Position Information
The Turlock Police Department is offering incentives for Police Officer l in an amount ranging from $6,000 - $10,000.
The Academy Trainee/ Academy Graduate incentive breakdown is as follows:
$3,000 at swearing-in date.
$3,000 upon completion of 3 years of service from swearing-in date
Veteran who is honorably discharged - Additional $4,000 ($7,000 total) upon completion of 3 years of service from swearing-in date.
The Turlock Police Department is offering incentives for a Lateral Police Officer (PO ll) in an amount ranging from $15,000 - $20,000.
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.
POLICE OFFICER I $6,187.00 - $7,520.00
POLICE OFFICER II $7,163.00 - $8,705.00
The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer I/II. this position is assigned to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to enforce State and local traffic regulations and to perform comprehensive criminal investigative work on special assignments and will also perform related duties as assigned.
This classification is assigned to the T.A.P.O. bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime, standby, call?back and shift assignments.
The Police Officer I – An entry level position that serves an eighteen (18) month probationary period and is expected to promote to the journey level Police Officer II classification after successful completion of probation.
The Police Officer II - 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 - 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.
- Lateral applicants may qualify for up to a $20,000 signing bonus.
Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Operations
- Patrols assigned areas in vehicles, on foot, on motorcycle, or on bicycle as assigned.
- Analyzes and solves community/neighborhood problems involving the protection and preservation of life, property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws.
- Conducts a variety of investigations including neighborhood disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, juvenile crimes, domestic violence, sexual assaults, vehicle accidents, and deaths.
- Directs traffic/provides regulation of traffic flow at time of emergency or congestion.
- Works shiftwork to include Days, Swings and Graveyard.
- Testifies in court as needed.
- Provides traffic enforcement to include arrests and issuance of citations as required.
- Receives calls from and provides assistance for other law enforcement agencies in emergencies.
- Conducts investigations to include the collection and storage of evidence for court presentation.
- Prepares detailed reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and illegal incidents observed.
- Proactively patrols business districts and residential neighborhoods at all times of day and night.
- Provides direction and information to the general public.
- Processes and cares for prisoners.
- Establishes and maintains positive contact with citizens pertaining to potential community and neighborhood problems, suspicious people and circumstances.
- Assists with Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch meetings.
- Counsels’ at-risk youth and assists with diversion programs and press relations.
- Provides service and assistance to the public.
- May be assigned to act as School Resource Officer - teaching high school students youth in law classes or Drug Awareness Resistance Education.
- Assists in assigned projects such as licensing of businesses, building maintenance, issuance of permits or other tasks as assigned.
- Works with a team of officers working a specialized street crimes suppression unit (C-Team).
- Participates in and assists with community recreation activities.
Investigations
- Investigates, collects, and preserves evidence from the scene on a wide variety of crimes, suspected crimes and accident scenes.
- Interviews and interrogates witnesses, victims and suspects.
- Locates suspects, makes arrests and searches for and seizes criminal evidence.
- Prepares detailed reports of investigations and arrests.
- Prepares evidence for trial of cases and testifies in court.
- Interviews merchants and the public to obtain descriptions of possible suspects, and secures written and oral statements from witnesses and victims.
- May serve as an undercover agent for vice and narcotic investigations.
- May conduct background investigations on police officer or civilian applicants.
- Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in carrying out assigned investigative duties.
- Confers with supervisor on progress and problems concerning assigned cases.
- May work with a team of investigators on the Turlock drug enforcement team.
- May perform duties in other areas of the Police Department or countywide task forces to include
- Stanislaus County Drug Enforcement Unit
- Stanislaus County Gang Intelligence Task Force
- Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force
- Stanislaus County Auto Theft Task Force, or others.
Ability To
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Provide high quality customer oriented service.
- Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action, learn and apply the community oriented policing philosophy.
- Learn laws of arrest and pertinent local and state laws.
- Learn criminal investigative techniques and procedures.
- Learn the safe use and care of firearms and equipment.
- Exercise restraint and good judgment in a variety of emergency situations
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions and directives.
- Prepare accurate case reports.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications
AGE:
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.
Citizenship
Pursuant to California government Code 1031 (a): Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Proof of citizenship requirement is copy of an official United States issued birth certificate or official United States naturalization documentation.
Experience and Education
Education
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.
Or a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university is desirable.
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.
Drivers License
Possession of a valid California Driver's License – minimum "Class C" – to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Proof of a driver's license is a copy of your driver's license.
