POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE
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Salary: $25.50 HourlyLocation : Shafter, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 24/06Department: Police DepartmentOpening Date: 05/28/2024Closing Date: ContinuousObjectivePolice Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, temporary classification intended to prepare individuals to become sworn police officers. Under general supervision, attend a rigorous four-month, high stress, physically demanding basic police academy designed to qualify cadets as a police officer. During the academy, cadets must maintain at least minimum levels of proficiency at all levels of training. Cadets must fulfill all requirements necessary for appointment to the position of police officer.ACADEMY EXPENSESDuring the academy, the City of Shafter will cover the following:

• Academy expenses
• $25.50 hourly compensation (subject to overtime compensation at a rate of time and one-half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours during the 7-day work week, Saturday through Friday)
• 100% City Paid health benefits on the base plans for the cadet and eligible dependents

Upon completion of the academy, an appointment as a Police Officer starts at $3,024 biweekly and includes a 100% City-paid benefit package, annual uniform/equipment allowance, plus incentives for education, bilingual, and tuition reimbursement. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend, participate, and successfully complete the Basic Peace Officer's Academy, maintaining at least minimum levels of proficiency at all levels of training.
• Receive and practice instructions covering the identification and utilization of techniques and principles that encourage community service, crime prevention, and appropriate behavior.
• Provide staff support for police activities by performing various administrative and patrol duties.
• Fulfill all necessary requirements for appointment to the position of Police Officer.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Age: Must be 21 years or older at the completion of the academy.
• Reading and Writing Ability: Read and write at the levels determined by job-related tests.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Language: Read and write English. Fluency in Spanish highly desirable.
• Driver's License: Valid CA driver's license and good driving record.
• Criminal Conviction: No conviction of a felony offense, misdemeanor domestic violence offense or of any offense which resulted from a domestic violence incident. Requires fingerprinting.
• Moral Character: Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough peace officer background investigation.
• Physical and Psychological Fitness: Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition which might adversely affect performance as a peace officer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge in basic law enforcement terminology and concepts; techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations; safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
• Good communication skills to effectively convey ideas, both written and oral.
• Skill to evaluate or make independent decisions, based on experience or knowledge, without supervision and within the guidelines of departmental policies and procedures.
• Strong time management skills in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems and opportunities, review possible alternative courses of actions before selecting one, utilizing information resources available when making decisions.
• Ability to develop feasible solutions to problems, recommend actions, designed to prevent problems from occurring, and refer problems to upper management when necessary.
• Ability to develop long-range plans to solve complex problems or take advantage of opportunities, establish systematic methods of accomplishing goals.
• Ability to effectively read and understand information contained in memos, reports, and bulletins.
• Ability to comprehend and to follow instructions, including verbal and written instructions from supervisor.
• Ability to maintain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Possess good judgment, dependability, adaptability, and punctuality.

Marginal Position Requirements:

• Mathematical ability to calculate basic arithmetic problems without the aid of a calculator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements: Body Position and Movement:

• Heavy lifting, 50lbs. or over, 50% of 8-hour day.
• Moderate lifting, 25-49 lbs. 50% of 8-hour day.
• Light lifting, under 25 lbs. 50% of 8-hour day.
• Moderate carrying, 25-49lbs.100% of 8-hour day.
• Light carrying, under 25 lbs.100% of 8-hour day.
• Sit by resting weight on buttocks and back of thighs with legs bent at knees.
• Stand by maintaining entire body in erect posture without change in location.
• Walk by moving entire body for some distance using heel/toe gait.
• Balance by maintaining body equilibrium on narrow or inclined surfaces.
• Bending by flexing upper trunk forward (knees extended; standing, knees flexed; sitting).
• Stoop by flexing upper trunk forward at waist and partially flexing knees.
• Crouch by flexing forward at waist with full flexing of knees.
• Squat by keeping body supported on feet, knees bent so that buttocks rest on or near heels.
• Kneel by positioning body with one or both knees fully flexed and resting on level surface.
• Reach by positioning arms with full extension of elbows.
• Turn by rotating upper trunk to right or left from neutral while sitting or standing.
• Twist by rotating entire body to a change in direction.
• Run by moving at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.

Object Manipulation:

• Use the computer for data entry - press keys.
• Operate a telephone for communication purposes - reach, lift with hand, and press keys.
• Use pens and pencils to record data - grasp by thumb and finger.
• Use keys to unlock office and file cabinets - grasp by thumb and finger, and twist with wrist/hand.

