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Employment “We are committed to service, safety, and enhancing the public trust through professionalism and leadership” For more information contact the Human Resources Division at (510) 466-5005 or Police Personnel at (510) 215-4424 With or upon completion of the Police Academy and appointment to the position of Police Officer, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Work Schedule: Patrol 3/12 schedule Paid vacation: 88 hours after one year of service Sick leave: accrued at 120 hours per year 14 paid holidays per year Short and Long Term Disability Medical/Dental/Vision coverage Life Insurance Cal PERS: 3% at 50 (classic members), 2.7% at 57 (new members Bilingual Pay: $100 per month Specialty Assignment Pay: 5% salary differential for detective, school resource, and canine assignments Longevity Pay: 3% to 9% annually, based on years of service Education Incentive: $210 per month for AA/AS, $290 per month for a BA/MS $1,000 annual Uniform Allowance Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation’s most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. El Cerrito Police Department is a modern, well-managed department providing police services to a community of 24,000 residents. The department offers many opportunities for professional growth including: Investigations, Traffic, SRO’s, Field Training Officer, Hostage Negotiation Team, Special Response Team, and K9. Salary: $4,278 per month Recruits are reimbursed for meals and mileage to and from the academy Employment Applications can be completed online at www.el-cerrito.org. All applications must be printed, signed, and returned to the Human Resources Division. Any supplemental questionnaires, information, and/or resumes should be included with your application. Opportunity Police Officer Recruit ---PAGE BREAK--- THE COMMUNITY Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation’s most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 24,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. THE DEPARTMENT AND POSITION El Cerrito Police Department is a modern, well-managed department providing police services to a community of 24,000 residents. The department has 46 sworn members. Officer Recruits receive closely supervised training in the following areas: laws and penal codes; criminal justice system and procedures; law enforcement and crime prevention techniques; physical fitness and first aid; proper handling and firing of firearms; radio codes and dispatching procedures; public contact skills; interviewing and taking complaints; writing and editing police reports; geography; investigative techniques; procedures regarding the arrest and handling of suspects; and departmental rules and regulations. Police Officer Recruits are hired into this temporary non-sworn position for the period during which they are enrolled in the Police Academy. They are not covered by the City's classified (Civil Service) system, and serve at the pleasure of the Chief of Police. Police Officer Recruit benefits are limited to those required by law. Upon successful completion of curriculum at the training academy, Police Recruits are sworn in and appointed to the classified position of Police Officer, at Step A of that salary range with full benefits. NOTE: Applicants who have successfully completed a California P.O.S.T. approved police academy may be considered for appointment as a probationary Police Officer at salary Step A ($6,231 per month) with full benefits. This position requires an ability to learn and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures; carry out oral and written directions; analyze situations and make quick decisions requiring sound judgment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and meet the on-going physical requirements of the position. QUALIFICATIONS All applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions of the position, as determined by a thorough City pre-placement physical examination; meet vision requirement of not less than 20/100, correctable to 20/30; possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.; must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien with an application for citizenship completed at least one year prior of date of application (citizenship must be obtained no later than three years after date of application or disqualification will result); have a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record; be free of felony convictions; and have a minimum of 30 verifiable semester college units or at least 2 years active military service with an honorable discharge. THE EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS WRITTEN EXAMINATION: Successful Completion of the P.O.S.T. Approved reading and writing test designed to measure the ability to identify clear writing, and the ability to spell and understand commonly-used vocabulary words (Qualifying - Pass/Fail). EXCEPTION: Applicants who have taken the POST-approved Entry Level exam For Police Officer, having received a score of 50 or better, within the preceding six months of the date of their application, will have this test waived upon presentation of proof of passing score. PHYSICAL AGILITY/ABILITIES PERFORMANCE TEST: Successful completion of a series of job-related physical performance tests, designed to measure strength, agility, and over-all fitness for this position, must be completed prior to appointment as a Police Officer (Qualifying - Pass/Fail). QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL INTERVIEW: An oral qualifications appraisal interview designed to measure the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed critical to successful job performance. (Weighted 100%) Candidates whose names are placed on the eligibility list must undergo an extensive background investigation; and thorough medical and evaluations that may include polygraph and drug testing - prior to appointment. Police Officers serve an 18 month probationary period. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Employment Applications and Police Department Supplemental Applications may be obtained from and must be returned to the Human Resources Division, City of El Cerrito, 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530; by calling (510) 466-5005; or at www.el-cerrito.org. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or disability. In accordance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, notification of such accommodations must be made to the City at the time the employment application is filed. Medical documentation must be provided upon request. “The City of El Cerrito is an Equal Opportunity Employer” OPEN AND CONTINUOUS