Police Officer - Lateral & Academy Graduates

Salary:  $70,512 - $85,656 Annually + Benefits*

Filing Deadline:  Continuous recruitment through 8/31/08
LATERAL applicants
*Hiring bonus up to $5000 available
A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required.
 
Postmarks, faxes and email will not be accepted

 
The City of Monterey Police Department
Located in an idyllic setting on the Pacific coast, the City of Monterey’s historic character, natural beauty, and unique attractions have enabled it to become a quality residential community as well as one of the nation’s premier tourist destinations. Committed to integrity, professionalism and loyalty, the Monterey Police Department strives to be the leading law enforcement agency on the Peninsula and throughout the State. The Department’s highest priority is to ensure that the community remains a safe haven, allowing residents and visitors alike to enjoy a high quality of life.
 
Currently Recruiting

Laterals - Currently employed or formerly employed as a law enforcement officer within past three (3) years from date of application in a California law enforcement agency and possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate. (Out-of-state applicants with similar experience and similar certification will need completion of a basic California P.O.S.T. academy.)

Out-of-State Laterals - Out-of-state applicants currently employed or formerly employed as a law enforcement officer within the past three (3) years from date of application and possess an out-of-state certification equivalent to a California POST Basic Certificate. Applicants will additionally need completion of a California POST Basic Academy or proof from POST that you are eligible for the California POST Basic Course Waiver process. Out-of-State Laterals will be hired on as an Academy Trainee until the California POST Basic Course Waiver process has been completed. Proof of California POST Basic Academy graduation or a POST certified letter indicating eligibility for the California POST Basic Course Waiver process must be attached to your application materials.

Academy Graduates - Completion of a California POST Basic Academy within the past three (3) years of date of application. Proof of graduation must be attached to your application materials.

This brochure is intended to give you a sense of this City job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive review of the duties or desired qualifications of the position.
 
Application Process

A completed application AND supplemental questionnaire indicating Lateral, Academy Graduate, Academy Attendee, or Trainee are required. Applications may be deemed incomplete if all required information is not provided.

Application materials can be obtained from / submitted to:
City of Monterey Human Resources Department
735 Pacific St. Suite B
Monterey, CA 93940
831.646.3765
www.monterey.org/mpd

This is a continuous recruitment through August 31, 2008 yet may be closed before that time without notice. This brochure is intended to give you a sense of this City job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive review of the duties or desired qualifications of the position. Faxes and e-mail will not be accepted. If you would like to submit your application in person, you may do so at the Human Resources Department (applications will not be accepted at the Police Department). Human Resources office hours are generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The testing process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard City application AND supplemental questionnaire to determine which candidates will progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. This may include a panel interview and interview with the Chief of Police. Eligible candidates are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, to include polygraph testing, psychological, medical evaluations, and drug screening.
 
Current Testing Process

  • Submit Application: A City of Monterey application is required and must be accompanied by a supplemental questionnaire  indicating your status as a Lateral candidate, Out-of-State Lateral candidate or Academy Graduate.

  • Oral Board Examination: Candidates will be scheduled to have an oral board interview after review of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

  • Chief’s Interview: Each candidate who successfully passes the Oral Board Examination can expect to have a Chief’s interview.

  • Background Investigation: Upon passing the Chief’s interview, candidates will enter the background investigation phase of the process.

Example of Duties
Patrols an assigned area in radio car, motorcycle, or on foot for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations; responds to radio messages or telephone instructions and appears at scene of disorder or crime as assigned; conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations of prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, deaths, accidents, and other disturbances; directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issues citations; investigates accidents; renders first aid as necessary; enforces City ordinances on abandoned cars; does follow-up investigation on hit-run accidents; collects and preserves evidence; testifies in court in connection with criminal prosecution; attends fire scenes to assist in the protection of life and property; serves warrants and subpoenas; operates radio-telephone equipment at headquarters or in a patrol vehicle; occasionally relieves a superior officer and acts for him; supervises the custody of prisoners; fingerprints, photographs and books prisoners; takes prisoners to court; assists in receiving, searching, booking, fingerprinting and supervising prisoners; answers inquiries; keeps records and prepares reports; when assigned, operates a motorcycle in traffic enforcement; conducts preliminary and final investigations.
 
