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Police OfficerEmployer: City of CypressSalary: $97,845.49 - $127,983.23 AnnuallyLocation: City Hall, Cypress, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 00377Department: Police DepartmentOpening Date: 07/02/2025Closing Date: ContinuousDescriptionMinimum age of 21 at time of appointment.Applicant must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.Must have U.S. citizenship or have filed application for citizenship.Must have a valid California Class "C" driver license and an acceptable driving record.Bilingual skills are highly desirable.Supplemental InformationBackground Review (including a fingerprint check and polygraph examination)Chief's Oral InterviewMedical Examination (including alcohol and controlled substance screening)Psychological ExaminationAny felony conviction except as provided in Government Code 1029(b)-(e).Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as an illegal opiate, hallucinogen, stimulant or depressant in the past 7 years. This includes cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, GHB, ecstasy, etc.A pattern, history, or irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, or failure to pay, etc. Exigent circumstances may be evaluated on an individual basis.Any conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the past seven years of the date of application or more than one conviction of driving under the influence at any time.BenefitsPaid Vacation – All full-time employees accrue 80 vacation hours per year, up to a maximum of 160 hours at eleven years of employment.Sick Leave – 8 hours per month. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination.3/12 and 4/10 Schedule – Employee works three (3) twelve and one-half (12.5) hour or four (4) ten (10) hour shifts in a seven (7) day work period. May be assigned to work a varied schedule including weekends and/or evenings.Holidays –11 paid holidays per year plus floating holiday time (hours depend on assigned schedule).Tuition Reimbursement – Employees receive up to $1,320 per fiscal year to attend accredited colleges.Health Insurance – The City pays 100% of the employee's group insurance premium, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, long and short term disability. Dependent/ additional benefits are available, a portion of which is paid by the City.Retirement Health Savings Plan – $125/month contribution towards Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan.Retirement – Cypress is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees shall pay 12% of salary towards their retirement benefits with CalPERS. The plan includes the following options: 3% at 50, one year highest compensation, 1959 survivor's benefit and post retirement survivor continuance for "Classic" members. Employees hired after January 1, 2013 and are new to CalPERS or have had a 6 month or more break in service, are subject to laws, statutes, rules and regulations of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).Deferred Compensation – A voluntary program is available.
Worksite address
cypress, CA, 90630, US
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