Simultaneous Object Manipulation:

• Reaching, while pulling door.
• Carrying belts, weapons, and other equipment while walking, running, or jumping.
• Talk on radio, while operating vehicle.
• Bending, while lifting objects.
• Reaching and turning to the left or right, while sitting in vehicle.

Essential Environmental Demands:

• Working around moving machinery.
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, or other irritating articles.
• Driving automotive equipment.
• Exposure to excessive noises.
• Working closely with others.
• Working indoors.
• Working outdoors.

Marginal Physical Requirements:Body Position and Movement:

• Working outdoors.
• Heavy carrying, 50 lbs. or over 10% of 8-hour day.
• Climb by ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles, inclined surfaces.
• Crawl by moving entire body along a surface while flexing hip and knee with arm extension.
• Push by exerting force upon or against an object in order to move it away.
• Pull by drawing or hauling toward oneself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position.

Simultaneous Object Manipulation:

• Working outdoors.
• Chase suspects on foot or in vehicle, while communicating with unit.
• Lifting large animals, while carrying them.
• Holding suspects down, while handcuffing.
• Pushing, while using extreme force to open looked doors with foot or shoulder.
• Reaching, lifting, and twisting with body or hands to change flat tires.

Marginal Environmental Demands:

• Working outdoors.
• Working at unprotected heights.
• Exposure to radiant or electrical energy.
• Exposure to solvents, grease or oils.
• Exposure to chemical hazards.
• Exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
• Working below ground.
• Working around unusual fatigue factors.
• Working around explosives.
• Working around excessive vibration.
• Working with hands in water, or other substance.

The City of Shafter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact the Human Resources Department at (661) ###-#### or , if you have a disability for which you may need accommodation.All City of Shafter employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109). As Disaster Service Workers, all City employees are expected to remain at work or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster. APPLICATION PROCESSIncomplete application packets will not be accepted. Application packets must contain the following items:

City of Shafter Employment Application

High School Diploma or equivalent

Optional: Proof of PELLETB score of 42 or higher**Proof of PELLETB score of 42 or higher must be submitted at the time of application submission to be excluded from the written examination process.

First Round of Testing: Complete application packets will be accepted until the vacancies are filled but those received by June 11, 2024, will be prioritized on a first-come, first-serve basis (limited spots available). The first round of testing is scheduled for June 18, 2024. Further testing dates are to be determined.SELECTION PROCESSThe following are steps in the selection process. Candidates must pass each step before proceeding to the next step.

Submit complete employment application as listed under Application Process

Application Review

Physical Agility Test

Written exam (PELLETB)

Oral Interview

Name Placed on Eligibility List

Background Investigation; includes polygraph

City Manager Interview

Medical and Functional Capacity Examinations

Final Selection

Begin Police Academy

Police Officer appointment (12 month probationary period); with the condition of passing the academy and receiving a POST certificate

*The order of the selection process is subject to change.*WRITTEN EXAMINATION PROCESSPOST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exams are proctored by the City of Shafter. Candidates passing the physical ability test will be invited to take the PELLETB written examination. In accordance with POST, the PELLETB examination can only be taken once in a 30 day time period. Preparation Guide for the PELLETB exam can be found at: Must receive a minimum T-Score of 42 or higher. The minimum accepted score to move on to the next phase of the selection process has not been determined at this time. Applicants will not be required to attend the written examination if a PELLETB score of 42 or higher is submitted at the time of your application submittal and is dated within one year from the application deadline date. Applicants who wish to retake the PELLETB exam can do so if their score is lower than 48 and have not tested within 30 days from the date of the PELLETB examination.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONThis position is exempt from California Assembly Bill No. 1008 Employment Discrimination: Conviction History, pursuant to California Government Code Section 12952(d)(2). A thorough background investigation is required. Conviction of a felony offense, a misdemeanor domestic violence offense or any offense which resulted from a domestic violence incident is disqualifying. Prior drug use, adverse work history or negative law enforcement contact may be disqualifying. Adverse credit history is not typically disqualifying on its own. Inquiries are made into the following areas:

• All previous employers
• Credit reports
• Military records
• High school and higher education records
• State & County bureaus of vital statistics
• DMV, DOJ, and FBI files
• Police files in areas frequently visited, lived or worked

A part-time employee is not eligible for employment benefits, except as required by law.