About this opportunity
Hillsborough Police Department lists this Police Officer - Entry Level opportunity in hillsborough, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Police Officer - Entry Level
Perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations. Some essential duties are:
Responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action to resolve problems
Renders assistance to citizens in distress
Initiates investigation of criminal or suspicious activity
Makes arrests, issues citations, and gives warnings when appropriate
Enforces all laws without bias
Conducts business license checks
Promotes crime prevention and disseminates security information
Testifies accurately and honestly in court
Education: Graduation from a U.S. High School or equivalent is required. Additional education at the college level is preferred.
Licenses: Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license by the time of hire, and ability to maintain the valid license.
Physical Requirement: Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
Vision Requirement
20/100 correctable to 20/30, with adequate depth perception and color vision. If soft contacts are worn, no limit on uncorrected distance visual acuity provided soft lenses have been worn for at least six months prior to the physical examination.
Background / Security Screening
As part of the selection process, successful candidates will undergo a stringent background investigation which will include: confirming all information provided by the candidates, a polygraph test and psychological and medical examinations. Candidates may be disqualified at any point in this process.
Felony Convictions: State and Federal Law require that all Police Officers be free from felony conviction and domestic violence.
Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or resident aliens that are eligible and have applied for U.S. Citizenship.
Benefits
3% @ 50 retirement formula for PERS Classic members
2.7% @ 57 retirement formula for PERS New members
The Town contributes 2-4% of base pay per month towards a Retirement Health Savings Account
A choice of medical plans are available through PERS. The Town contributes up to the Blue Shield HMO premium
$2500 per family member per year for dental, and $350 per family member per year for vision coverage
The Town provides 100% Town-paid long term disability insurance
$75,000 of life insurance
Ten to twenty days annual vacation, based on length of service
Holiday accrual of 96 hours per year
Fourteen days of sick leave per year
Employee Rental Assistance Program
Incentive pay provided to officers who qualify in the following categories: Bilingual (5%), Night Shift Differential (5%), Motor Officer (5%), Detective (5%), SWAT Officer (5%), School Resource Officer (5%), Canine Officer (5%), Crime Prevention Specialist (5%), and Master Officer (2.5%).
Incentive pay for POST certificate and education degrees
Uniform allowance of $1000/yr
Wellness reimbursement of up to $500 per year
Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending (Section 125) plan, deferred compensation plan and credit union are also available
Job Type
Full-Time
Salary
$9,259.03-$9,259.03 Monthly
Location
1600 Floribunda Ave Hillsborough, 94010
Category
Law Enforcement
Region
San Francisco/Peninsula
Close Date
Continuous or until 999 applicants
About Hillsborough
The Town of Hillsborough (pop. 11,574) is a residential community 13 miles south of San Francisco. Since its incorporation in 1910, the Town has been known for its rural charm and mild climate year round. Private and public schools in Hillsborough have been internationally and nationally recognized for academic excellence. The Town operates with a Council-Manager form of government. Residents voluntarily serve on the Citizens Communications Advisory Committee, Financial Advisory Committee, Administrative Hearing Panel and the Architecture and Design Review Board. The Town provides a full range of municipal services including police and fire protection, water delivery and wastewater collection.
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Who can apply
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