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Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Graduate Only)
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Police Officer
Lateral or Academy Graduate Only
$8,071 - $10,301 per month (DOE/DOQ)
Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVE Up to $25,000 (See SRPA MOU - Pages 50-52for further details)
Pay Incentives:
Shift Differential (3%-5%); P.O.S.T. Certificate Pay (3% Intermediate, 5% Advanced)
Bilingual Pay ( 2.5%, 5%, 10%)
Additional Specialty Pays:
Detective (5%), Motor Officer (5%), FTO (2.5-5%), SDAT/Firearms Instructor (2.5%), SWAT (2.5%), HNT (1%), MAIT (1%) & CSI (1%)
Benefits Include:
Retirement: The City is part of the Marin County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS.
Health Insurance: Full-flex cafeteria plan ($828.62 employee only; $1658.38 employee+1; $2,156.00family level), which can be applied to available health plans or converted to cash (max opt out $300.00).
Dental & Vision Insurance: Dental Premium for Family paid; Vision Premium for Employee paid
Deferred Comp: Available to all employees
Annual Leave: Vacation 10-25 days (based on years of service); 12 days sick leave; 13 holidays.
THE POSITION:
The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Police Officer. This position performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression. Police officers prepare cases and providecourtroom testimony, provide information and assistance to the public and perform special assignments in areas such as patrol, traffic, investigations and gang enforcement. General supervision is provided by the Police Sergeant. Responsibilities may include the direct supervision of officers in training and/or the indirect supervision of other officers and/or support staff.
This position performs the following essential job duties:
- Patrols an assigned area in a radio car, on motorcycle or on foot to observe and report suspicious activities or hazardous conditions for the prevention and detection of crime; arrests law violators in accordance with applicable statutory and case laws.
- Answers routine and emergency calls for protection of life and property and the enforcement of City, County, State and Federal laws, codes and ordinances.
- Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths and disturbances; collects, preserves and presents evidence using scientific identification techniques; interviews, questions and/or takes statements from victims, witnesses and suspects and completes investigative reports.
- Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at emergency or congested places, stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issues citations or warnings as appropriate.
- Appears in court to present evidence and testimony in connection with criminal prosecution and/or civil cases; serves writs, warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.
- Provides information and direction to the public; assists in developing community policing strategies; maintains effective public relations and makes public service appearances.
- Provides emergency first aid and/or assistance to injured or incapacitated persons and requests additional emergency medical services as necessary.
- Searches, guards, transports and assists in the booking and custodial care of prisoners.
- Handles missing person cases; takes custody of runaway or delinquent juveniles; investigates child welfare cases involving potential mental, physical or sexual abuse.
- Assists with emergency or planned events, including natural disasters, fires, parades, and crowd control; participates in special details and assignments.
- Directs, instructs, and supervises officers in training; conducts in-service and/or briefing training.
To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:
- Modern police methods and procedures.
- Statutory and case laws and ordinances related to evidence, search and seizure.
- City and Department policies and procedures.
- Local geography, demographics and community concerns and/or issues.
- Community oriented policing and problem-solving.
- Information technology, personal computers and related software applications.
To be eligible for this position you must possess the ability to:
- Think and act quickly in emergency situations.
- Understand and follow written and verbal directions.
- Interpret and explain laws, rules and regulations.
- Operate a variety of public safety equipment, including computers and related applications.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and fellow employees.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must possess a California P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate. Candidates must have completed the P.O.S.T. Basic Academy. Note: In conformance with P.O.S.T. regulations, applicants separated from active law enforcement in excess of three years must repeat the State Basic Training Standards and would not be considered for appointment on a lateral entry basis.
Candidate must be high school graduate or its equivalent. Completion of 45 semester (or equivalent quarter) units from an accredited college or university is preferred. Prefer candidates with bilingual skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process. The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal, written examination, oral board interview examination and/or performance examination.Note: Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-placement physical examination, drug screen, in depth background check, a psychological exam and fingerprinting.
To file an application online, go to Select "Member Agencies". Select "San Rafael". Or, follow this link to submit your application:
Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the oral board date.
Job PDF:
Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Graduate) Job Announcement (Updated 06-2023).pdf
Benefits
The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $7,391 - $9,432 Annually, DOQ/DOE and a competitive benefits program including:
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Retirement:The City is a part of the Marin County Employee Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System);
- Classic Tier 2 Employees (Hired on or after 7/1/2011- with reciprocity) - 3% @ at 55 formula, average of 3 highest years.
- PEPRA employees - hired after 1/1/13 or Classic employee with 6-month break in service are eligible for a 2.7% at 57 formula, highest 3 year average compensation.
- Health Insurance:Full flex cafeteria plan which can be applied to a health plan or converted to cash (Employee Only - $828..62; Employee+1 - $1658.38;Employee+Family - $2,156.00; Waive Coverage $300.00)
- Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment:$5,000 each
- Dental Insurance:Fully paid premium
- Vision Insurance:Fully paid employee premium
- Deferred Comp: Employee option
- Annual Leave:Vacation ranges from 10 to 25 days (depending on years of service), 12 days of Sick Leave, 13 Holidays.
- And more......
Recruitment Contact
Contact phone:
(415)485-3474
Contact email:
rhonda.castellucci@cityofsanrafael.org
Closing Date/Time: Continuous -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of San Rafael
Located just north of San Francisco along Hwy 101, San Rafael's strategic location makes it the economic and cultural center of Marin. With easy access to a lively downtown and world famous outdoor recreation, San Rafael offers a great place to live and work.
Businesses are drawn to San Rafael by the thriving local economy, natural setting, convenient access, and quality schools. Unlike the rest of the county, San Rafael has a lively urban city center with great restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. Surrounding areas offer a variety of homes in family-oriented neighborhoods and excellent school districts.
San Rafael residents enjoy world class recreational opportunities such as hiking, mountain biking, and sailing right at their doorstep. In addition, San Rafael is perfectly situated just a short drive from the bustling city of San Francisco, the amazing wilderness of Muir Woods, and the picturesque wine country of Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
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