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Police OfficerThe City of Corning, CA is now offering a $25,000 sign on stipend for lateral officers.The position involves performing law enforcement and crime prevention work, enforcing state and local traffic regulations, conducting investigative work, participating in special department crime prevention and enforcement programs, and performing various technical law enforcement tasks.The Corning Police Department is staffed by a Chief of Police, one Administrative Secretary, four Patrol Sergeants, five Police Officers, four full-time Dispatcher/Clerks, one Dispatcher/Records Supervisor, and one full-time Community Service Officer.Corning is a rural community with a population of approximately 8,000 residents. It is situated in the Sacramento Valley in Tehama County, 112 miles north of Sacramento on Interstate 5, and 25 miles northwest of Chico. The area offers ample opportunity for hiking, hunting, fishing, and all phases of recreation. Additional community facilities include excellent schools, a modern library, and 21 churches. Advanced educational opportunities at Shasta and Butte Community Colleges and the California State University, Chico are all available and within an hour drive. Corning offers an excellent environment for the growth and development of individuals and families.Required qualifications for lateral officers include:Possess current valid Certificate of Completion by California Police Officer Standards and TrainingPOST certified basic academy at time of appointmentPossess a high school diploma or G.E.D.Possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving recordBe a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible, and has applied, for citizenshipBe 21 years old at time of appointmentPossess physical characteristics, including proportional height/weight, normal hearing & visual acuity (correctable to 20/30)Have appropriate communication skills, ability to solve problems, ability to learn, ability to make judgments under pressure, observational skills, a willingness to confront problems, interest in people, interpersonal sensitivity, a desire for self-improvement, appropriate grooming standards, dependability, integrity, physical ability, ability to operate a motor vehicle in emergency and nonemergency situations, and credibility as a witness in courtMeet other background investigation, medical and psychological standardsSpanish speaking ability is desirable, but not requiredSalary: See complete Public Safety Unit salary schedule at Pay: 2.5% Intermediate Certificate or Associate Degree5% Advanced Certificate or Bachelor's Degree5% Bilingual (Spanish)5% Field Training Officer Assignment5% Physical FitnessLongevity Pay: For qualifying employees, longevity performance incentive pay is added to their base rate:3% After 10 years6% After 15 years (not compounded with the 3%)Holiday Pay: Employees receive 116 hours of holiday in-lieu pay currently paid in one lump sum on the last pay period in November.Vacation Pay: Employees receive 120 hours paid vacation after 1 year; 160 hours per year after 7 years' service, and 200 hours per year after 15 years' service.Sick Leave: Employees receive 8 hours of sick leave per month with a maximum of 1440 hours.Retirement: Retirement is defined by CalPERS. Further information is available upon requestInsurance: The City currently offers Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, and contributes a maximum of $1,935 monthly toward the employee's plan. A $100,000 term life insurance policy is provided for the Employee by the City.Uniform Allowance: The City provides $1,200 per year, paid in one lump sum on the employee's anniversary date.Competitive selection process includes:Application Review BoardWritten ExaminationPhysical Agility TestOral Appraisal InterviewBackground InvestigationPsychological EvaluationMedical Examination*Some processes may be waived at the Chief's discretion for lateral officers.
Worksite address
corning, CA, 96021, US
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