Police
Police Officer
Police Officer
Written by Rebecca Sprigg
February 29, 2012
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Compensation
$4,097 - $5,486 Monthly (depends on POST Certification and experience)
Department/Division
Police Department
Organization
City of Ft. Bragg
City
State
Job Type
Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of California POST approved Basic Academy at time of appointment; and
- Possession of a valid Class C or higher California Driver’s license; good driving record; and
- At least 18 years of age; and
- A high school graduate or pass the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level; and
- Meet and maintain adequate physical fitness, endurance and agility; and
- Individuals with glasses or hard lenses require uncorrected vision of 20/80 or better in both eyes. ALL individuals must be corrected to 20/20 in both eyes. Meet POST standards for color vision and hearing.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Preference will be given to those applicants who possess an Associate of Arts or Sciences Degree or higher.
- Possession of a POST Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate.
- Employment with another department submitting as a lateral is highly desirable.
- Completion of a typing or keyboarding course or ability to complete such a course within one year; some experience in the use of computer hardware/software.
- Possession of Advanced First Aid certificate, including CPR.
- Graduate of California POST approved Basic Academy at time of appointment; and
- Possession of a valid Class C or higher California Driver’s license; good driving record; and
- At least 18 years of age; and
- A high school graduate or pass the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level; and
- Meet and maintain adequate physical fitness, endurance and agility; and
- Individuals with glasses or hard lenses require uncorrected vision of 20/80 or better in both eyes. ALL individuals must be corrected to 20/20 in both eyes. Meet POST standards for color vision and hearing.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Preference will be given to those applicants who possess an Associate of Arts or Sciences Degree or higher.
- Possession of a POST Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate.
- Employment with another department submitting as a lateral is highly desirable.
- Completion of a typing or keyboarding course or ability to complete such a course within one year; some experience in the use of computer hardware/software.
- Possession of Advanced First Aid certificate, including CPR.
Job Description
THE POSITION:
Police Officers work under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; and investigate crimes and promote peace within the community.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate has education and/or experience which demonstrates personal motivation; indicates an interest in others; deals effectively and fairly with citizens and co-workers; identifies a problem and resolves it quickly while under pressure; and wants to live in a small town environment on the scenic Mendocino Coast.
Police Officers work under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; and investigate crimes and promote peace within the community.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate has education and/or experience which demonstrates personal motivation; indicates an interest in others; deals effectively and fairly with citizens and co-workers; identifies a problem and resolves it quickly while under pressure; and wants to live in a small town environment on the scenic Mendocino Coast.
Degree Desired
Web Address for Application and Supplemental Materials
Apply by
December 31, 2012
Apply by Time
Continous
Contact Name
Human Resources
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