Police Recruit - Entry Level

Salary: $32.76 Hourly
Location : CA, CA
Job Type: Temporary Part-Time
Job Number: PDRecruit24-1
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 12/05/2023
Closing Date: 1/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
JOIN OUR TEAM!
The Pismo Beach Police Department is seeking highly qualified individual(s) to join our team. We are looking for person(s) with high energy, who are innovative and progressive thinking, who demonstrate self-initiative and leadership potential, and who have high personal standards.
The candidate(s) selected will be sponsored to attend the 21 week program at the Allan Hancock Law Enforcement Academy that will begin July 2024.
About the City: The City of Pismo Beach is located along seven miles of scenic central pacific coastline in San Luis Obispo County. Powdery sand beaches, fine restaurants and luxurious resort hotels, quaint shopping and an outlet mall, close access to award-winning wineries along with a temperate marine climate all draw visitors to Pismo Beach. As such, the police department practices a unique form of tourism-oriented policing.
According to 2010 census information, the resident population of Pismo Beach is 7,655. However, the city's population can reach between 25,000 and 50,000 on any given weekend. The city hosts several annual special events such as the Car Show and Fourth of July Fireworks, which draw crowds of up to 100,000 people. Police services during these seasonal influxes require careful planning and allocation of resources. There is a special event hosted almost every weekend throughout the entire year in Pismo Beach.
Job Summary: Under close instruction and supervision, attends and participates in a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy, participating in and passing all required classes. Receives basic law enforcement training regarding various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness. Upon successful completion of the academy, this classification becomes a Police Reserve or probationary Entry-Level Police Officer.
PELLET B and PAT Test will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Examples of Essential Job Functions
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.

• Attends P.O.S.T. certified police academy, participating in and successfully passing all mandated and required classes designated to develop awareness and understanding of the functions and responsibilities of Police Officers.
• Academy training may include, but is not limited to following: instruction on proper handling and firing of firearms; review of radio codes and applicable Penal Code, Vehicle Code and other statutory code sections; overview of the court system; writing and editing police reports; observing law enforcement activities such as maintenance of order, crime prevention, and protection of citizens and property; review of rules, regulations, and procedures; developing and maintaining high level of physical fitness; learning and demonstrating competence in arrest and control techniques; and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic English composition, grammar, and spelling
• After completion of the academy, knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment
• Basic knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances
• Principles and practices of exemplary customer service

ABILITY TO:

• Acquire knowledge to pass the P.O.S.T. certified police academy
• Write clearly, accurately, concisely, legibly, and with correct English grammatical construction and spelling
• Read and interpret technical documents in English
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Observe, assimilate, remember, record, and recall pertinent facts and details
• Read maps and mapped information
• Apply selected knowledge (i.e., laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, criminal investigation theories, etc.) in collecting, organizing, and analyzing a variety of information in order to decide on an appropriate and reasonable course of action
• Take a proactive approach to problem solving; analyze problems and have the potential to rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situations
• Plan and effectively present material orally to diverse groups
• Deal courteously and appropriately with the public
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop skill in the use of firearms
• Effectively utilize required equipment; undergo and maintain the appropriate physical conditioning
• Use word processing and computer software highly desirable
• Learn the organization, procedures, and operating details of the City department to which assigned

Supplemental Information
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or a G.E.D.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a law enforcement environment desirable OR any combination of education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the above minimum requirements.
LICENSE:
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and be insurable to operate City vehicles.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age of 21 years at the time of the academy.
• Vision must be within P.O.S.T. standards and normal color and depth perception.
• Successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, physical agility test, and medical examination which includes a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• No felony, domestic violence, misdemeanor assault convictions within 5 years.

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
Testing - PELLET B and PAT...............End of January 2024
Interviews............................................ January/February 2024
Background..........................................February-June 2024
Tentative Hire......................................July 2024
Academy Start....................................July 2024
Graduation..........................................December 2024
Police Recruit is a non-benefited position until successful completion of the academy.Police Officer Salary: $86,795 - $105,500 annually plus benefits, special assignment opportunities and incentive pay.
The City reserves the right to adjust the recruitment and testing/selection process to best meet the needs of the City. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked at any time.
All applicants will be informed in writing of their final employment status with the Department. If you have applied before and not selected, you are eligible to re-apply after 180 days.
EOE
This position is not eligible for benefits, except as mandated by law.