Job Description

Location

3901 Alamo Street Simi Valley, 93063

Description

A Police Officer serves under general supervision, performing essential law enforcement duties to protect life and property while enforcing applicable laws. Officers may also carry out special assignments as needed, along with other related duties.

The role offers a wide variety of assignments, including:

• Patrol 
• Traffic Enforcement

• Narcotics Investigations

• Detectives

• Off-Road and Surface Street Motorcycle Patrol

• Bike Patrol

• Special Weapons Team

• Crisis Negotiation Team

• Canine Unit

• Background Investigations

• School Liaison

• Gang Suppression

• Special Enforcement Section

• Intelligence

This position provides opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the safety and well-being of the community.

This position participates in a 4/10 work schedule. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have completed a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy
• Must be 21 years of age as of the appointment date
• High school graduate or G.E.D., (as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education)
• U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship

Out-of-State Candidates:

The California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) will conduct an evaluation of all out-of-state training. POST is the sole authority on applicable training and determines whether the candidate must attend an abbreviated academy, or a regular police academy. If an academy is required, the candidate will be hired as a Police Officer Trainee. Upon completion of the academy, promotion will be made to Police Officer.

Selection Process:

All qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an Oral Appraisal Board. Applicants passing the Oral Board examination will be placed on the eligibility list based on their Oral Appraisal Board rankings. Prospective employees will be required to pass a physical agility examination and undergo a thorough background investigation including a medical, psychological, polygraph and drug/alcohol screening.

Physical Agility

Phase I Includes:

• 99 Yard Obstacle Course (time limit 25 seconds)
• Body Drag (165 pounds) (time limit 14 seconds)
• Chain Link Fence (time limit 10 seconds)
• Solid Fence (time limit 13.5 seconds)
• One Mile Run (time limit 10 minutes)

Phase II: For candidates progressing to the Chief’s Oral Interview process

• 1.5 Mile Run (time limit 15 minutes)
• 15 Military Style Push-ups without stopping

Please refer to the attachment for a list of disqualifying factors

Job Description URL: 

https://www.simivalley.org/home/showpublisheddocument/25363/637927785050500000

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess the desire/willingness to help others
• Have effective communication skills
• Remain calm under high pressure/stressful events
• Exercise self-control
• Maintain integrity/honesty
• Exude compassion

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitivebenefits package. Most medical plans, including family coverage, are fully paid for as outlined in the current employee group contract. Additionally, we provide a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, along with many other valuable benefits, including:

Retirement/Pension:

• CalPERS 3% @ 55 retirement plan or CalPERS 2.7% @ 57 retirement plan (employee pays 12% contribution for either plan), based on employee’s years of previous service in a CalPERS or reciprocal public retirement system.

Deferred Compensation

• 401(k) plan with a Roth option
  • City contribution of $20 per pay check.
• 457 plan with Roth option

Retirement Health Savings Plan

• City contribution of $300 per month to a healthcare reimbursement program for retiree medical

Health Insurance:

• Medical Premiums are covered at 100% for most plans, even family coverage.
• Coverage available as early as 1st of the month following start date.
• A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program.
• The City contributes $158.00 per month and up to $2,100.00 per month in “Simiflex Dollars,” towards the cost of medical. 
• “Simiflex Dollars” can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits. 

Paid Leave:

• Work/Life balance with 4.8 weeks of AL (Annual Leave) per year to start (AL combines vacation and sick time). 
• Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
• Cash out option available after one year of service.
• 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.

Special Allowances:

• Additional compensation is paid for officers assigned to:
  • Canine ($589/mo.)
  • Detectives ($100/mo.)
  • Motors ($100/mo.)
  • Bilingual/Spanish ($100/mo.)

Educational Incentives:

• 5% incentive is paid to those employees possessing a Bachelor’s degree
• 2.5% incentive for an Associate of Arts or Science degree.
• Both incentives require achieving at least step 4 of the salary range (not to be compounded).

POST Incentive:

• 3% incentive is paid to those possessing an Intermediate POST certification.
• 6% incentive is paid for an Advanced POST certification.

Prescription Drug Plan:  

• Major retail options and mail order program.

Paid Dental Insurance:

• HMO and PPO options available from Delta Dental and fully covered by the City for family coverage.

Vision Insurance:

• City contribution of $19.80 per month
• Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $1.46 per month for family coverage.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): 

• An FSA account allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses.
• Eliminate paying federal or state taxes with an FSA account. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):  

• Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems. 
• Up to 8 free consultations for employees and all members of their household.

Optional Insurance from AFLAC:  

• Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital and critical care.

Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Plans:

• $100,000 employee coverage provided at the City's expense.
• $5,000 dependent coverage provided at the City's expense.

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans

• Provided at the City's expense

Tuition Reimbursement:

• Up to $600 per year.

Uniform Allowance:  

• The City provides a uniform allowance of $1,600 per year. In addition, all uniforms and safety equipment are initially provided to newly hired Police Officers.

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.

Special Instructions

This recruitment is continuous with application review occurring on a regular basis. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process. An invitation is not guaranteed. 

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the City’s Application form. Employment applications must be complete, contain a minimum of ten years of experience (appropriately), and list gaps in employment.

Selection Process:

• Applications will be evaluated based on education, training, and experience as it relates to the position.
• Testing may include written, oral panel interviews, and department-level interviews.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

If selected for this position, you agree to undergo the following before your official appointment:

• Polygraph Examination
• Comprehensive Background Investigation
• Psychological Evaluation
• Drug Screening before your official appointment
• Providing copies of degree(s), training certifications/licenses listed on application/resume
• Verification of Employment for entire job history

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214 with the application.

Reasonable Accommodation:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ENCOURAGING WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(805)583-6336

Contact email: 

jobs@simivalley.org

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