THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IS NOW RECRUITING FOR THE POSITION OF
POLICE OFFICER ACADEMY GRADUATE
Don't miss out on this exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the City of Placentia Police Department! We currently have vacancies for the position of Police Officer Academy Graduate. An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment to fill vacancies as they occur.
This recruitment will be open continuously and may close at any time without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately.
Under the direction of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer patrols an assigned area, enforces public safety laws, codes, and regulations and maintains order, prevents, detects, and investigates crime, responds to emergencies and calls for service, carries out special assignments in the protection of life and property, and performs other related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class are distinguished from the Police Sergeant, which serves as a first-line supervisor and has responsibility for the development, coordination, and evaluation of sworn personnel that are part of a work shift or section. Police officers may be assigned to special assignments, such as motor, traffic, K-9, detective, SWAT, field training officer, jail, bike team, VIP handling, reserves, and similar details.
THE ORGANIZATION: At the City of Placentia, we strive to make a difference by continually developing our progressive and innovative workforce. Our team collaborates to create an environment that promotes diversity, creativity, and respect for all opinions, ensuring better outcomes for the community we serve. The City adheres to a philosophy of continuous improvement and strives to offer employees various professional development opportunities, including citywide leadership academies, Departmental Retreats, professional coaching, and more. If you are interested in a public sector career with an established agency dedicated to improving the way its employees work, develop, and thrive, this position would be an excellent opportunity for you. Don’t Wait; Apply Today!
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations)
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Frequently works in outside weather conditions and in a patrol unit and may operate specialized equipment when assigned to patrol
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Exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines
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Use of safety helmets, armored vests, earplugs, utility belts, and other specialized equipment
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Subject to the threat of injury and life-threatening hazards as part of police safety operations
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Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls
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Reach with hands and arms
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Climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps; carry police safety gear
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Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run
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Talking, hearing, and using smell
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Pull and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self-defense
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Grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull, or drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
***APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THEIR P.O.S.T. BASIC ACADEMY CERTIFICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.***
All applications will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, the following:
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P.O.S.T. Written Examination (PELLETB) with a T-Score of 45 or higher. **Applicants who have written the PELLETB with another agency in the last year and received a T-score of 45 or higher may be eligible to waive this exam by attaching proof of the score to their application.
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Physical Agility Test
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Oral Interview
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P.O.S.T. Background Investigation
Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume that describes experience, education, and training in relation to the position's requirements; however, a resume will not be accepted instead of a City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed, and only those candidates deemed most qualified based on their education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, oral interviews and/or written exams, performance tests, and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain, unless exhausted sooner.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please get in touch with the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 before the filing deadline. We will attempt to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request, as reasonably possible.
The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.
The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitingcalcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.