Police Officer I/Ii Academy Requirements
Must be a graduate from a California P.O.S.T. certified police academy at time of application.
Or at time of application, be currently enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. certified full-time police academy.
Or at time of application, be currently 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 time of appointment.
Must provide a copy of your academy certificate of completion or proof of academy enrollment.
CERTIFICATES
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.
Physical Requirements
Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet police and safety standards, to include: See well enough 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Must complete and return the attached questionnaire with the application.
SELECTION PROCESS
- All applicants must complete and return a standard Application for Employment form.
and attach completed supplemental questionnaire.
and attach proof that you meet the Police Officer I/II Academy Requirements.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG SCREENING
- Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Applications will be rejected if incomplete or if required academy documentation and the completed supplemental questionnaire is not submitted with the application.
- You may submit your required documentation using the following options:
- Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option, or
- Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529, or
- Email a copy to tdhanota@turlock.ca.us or
- Hand deliver copies of your documentation to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA 95380 on or before the final filing date.
- Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications and have submitted complete application packets will be invited to compete in the testing process.
- 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.
- 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.
- Candidates may 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Final appointment to the position of Police Officer will be contingent upon passing the following:
- Background Investigation,
- Chief of Police interview,
- Medical examination (including drug screening, hearing and vision examinations), and
- Psychological examination.
Every person who receives a conditional offer for a Police Officer I/II 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 screening. Refusal or failure to provide or pass the drug screening will result in revocation of the conditional offer of Police Officer.
Benefits
- 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.
- Generous employer contribution to health plan for employee and family
- Term Life Insurance at 1-1/2 times annual salary
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Liberal vacation, holiday and leave plans
- Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate - 5% of base pay
- Advanced P.O.S.T. Certifiacte - 5% of base pay
- Associate's Degree or Equivalent - 2.5% of base pay
- Bachelor's Degree - Additional 2.5% of base pay
- Master's Degree - Additional 2.5% of base pay
- Bilingual Pay - 5% of base pay
- 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:
- Beginning with the fifth (5th) year and every year thereafter, 2.5% of base salary.
- Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
- Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, an additional 1.5% of base salary.
- Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, an additional 1.5% of base salary.
- Liberal annual uniform allowance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Interest free computer loan
- The City does not participate in Social Security; however, there will be a 1.45% tax in salary for Medicare
AN 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 in section #6 of the application form.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM
The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's 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 a 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 a 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.
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.
Please Note
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
All applications must be returned to Human Relations, This position is open UNTIL FILLED.
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Visit our website at www.cityofturlock.org to apply.
In completing the next seven questions please read the minimum qualifications section of this job announcement. - 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.
- Generous 90% premium employer contribution to health plan for employee and family.
- Term Life Insurance at 1-1/2 times annual salary
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Liberal vacation plan
- Twelve paid holidays per calendar year
- Annual Review of performance tied to a five-step merit increase plan
- Sick leave accrual of one day (8 hrs) for each month worked
- Associate's Degree or Equivalent - 2.5% of base pay
- Bachelor's Degree - Additional 2.5% of base pay
- Master's Degree - Additional 2.5% of base pay
- Bilingual Pay - 5% of base pay
- 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:
- Beginning with the fifth (5th) year and every year thereafter, 2.5% of base salary.
- Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
- Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, an additional 1.5% of base salary.
- Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, an additional 1.5% of base salary.
- Liberal annual uniform allowance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Interest free computer loan
- The City does not participate in Social Security; however, there will be a 1.45% tax in salary for Medicare.
01
I possess proof to show that I meet the age requirement to become a Turlock Police Officer l/ll and have attached a copy to my application.
02
I possess proof that I meet the California Government Code Sections 1031(a) and 1031.5 Citizenship Requirement to become a Turlock Police Officer and have attached a copy to my application.
03
I possess proof that I meet the California Government Code Section 1031 (e) Education Requirement to become a Turlock Police Officer and have attached it to my application.
04
I understand that I must possess a valid California Driver's License - minimum "Class C" to complete the hiring process and that it must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
05
I have attached to my application, documents showing proof that I meet the Police Officer I/II Academy Requirements as listed in this job announcement.
06
Were you referred to the Turlock Police Department by a current employee? If so, by who, and what were those circumstances?
07
I certify that I have read and understand all of the Minimum Qualifications for a Police Officer I/II position as listed in the employment announcement and have truthfully answered all questions in this supplemental questionnaire.
