Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates) City of Berkeley, CA - 3.7 Berkeley, CA Job Details $116,435.28 - $144,914.02 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Writing skills Working with high schoolers High school diploma or GED Analysis skills Driver's License Bachelor's degree Computer skills Entry level Law enforcement Full Job Description

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay. As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Police Officer! This recruitment is for Lateral applicants who have completed the Basic POST Academy, applicants who are current Police Officers, and applicants who have been a Police Officer within the last three years. At the City of Berkeley, Police Officers perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, problem solving, and providing information and assistance to the public. Positions may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, crime prevention or other police-related functions depending on rotational assignments. See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105021 MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS A

typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Completion of 60 college semester hours. Previous volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area is desirable. The Academy Graduate level requires successful completion of a California POST Basic Academy. Academy graduation must have been within the last three years. The Experienced level requires possession of a POST Basic Certificate and successful completion of the probationary employment period with a law enforcement agency in the State of California. The employment must have been within the last three years.

Other requirements include:

Must be free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment. Must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record. Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Must be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to obtain required POST certification and maintain firearms qualification. Must be able to pass the background check, which includes the verification of education, employment, military, criminal history, civil litigation, credit history, DMV records and personal history.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit: Completed application Responses to the supplemental questionnaire POST Certificate Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date) Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.