Police Officer (Recruit and Academy Attendee)
Salary: $7,231.47 Monthly
Position Summary:
Police Officer Recruit is an entry level classification and a non-sworn position which has no police officer powers. As a Police Officer Recruit, you will attend a Peace Officer Basic Training Academy approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in order to successfully complete the course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer status in the State of California! Your academic progress and physical achievement will be closely monitored during this training period. Upon successful completion of the POST Basic Training Academy, you will be considered for appointment as a sworn Police Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District!
Essential Functions:
- Provides uniformed patrol by automobile, 4-wheel drive, ATV, motorcycle, boat, helicopter, horseback or on foot;
- Provides information to the public regarding park lands and facilities;
- Assists park visitors and other park employees;
- Contacts citizens and employees regarding any matter concerning public safety and welfare;
- Answers radio calls and self-initiates all types of police services;
- Investigates traffic accidents and takes injury reports;
- Enforces all laws and ordinances, issuing warnings and citations, making arrests when necessary;
- Investigates criminal offenses;
- Writes detailed and accurate reports;
- Prepares cases for court and testifies as necessary;
- Performs rescue work and administers first aid when needed; reports fires and provides traffic and crowd control;
- Works days, nights or holidays, and in adverse weather conditions;
- Performs any other duties necessary and required for the safety and protection of the citizens and employees within the Regional Parks and other assigned patrol areas.
Requirements:
- POST: Must meet current Peace Officer Selection Standards as set by the California Commission on POST; and;
- Citizenship: Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; and
- Education: High School graduation or passage of General Education Development Test (GED), and successful completion of at least 24 semester or 36 quarter units of college level courses. (For purposes of this requirement, credit will be given for units recognized by POST in the completion of a Basic POST training course through an accredited institution or agency.) Additionally, credit will be given for a minimum of two years of Active Duty Military service; and
- Physical: Must be at least 20.5 years of age and free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might interfere with the ability to perform the essential functions, as determined by the California Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) standards; and
- Character: Must be of good character and reputation and not have been convicted of a felony crime or serious misdemeanor offense and must be able to pass a strict background investigation.