Agency Shop
The City of Monterey, in agreement with the Monterey Police Officers Association and Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) requires membership in the aforementioned organization or an in lieu contribution to a qualified organization as a condition of employment.
 
Employment Standards


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Any education equivalent to graduation from high school.

  • Be at least 21 years of age;

  • Not have any felony convictions;

  • Be able to pass a comprehensive background;

  • Possess a valid California Driver’s License at time of appointment; and

  • Be a United States citizen or have permanent resident alien status and applied for citizenship.

Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Ability to learn law enforcement principles and practices;
  • Ability to read & understand departmental policies, instructions, laws and regulations;
  • Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action;
  • Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports;
  • Have physical agility; keen observation and ability to remember names, faces and details of accidents;
  • Ability to learn the use of and care of automobiles and small firearms;
  • Ability to speak and write effectively; and
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions.
  • Ability to write clear, comprehensive reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the general public.
  • Ability to perform combined tasks under stressful situations.
  • Higher level education is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
  • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.
  • See Supplemental Questionnaire for appropriate P.O.S.T. Certificates that may be required.
Compensation
Scheduled Monthly Salary: $5,876 (step 1) - $7,138 (step 5)

Hiring Bonus: Hiring Bonus may be available to Lateral candidates. Upon authorization by the Chief of Police, bonus to be paid at the successful completion of the probationary period.

Special Assignment Pay: 5% Special Assignment Pay for specified assignments; i.e. Traffic Officer; Detective; Community Action Team (CAT); Field Training Officer (FTO); Canine Officer; Public Education Officer; School Resource Officer. 10% Special Assignment Pay for Senior Detective and Senior Traffic Officer.

Bilingual Pay: Employee may be eligible for 5% bilingual pay.

Deferred Compensation: The City will match up to $12.50 per pay period ($25 per month) of an employee’s contribution to a City authorized Deferred Compensation Plan.

Uniform Allowance: $100.00/month. Special Unit $140.00/month.

Tuition Reimbursement: $1,000.00 per fiscal year.

Continuing Education Incentive Pogram: Upon completion of probation, Continuing Education Incentive Program (CEIP) provides a 5% premium pay for a BA degree and 7.5% premium pay for a Master's Degree.

Health Plan Spending Fund: Up to $1084.00 per month (or up to $470.74 cash-in-lieu of benefits), depending on medical plan selected, may be used to purchase medical benefits for the employee and dependents, dependent dental, additional life insurance, deferred dependent care, and/or health care expenses not reimbursed by a medical carrier. All cash-in-lieu of benefits is paid as taxable income.

Dental: Fully paid employee coverage by the City. Employee has option to purchase dependent coverage out of monthly dollar amount.

Vision: Fully paid optical plan by the City for employee and dependents.

Life Insurance: $20,000 policy paid by the City, with an option to purchase additional coverage up to $50,000.

Employee Assistance Program: Fully paid confidential counseling and referral service for employee and eligible dependents.

Fitness Pass: Fitness Pass Program available to use the City of Monterey Sports Center.

**Vacation: 10 days for the first 5 years; 15 days for 5-10 years; 17 days for 10-15 years; 20 days for more than 15 years; 23 days for more than 20 years (**beginning balance negotiable for Lateral candidates)

**Sick Leave: 12 days per year. (**negotiable for Lateral candidates)

Holidays: 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday per calendar year.

Retirement: PERS 3% at 50. The 9% PERS contribution is employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
 
Additional Information
  • Candidate selected will serve a one (1) year probationary period from the date of hire as a Police Officer.
  • Candidates who pass the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list. This list may be used to fill additional positions that become available during the life of the list, including subordinate positions.
  • This bulletin is for informational purposes only and does not supersede rules, regulations, ordinances and resolutions currently in effect.
  • Pursuant to the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, employees must show proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
  • The City of Monterey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All Police Officers shall be expected at time of appointment to establish residence within 1 hour of normal driving time, and maintain a telephone at the residence.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply
City of Monterey Job Hotline 831.646.3751 (updated Fridays)

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