Police Officer-Entry Level Job in Redding 96001, California Us

ABOUT THE POSITION

Police Officer - Entry Level

Wage Range: $27.85 - $39.18 per hour

Revised Posting Date: November 11, 2011

Closing Date: 4:00pm, December 8, 2011

The City is establishing an eligibility list to fill current and future Lateral Police Officer vacancies. We are seeking motivated individuals with a strong commitment toward providing excellent service to the members of the community. The Mission of the Redding police Department is to work in partnership with the community to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our City.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Perform all classes of law enforcement work including, but not limited to, patrol assigned beat enforcing laws and maintaining order. Examples include: traffic law enforcement, regulation enforcement, crime prevention and crime investigation from complaint to final solution of cases.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Practices and procedures of police science and administration; criminal law, City ordinances and regulations; investigation and crime prevention methods; rules of evidence and laws governing the apprehension, arrest, custody and prosecution of law violators; and effective public relations.


Ability to:
Interact effectively with the public and employees. Read, understand, and carry out departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and regulations; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action; write clear and accurate reports; understand and follow oral directions; learn the use and care of automobiles, motorcycles, and small fire arms; make detailed observations, recall names, personal descriptions, and details of incidents; meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.


Education Experience:
To qualify candidates must be a graduate of a California POST police academy at time of appointment and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed 30 semester college units, 60 semester units desirable, and have less than one year of "street" experience with a municipality, Sheriff's Office or equivalent. Applicants with custodial (jail) experience only will be tested as entry level.


Special Requirements:
Current Basic POST Academy certificate (date of California POST academy certification or date completed update course must be indicated on employment application.) Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

A medical examination must be completed satisfactorily after an offer of employment and before the start date to ensure essential elements of the position can be performed; candidates must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, personal background investigation, polygraph examination, and a substance use test.


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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Interested individuals must submit a City of Redding employment application form and a resume to the Personnel Department in order to be considered. POSTMARKS MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED. To obtain these materials, phone our 24 hr. hotline at (530) 225-4069, visit our web page at www.ci.redding.ca.us or visit our offices at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding CA 96001.

Veterans' Credit: Veterans who have received an honorable discharge from the military service and receive a passing score on the examination will have 2 points added to their final examination score. To obtain this credit, veterans MUST provide a copy of the DD214, indicating honorable discharge, WITH EACH EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.


Test Requirements:
The testing phase will include a written examination, an oral board panel, Chief's Interview, a comprehensive background investigation, psychological, medical, and polygraph examination.

Additional Peace Officer benefits can be found at this link: Additional RPOA Information
It is the policy of the City of Redding to hire only United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Documentation of eligibility to work in the United States (i.e, driver’s license, social security card, or birth certificate, or documentation authorizing work in the United States) will be required as a condition of employment.

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