Police Officer
Company: City of Daly City, CA
Location: Daly City
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
San Francisco/Peninsula
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
Continuous or until 200 applicants
Salary
$8,964.00-$10,986.00 Monthly
Additional Questionnaires
Pre-qualification and Supplemental
About Daly City
The City of Daly City, "Gateway" to the San Francisco Peninsula,
stretches from the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay and is
strategically located minutes from downtown San Francisco and SF
International Airport. Daly City is one of the most
ethnically-diverse cities in the nation and most populous cities in
San Mateo County with 105,000+ residents. Daly City has over 500
full time employees to deliver the full range of municipal
services.
To view our current openings please visit www.dalycity.org
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Location
333 90th Street Daly City, 94015
Description
Application Process for Police Officer (Lateral):
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. To be
considered a complete application, qualified candidates must
complete a City of Daly City application, supplemental
questionnaire and submit a copy of a proof of graduation from an
approved California POST Police Academy. Please upload a PDF copy
of your BASIC POST CERTIFICATE with your application otherwise it
will be considered INCOMPLETE.
We strongly prefer that you upload the verification documents in
one file when you are applying online. If you are unable to upload
documents please email a copy of the verification documents
immediately after submitting your application online to [email
protected]/ / along with a coversheet indicating that you submitted
your application online.
Selection Process:
Only candidates demonstrating possession of the requirements in the
Qualifications section will be considered for immediate
consideration. The Police Department's selection process includes
an interview and successful completion of a thorough Background
Investigation, including fingerprinting as well as polygraph exam,
psychological evaluation, and medical examinations
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, subject to exercise of individual
judgment and initiative, to perform law enforcement and crime
prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce state and
local traffic regulations; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
An incumbent in this position performs a variety of law enforcement
activities during an assigned shift, which may include crime
response, patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, crime
prevention and public safety, case presentation and variable
shifts. They wear uniforms, carry weapons, drive patrol cars or
ride motorcycles and must comply with departmental grooming
standards. In addition, they work under potentially adverse and
hazardous conditions and are on call.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Patrols an assigned area in radio car, on motorcycle, or on foot;
answers calls for protection of life and private property, and the
enforcement of city, county and state laws; conducts preliminary or
full investigations depending on assignment, of prowlers,
burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents, deaths and other
disturbances; directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow
at emergency or congested situations; stops drivers who are
operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against
unlawful practices; collects and presents evidence with criminal
prosecutions; serves warrants and subpoenas; prepares reports of
arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents
observed; gives information and directions to the public. Assists
in maintaining police records and types records and reports;
operates headquarters radio telephone equipment to dispatch
officers on patrol; as ordered, acts as lead officer in the field
on a shift. Performs basic investigation, consulting and crime
prevention work in assisting to control juvenile delinquency;
performs such other basic police work as attending fire scenes to
assist in the protection of life and property, parade and crowd
controlling duties, and engaging in problem-solving skills and
tactics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for competition in this entry-level examination, you
must:
Be 21 years of age.
Possess a United States high school diploma, or G.E.D. with
qualifying scores, or have passed the California High School
Proficiency Examination, or attained a two-year or four-year degree
from a college or university accredited by the Western Association
of Colleges and Universities.
Have satisfactorily completed a P.O.S.T. approved academy.
Possess a valid Class CCalifornia Driver's License by date of
appointment.
Possess a personal history which is compatible with the effective
performance of sworn police duties.
Have the physical strength, stamina and agility adequate to perform
all duties of a Police Officer.
Hear well enough to comprehend radio transmissions and long-range
conversations.
Have adequate written and oral communication skills to give
instructions and explanations, conduct information-gathering
interviews and write reports.
Be able to deal with a variety of people and situations, exercising
judgment, tact and self-restraint.
Have adequate reading skills to understand and interpret orders,
bulletins, laws, codes and court decisions.
Be willing to work irregular hours and days and at various
locations in the City.
Be able to interact positively and cooperate with co-workers,
respond politely to customers, and work as a team member.
Be able to function under demanding time pressure.
Be able to respond in a positive manner to supervision.
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience: Current employment as a regular (non-probationary)
full-time, paid Police Officer in a public agency.
Certification: Basic POST Certificate
Job PDF:
PO COLOR brochure July 2018.pdf
Ideal Candidate
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience: Current employment as a regular (non-probationary)
full-time, paid Police Officer in a public agency.
Certification: Basic POST Certificate
Benefits
Police Officer's Association
Effective July 1, 2017- June 30, 2019
INCENTIVE PAY: Eligible employees receive educational incentive pay
as follows:
Intermediate Certificate: 4% of base salary
Or
Advanced Certificate: 7% of base salary
7 % Maximum Incentive
BILINGUAL PAY: $65.00/month
SENIOR OFFICER COMPENSATION: Sworn police officers having completed
20 years of service with the City receive Senior Officer Pay. Such
additional compensation is PERS-compensable and is added to base
salary. Effective 01/01/98, monthly incentive is $100.00.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:
Effective 01/01/09 - $900.00 annually
HEALTH & WELFARE
A. Section 125 Options - Available to all eligible full-time
regular employees.
Cafeteria Plan -
Medical Insurance:
Effective January 1, 2018, the City will provide each eligible
employee with a monthly Cafeteria Plan Allowance of:
No coverage $830.00
Employee Only $850.00
Employee +1 $1595.00
Employee + Family $1938.67
Mandated
Maximum Annual Dental Benefit: $1,000
Maximum Lifetime Orthodontia Benefit: $1,500
RETIREMENT - PERS
3% @ Age 55 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level
1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final Compensation, Pre-Retirement
Optional Settlement 2
2.7% @ Age 57 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year
Final Compensation
Employer Contribution: 43.595% includes 9.9060% bond (eff.
07/01/17)
Employee contribution: 9.000% for Classic Members or 11.250% for
New Members
HOLIDAY PAY COMPENSATION: Effective July 1, 2017 bargaining unit
employees shall receive seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of
compensation in lieu of observing the following City holidays:
New Year's Day (January 1st)
Veteran's Day (Official City Holiday)
Martin Luther King Holiday
Thanksgiving Day
President's Birthday
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day
Christmas Eve (December 24th - 4 hours)
Independence Day (July 4th)
Christmas Day (December 25th)
Labor Day
New Year's Eve (December 31st - 4 hours)
SICK LEAVE: Sworn police officers accrue sick leave at the rate of
twelve working days per year. The maximum pay out of 50% of
accumulated, unused sick leave at the time of retirement, death, or
abolishment of position remains at a cash value not to exceed 900
hours of pay.
VACATION: After completing service years noted, employees accrue
vacation days also noted.
Completed # Days
Service Years Accrued
After 1 13
After 5 18
After 13 23
After 21 28
Special Instructions
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. To be
considered a complete application, qualified candidates must
complete a City of Daly City application and submit a copy of a
Basic POST Certificate. Please upload a PDF copy of your Basic POST
Certificate with your application.
Selection Process:
Only candidates demonstrating possession of the lateral
requirements in the Qualifications section will be considered for
immediate consideration. The Police Department's selection process
includes an interview and successful completion of a thorough
Background Investigation, including fingerprinting as well as
polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and medical
examinations.
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