Class Description

THE COMMUNITY

Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 25,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its community members.

THE DEPARTMENT AND POSITION

El Cerrito Police Department is a modern, well-managed department providing police services to a community of 24,000 residents. The department offers many opportunities for professional growth including: Investigations, Field Training, Hostage Negotiation Team, Special Response Team, and K9.

Police Officer Recruits receive closely supervised training in the following areas: laws and penal codes; criminal justice system and procedures; law enforcement and crime prevention techniques; physical fitness and first aid; proper handling and firing of firearms; radio codes and dispatching procedures; public contact skills; interviewing and taking complaints; writing and editing police reports; geography; investigative techniques; procedures regarding the arrest and handling of suspects; and departmental rules and regulations.

Police Officer Recruits are hired into this temporary non-sworn position for the period during which they are enrolled in the Police Academy. They are not covered by the City's classified (Civil Service) system, and serve at the pleasure of the Chief of Police. Police Officer Recruit benefits are limited to those required by law. City of El Cerrito Police Officer Recruits are enrolled in CalPERS under the Miscellaneous Formula while attending the academy. Upon successful completion of the curriculum and the battery of physical fitness tests at the training academy, Police Recruits are sworn in and appointed to the classified position of Police Officer, at Step 1 of that salary range with full benefits (including CalPERS at the Safety Formula).

NOTE: Applicants who are currently enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. approved academy may apply as a Police Officer - Recruit.

This position requires an ability to learn and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures; carry out oral and written directions; analyze situations and make quick decisions requiring sound judgment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and meet the on-going physical requirements of the position.

Essential Functions (duties)

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

Attends a P.O.S.T.-certified basic police academy and receives training in the following areas: Laws and Penal Codes; criminal justice system procedures; law enforcement and crime prevention techniques; physical fitness and first aid; proper handling and firing of firearms; radio codes and dispatching procedures; public contact skills; interviewing and taking complaints; writing and editing police reports; geography; investigative techniques; procedures regarding arrest and the handling of suspects; and learning departmental rules and regulations.

Qualifications

All applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions of the position, as determined by a thorough City pre-placement physical examination; meet vision requirement of not less than 20/100, correctable to 20/30; possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.; must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien with an application for citizenship completed at least one year prior of date of application (citizenship must be obtained no later than three years after date of application or disqualification will result); have a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record; and be free of felony convictions.

T-SCORE REQUIRED: Applicants must have successfully completed the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB), which is a reading and writing test designed to measure the ability to identify clear writing, and the ability to spell and understand commonly-used vocabulary words. Applicants must have received a 'T' score of 50 or better, within the preceding six months of the date of their application. Proof of T-score must be submitted with application materials.

This position is non-benefited.

In accordance with California state law, you are entitled to five (5) paid sick leave days per year. These days are eligible for use following your 90th day of employment with the City.

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Have you attached the REQUIRED T-Score or NTN score (National Testing Network)?

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Are you currently enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy?

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If you answered 'yes' to currently being enrolled in a Police Academy, please provide the institution and your anticipated graduation date.

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Applicants for positions with the El Cerrito Police Department must meet minimum standards. According to City of El Cerrito Police Department policy, "the following standards have been adopted for public safety applicants." I certify I have read this statement and will provide true and accurate answers. I understand that answering yes to any of the following questions may be disqualifying.

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Operation of a Motor Vehicle Receipt of three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life threatening violation, i.e., reckless driving, speed contest, suspect of a pursuit, etc.) within three years prior to application. Moving violations for which there is a factual finding of innocence shall not be included. (1000.31.e.1) Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable collisions within three years prior to date of application. (1000.31. e.2) A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within four years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. (1000.31.e.3) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

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Integrity Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview (Personal History Statement) or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies. (1000.32.e. 1) Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document, or sustained episodes of academic cheating. (1000.32.e.2) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

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Credibility as a Witness in a Court of Law Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under California Law within three years prior to application. (1000.33. b. 1) Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under California law as an adult. (1000.33.b.2) Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers). (1000.33.b.3) Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under California law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer including military police officers).(1000.33.b.4) Admission(s) of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft. (1000.33.b.5) Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as an adult against a romantic partner or parent. (1000.33. b. 6) Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children, including, but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, indecent exposure, except: acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts. (1000.33.b. 7) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

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Learning Ability Being under current academic dismissal from any college or university where such dismissal is still in effect and was initiated within the past two years prior to the date of application. (1000.35. e. 1) Having been academically dismissed from any P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy wherein no demonstrated effort has been made to improve in the deficient areas, except: subsequent successful completion of another P.O.S.T. basic law enforcement academy shall rescind this requirement. (1000.35. e.2) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

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Personal Sensitivity Having been disciplined by any employer (including the military and/or any law enforcement training facility) for acts constituting racial, ethnic or sexual harassment or discrimination. (1000.3 6.f. 1) During this process, uttering any epithet derogatory of another person's race, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation. (1000.36.f.2) Having been disciplined by any employer as an adult for fighting in the workplace.(1000.3 6.f. 3) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

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Judgment Under Pressure Admission(s) of administrative conviction or criminal convictions for any act amounting to assault under color of authority or any other violation of federal or state Civil Rights laws. (1000.37.e.1) Any admission(s) of administrative conviction or criminal conviction for failure to properly report witnessed criminal conduct committed by another law enforcement officer. (1000.37. e.2) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

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Illegal Use or Possession of Drugs Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within seven years prior to application for employment. (1000.38.a.1) Any adult use or possession of marijuana within one year prior to application for employment. (1000.38. a. 2) Any other illegal adult use or possession of a drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment. (1000.38.a.3) Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity, military police, or as a student enrolled in college accredited courses related to the criminal justice field. (1000.38.a.4) Any adult manufacture or cultivation of a drug or illegal substance. (1000.38.a.5) Failure to divulge to the police department during the background investigation any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs. (1000.38.a.6) Any drug test of the applicant, during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs are detected. (1000.38.a. 7) Do any of the preceding items apply to you?

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