JOB INFORMATION REQUEST:  Police Officer POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE                CLOSED CLOSED OPEN POLICE OFFICER ENTRY POLICE OFFICER LATERAL POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE Those candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications for Lateral / Entry Police Officer may be hired as Police Officer Trainee until successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Police Academy.     SALARY:   $4558 per month POLICE OFFICER ENTRY Must have within the last three years either completed a California Basic P.O.S.T. Academy or have been employed as a full-time sworn peace officer with a State of California law enforcement agency. Those candidates currently enrolled in a California Basic P.O.S.T,. Academy may be accepted conditionally pending successful completion.    SALARY:  $5,242 - $6,990 per month POLICE OFFICER LATERAL Completion of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy and currently employed as a Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff or related Law Enforcement Officer with a State of California law enforcement agency.    SALARY:  $5,242 - $6,990 per month

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 21 years of age, no maximum.

• High school graduation or equivalent.    

• Must have completed a California Basic  P.O.S.T.  Academy and be currently employed as a Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, or related Law Enforcement Officer with a law enforcement agency in the State of California.   Attach certificate(s) if applicable.

• Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license at the time of employment. 

• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for, citizenship.

P.O.S.T.  STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS:

•  Any visual defect must correct to 20/20 in both eyes.  If soft contacts have been worn successfully for 3 months any defect is acceptable if corrected to 20/20.  Must have passing score on color blindness test and depth perception. 

•  Weight must be in proportion to height as determined by a physician. 

EXAMINATION

Applications will be screened and qualified/successful candidates may be invited to compete in a written examination.

The candidate must qualify in each of the following areas:

        Written Examination
        Oral Interview
        Physical Abilities Exam
        Background Investigation
        Polygraph Examination
        Psychological Evaluation
        Medical Examination
        Command Oral

Additional phases of selection include successfully passing a medical evaluation including substance testing, a background investigation, and a psychological evaluation.

BENEFITS

• Full Medical Coverage

• 100% Paid P.E.R.S. The City pays approximately $472 to $602 per month of the employee’s contribution towards the State Retirement Plan (PERS).

• Uniforms and equipment supplied by the department

• Interest-free computer loans

• 4/10 Work week

• Up to 5 weeks vacation, 12 paid sick days.  1/2 accumulated sick time paid at retirement.

• Incentive pay
  7.5% intermediate POST certificate
  12.5% advanced POST certificate
  Motor-Officer pay, 3% of base salary
  Bilingual pay, 3% of base salary
  Metro Officers, 3% of base salary for full-time members; Collateral Team members (aka Blue Team and White Team), sniper team members, and hostage negotiations team members will receive premium pay of 1.5% of base salary.

• Shift Differential:
  $384 per month - Graveyard Shift
  $288 per month - Swing Shift

The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to hiring only those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality.

WORK ASSIGNMENTS

To apply for these positions please go to https://cityjobs.riversideca.gov/hr/JobListings.aspx and click on the "apply now" link.

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