or Certificate of completion from an accredited California POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy awarded or renewed within the previous consecutive thirty-six months at time of application. OR
• Pass the National Testing Network (NTN) - Law Enforcement Test: The written test may be waived for applicants with a recently achieved minimum passing score for each section: Video: 55%, Writing: 65% and Reading: 65%. The score letter must be dated within the last 12 months (from the date of the test).NTN offers the Law Enforcement Test online. To register, visit their website at: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ntn-test-law-national.cfm

Incentive Program for Lateral Candidates:

• 80 hours of vacation time for Police Officers that successfully complete FTO.

Selection Process
All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
1. Application: a completed application includes the following:
If applying as an Academy Participant/Graduate candidate:

• Letter/Notice proving current enrollment in or recent graduation from a California POST Academy; ANDT-Score of 42.5 or higher on the California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (dated within the past 12 months) of application from the date that the test was administered. OR
• Pass the National Testing Network (NTN) - Law Enforcement Test: The written test may be waived for applicants with a recently achieved minimum passing score for each section: Video: 55%, Writing: 65% and Reading: 65%. The score letter must be dated within the last 12 months (from the date of the test). NTN offers the Law Enforcement Test online. To register, visit their website at: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ntn-test-law-national.cfm

If applying as a Lateral candidate:

• Possess a California POST Basic Certificate or Certificate of completion from an accredited California POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy awarded or renewed within the previous consecutive thirty-six months at time of application. OR
• Pass the National Testing Network (NTN) - Law Enforcement Test: The written test may be waived for applicants with a recently achieved minimum passing score for each section: Video: 55%, Writing: 65% and Reading: 65%. The score letter must be dated within the last 12 months (from the date of the test).NTN offers the Law Enforcement Test online. To register, visit their website at: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ntn-test-law-national.cfm

2. Oral Board & Chief's Interview
After all applications have been reviewed, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview consisting of two to three members of the Albany Police Department. Candidates that pass the oral board interview will be placed on an Eligibility List. A select number of candidates from the Eligibility List will then be invited to participate in the Chief's interview.
3. Background Investigation
A thorough investigation of a personal history, including but not limited to work history, education, military, arrest record, etc., will be conducted on candidates certified to the Police Department. A polygraph is a part of the background examination.
4. Job Offer
Candidates may be provided with a conditional job offer. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates must successfully complete a required psychological examination and medical examination prior to appointment.
The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. 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 (510) 528-5715 a minimum of five days prior to the examination.
Salary

• $135,031-$180,956*
  • This salary range includes incentives for POST certificates, college degrees, bilingual pay, holiday pay, longevity pay and night shift differential.
  • Displayed salary range with the included incentives will be effective date 11/13/2023.

Retirement

• CalPERS Classic Sworn: 3% @ 55 retirement formula
• CalPERS PEPRA Sworn: 2.7% @ 57 formula

Health Insurance

• The City offers a choice of medical plans through the CalPERS Medical Program. The City aligns its contribution rates with CalPERS Kaiser Region 1 premium.
• Employees who have minimum essential medical coverage through another source may elect to waive enrollment in the City's medical plan and elect the alternative benefit. Employees will receive elective paid leave that is cashed out each quarter.

Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability

• 100% Employer-paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan
• 100% Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance in the amount of $50,000

Other Optional Benefits

• Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
• Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through ICMA
• Payroll Roth IRA plan, administered through ICMA
• Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
• Commuter Checks
• Disability plan through PORAC (Sworn Only)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance Buy-Up Plan

Leave

• Vacation Leave: 11 days per year (increases with years of service)
• Holiday pay: 13 days per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year

Incentives & Pay

• Education
• POST
• Bilingual Pay
• Night Shift Differential
• Longevity Pay
• Uniform Allowance ($1,200 annually)
• Special Assignment Pay (Sworn Only)
• Acting Pay (Sworn Only)
• TRT Pay (Sworn Only)
• Safety Equipment Allowance (Sworn Only)

Additional Benefits

• Free on-site fitness gym
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Health Savings Plan (employee contributions)

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Please indicate whether you are applying and meet the qualifications as an Academy Participant/Recent Graduate or Lateral candidate:

• Academy Partcipant/Recent Graduate: I am currently enrolled in a California POST Academy OR I have recently graduated from a California POST Academy and possess a California POST Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate, but I am not a current full-time Police Officer.
• Lateral: I am a current full-time Police Officer in possession of a California Basic POST Certificate or a California POST Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate awarded or renewed within the previous consecutive thirty-six months at the time of application.

02
Were you referred by an Albany Police Department personnel, if so list name and job title?
03
During the time you are filling out this application, are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?

• Yes
• No

04
Did you attach the required documentation, as it pertains to the position you are applying for, to your application?

• Yes
• No

05
Applicants for the Police Officer position must meet minimum standards. The following questions relate to the standards that the Albany Police Department has adopted as prima facie disqualification for public safety applicants. I understand that any material misstatement of fact or significant admission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview (Personal History Statement) or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies.

• Yes
• No

06
Have you been involved in two (2) or more chargeable collisions within the past three (3) years prior to the date of application?

• Yes
• No

07
Have you been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within four (4) years prior to application date, or any two (2) convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

• Yes
• No

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Have y...