The Lateral Police Officer incentive breakdown is as follows:
$5,000 upon swearing-in date
$5,000 upon completion of probation
$5,000 upon completion of 3 years of service from swearing-in date
Veteran who is honorably discharged - Additional $5,000 ($10,000 total) upon completion of 3 years of service from swearing-in date.
The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer II. Under general supervision performs law enforcement and crime prevention duties; enforces State and local traffic regulations and performs comprehensive criminal investigative work on special assignments.
This classification is assigned to the Turlock Associated Police Officers bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments.
Lateral Police Officer Recruitment to establish an eligibility list.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Police Officer II – This is an entry level Police Officer that has successfully passed probation at the Turlock Police Department or lateral Police Officer that has successfully met prerequisite qualifications.
- Lateral Police Officers – These are individuals who possess a California POST Basic Certificate and are currently employed as a police officer with a minimum of eighteen (18) months of patrol experience with a law enforcement agency. New hire lateral Police Officers shall be classified as a Police Officer II and serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Police Sergeant, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant or other management as directed by the Police Chief.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Training:
Be a high school graduate from a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school.
Or pass the General Education Development Test indicating high school graduation level.
Or pass the California High School Proficiency Examination.
Must be able to present a high school diploma, a college degree, a high school transcript, a college transcript or, if applicable, GED or Proficiency Exam certificates.
Certificates:
Must be a graduate from a California P.O.S.T. certified police academy at time of application.
Or at time of application, be enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. certified full-time police academy.
Or at time of application, be enrolled in Module 1 of a California P.O.S.T. certified extended police academy.
If enrolled in an academy, must have graduated from the academy by the time of appointment. Must provide a copy of an academy certificate of completion or proof of academy enrollment.
Ability to obtain a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate within eighteen (18) months of appointment or end of probation.
Possession of an advanced first-aid certificate issued by the American Red Cross within six (6) months of appointment.
Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License – minimum “Class C” – to be maintained as a condition of continued employment. A copy of the driver’s license is required.
Age:
Must be twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment as a Police Officer. Proof of age is a copy of an official United States issued birth certificate or any document accepted for proof of citizenship.
Pursuant to California government Code 1031 (a):
Authorization to Work:
Pursuant to Government Code section 1031(a), applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Conditions:
Vision sufficient to drive vehicles under emergency conditions, make valid identifications, use firearms, detect hazardous situations, write legible reports; hear and speak well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person over incident noise, and be alert to situations of danger; bodily mobility to make rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without warm-up periods, stamina and endurance necessary in the apprehension of combative suspects, use of hands and fingers to write and type reports, utilize safety gear, and drive vehicles under emergency conditions; ability to distinguish hazardous odors; ability to lift equipment as necessary.
An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All full-time employees serve an eighteen (18) month probationary period.
Selection Process
1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:
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Proof of age is copy of an official United States issued birth certificate or any document accepted for proof of citizenship.
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Proof of education is a copy of one of the following: A high school diploma, a college degree, a high school transcript, a college transcript or, if applicable, GED or Proficiency Exam certificates.
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A copy of your driver’s license is required.
2. You may submit your required Documentation using the following options:
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Attach a scanned copy in the “Add Attachment” option (of the NeoGov online application) or
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Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
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Email a copy to [email protected] or
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Hand deliver copies of your attachment to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA
Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.
3. Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Applications will be rejected if incomplete or if all required documentation and the completed supplemental questionnaire is not submitted with the application.
4. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications and have submitted complete application packets will be invited to compete in the testing process.
5. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their experience and education will be invited to compete in the testing process.
6. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which is graded on a pass/fail basis. Only those applicants who pass the written examination will advance to the oral examination.
7. Candidates will also be required to pass a physical performance test that evaluates abilities to perform physical activities typically performed by Police Officers. Candidates must pass the physical performance test (if administered) in order to continue in the testing process.
8. Candidates invited to compete in an oral examination that receives a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list is based solely on the results of the oral exam.
9. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Turlock Police Department for a Command Staff interview to determine which applicant(s) are referred for a background investigation.
10. Final appointment to the position of Police Officer will be contingent upon passing the following:
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Background Investigation,
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Chief of Police interview,
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Medical examination (including drug screening, hearing and vision examinations), and
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Psychological examination.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM
The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans' preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. (A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered).
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING
Every person who receives a conditional offer for a Police Officer Trainee position with the City of Turlock will be required to submit to a pre-employment medical examination which, in accordance with the City of Turlock drug screening policy, will include drug/alcohol screening. Refusal or failure to provide or pass the drug screening will result in revocation of the conditional offer of Police Officer Trainee.
CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY
The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job.
The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation when answering Question # 12 of the "Agency Wide" questions.
BENEFITS
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Retirement - Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 3% @ 50 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2.7% @ 57 plan.
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Generous employer contribution to health plan for employee and family
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Term Life Insurance at 1-1/2 times annual salary
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Long Term Disability Insurance
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Liberal vacation, holiday and leave plans
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Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate - 5% of base pay
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Advanced P.O.S.T. Certifiacte - 5% of base pay
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Associate's Degree or Equivalent - 2.5% of base pay
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Bachelor's Degree - Additional 2.5% of base pay
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Master's Degree - Additional 2.5% of base pay
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Bilingual Pay - 5% of base pay
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Continuous Service pay - Employees who have worked for the City of Turlock Police Department continuously from their date of hire shall receive the following continuous service pay and the five-year increments are cumulative:
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Beginning with the fifth (5th) year and every year thereafter, 2.5% of base salary.
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Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
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Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, an additional 1.5% of base salary.
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Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, an additional 1.5% of base salary.
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Liberal annual uniform allowance
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Tuition reimbursement
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Interest free computer loan
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The City does not participate in Social Security; however, there will be a 1.45% tax in salary for Medicare
NOTES:
Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.
WHERE TO APPLY:
City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454
(209) 668-5540
OR
Visit our website at www.cityofturlock.org to apply.
Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis.
Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers. we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.
