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City of La Palma, CA lists this Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate) opportunity in la palma, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Police OfficerThis is an open recruitment to fill (1) current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list used to fill future vacancies. Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASES. Apply early as this position may close at any time without notice. Effective July 1, 2025, new hires will receive a hiring bonus of $13,000.00. This bonus will be paid in three installments: $5,000.00 will be paid on the first paycheck following the Employee's hire. $4,000.00 will be paid on the first paycheck after successfully completing the Employee's probationary period. $4,000.00 will be paid the first paycheck after forty-two (42) months of continued employment as a Police Officer. The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has its own spirit committee that facilitates monthly employee events. The incumbent will thrive working in this small culture environment allowing them to grow their knowledge, experience, resume, and prepare them for advancement by introducing them to a variety of law enforcement related projects and responsibilities. If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to keep the City of La Palma safe, clean, and efficiently run, consider a career with the City of La Palma.Come be a part of our family and see what makes La Palma a nice place to live and work!Performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides support and assistance to special department crime-prevention and enforcement programs; performs related duties as required. This is the entry level classification in the professional police series requiring sworn peace officer status. Positions allocated to the Police Officer class are assigned to a number of functional areas within the Police Department; some of the duties assigned, as determined by the Chief of Police, require prior experience with the La Palma Police Department.City of La Palma applications are required and can be obtained online at The Human Resources Office must receive completed applications, resumes, and supplemental questionnaires (if required) by the final filing date and time listed to be eligible for consideration. Facsimiles will not be accepted. Resumes will not, nor will references to a resume, be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. References to a resume on the application form may disqualify the application.All applications will be screened and those candidates who present the most relevant qualifications and possess the required licenses and certificates for the position will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include testing and oral interviews. A Background Investigation, including a criminal record check may be required prior to any offer of employment. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a post-offer medical exam (including a drug and alcohol screen). Should a qualified individual with disabilities need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the examination process, the City of La Palma must be notified no later than five working days prior to the scheduled examination date. The City of La Palma does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or disability. Equal employment opportunity will apply to all personnel actions, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations, and rehires.NOTE: All employees of the City of La Palma are designated by both State law and City ordinance to be a Disaster Service Workers; In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health, and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours, and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change.The City offers a highly competitive compensation package which is dependent upon qualifications. The City's attractive benefits package includes the following:Retirement – The City offers the CalPERS 2% at 57 formula for new CalPERS members.; OR 2% at 55 formula for existing CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. Employees are responsible for paying the full Employee contribution through payroll deduction. The City pays a 1.25% incentive pay for PEPRA Safety Employees. Additional details on the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process. For further information about CalPERS, please contact CalPERS directly. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the mandatory Medicare Program.Medical Insurance - The City contracts with CalPERS to offer medical insurance to employees and their eligible dependents. The City provides a monthly health benefit allowance to be used toward monthly health insurance premiums are currently $921.49 Employee Only, $1,411.49 Employee + 1, $1,670.49 Employee + 2.Wellness Program - All employees and their dependents are enrolled in a confidential Employee Assistance Program.Dental Insurance - The City provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. The City pays 100% of the premium and has a reimbursement program (up to 30%) for crowns.Vision Insurance - The City has a vision care reimbursement program (up to $400) per employee and their eligible dependents per fiscal year.Life Insurance – The City provides $100,000 in basic group term life insurance for employees with additional coverage for eligible dependents. Employees may purchase additional coverage by participating in AFLAC plans.Disability Insurance – The City provides short and long term disability insurance coverage with the City paying 100% of the premium.Flexible Spending Accounts – The City currently offers a flexible spending account plan through which employees may set aside pre-tax dollars for a wide variety of eligible non-reimbursable medical expenses for themselves or their eligible dependents and/or eligible dependent care expenses.Additional Insurance Opportunities – The City contracts with AFLAC to provide additional health, dental, and life insurance coverage, as well as many other reimbursable plans. Employees may set up these accounts as pre-tax dollars.Deferred Compensation Accounts – The City offers employees the option to defer pre-tax earnings through the ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan; contributions are at the employee's discretion.Retiree Health Benefits – The City contributes the minimum Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) contribution, currently $416 per month, toward retiree medical insurance for retirees who elect to continue their CalPERS medical coverage into retirement. The City does not offer retiree dental or vision coverage.Holidays - Ten (10) paid fixed holidays and 32 hours of paid floating holiday time annually are provided. Employees are required to use either floating holiday time, vacation time, or compensatory time to facilitate a holiday closure between Christmas and New Years.Vacation - Full-time employees entering service after July 1, 2011, earn 80 hours of annual vacation leave per year and can accrue a total balance of 120 hours, increasing incrementally after 5 years of service.Sick Leave – 96 hours per year and can accrue a total balance of 760 hours.Professional Achievement Program – Police Officers are eligible to receive: Intermediate POST Certificate 2.5% of base salary; Advanced POST Certificate 5% of base salary; or 2.5% of base salary for an Associate of Arts Degree; and 5% of base salary for a Bachelors Degree.Special Assignment Pay – Investigation Bureau or School Resource Officer receives 5% of base pay during assignment; Corporal-in-Charge Pay receives $100/shift only when acting as Patrol Supervisor. Field Training Officer receives $200 per month.Bilingual Pay – The City offers employees the opportunity to test once per year for bilingual accuracy. After successfully passing an interactive test, the employee will receive $150/month. Testing is renewed biannually in order to continue receiving the stipend.Work Hours – Safety full-time employees work a three day work week/12 hour work days; Non-Safety Dispatchers full-time employees work a four day work week/10 hour work days; Non-Safety full-time employees work a four day work week/10 hour work days, a 40 hour work week, Monday - Thursday.
Worksite address
la palma, CA, 90623, US
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