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Employee Services Division 10890 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 www.el-cerrito.org www.el-cerrito.org Career Opportunity POLICE OFFICER— LATERAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (Continued) Dental Insurance: City contributes the full premium for the employee and family. Life Insurance: Amount equal to annual salary to nearest $1,000. City‐paid premium. Retirement: The City pays employee’s 9% Public Employees Retirement System at 50 plan) contribution. Bilingual Pay: $100 per month for approved languages. Specialty Assignment Pay: 5% salary differential for detective, school resource, and canine assignments. Longevity Pay: 3% to 7% annually, based on years of service. Education Incentive: $210 per month for AA/AS, $290 per month for BA/MS. Uniform Allowance: $1,000 per year. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change without notice. Posted 3/20/12 Final Filing Date: April 11, 2012 The El Cerrito Police Department is committed to service, safety, and enhancing the public trust through professionalism and leadership. The City of El Cerrito serves, leads and supports our diverse community by providing exemplary and innovative services, public places and infrastructure, ensuring public safety and creating an economically and environmentally sustainable future. ---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. 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 Lateral Police Officer applicants must possess and submit a copy of a current Basic POST Certificate. 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. SELECTION PROCESS The evaluation and selection process will consist of a Qualifications Appraisal Interview. The oral qualifications appraisal interview is 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 Employee Services Division, City of El Cerrito, 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530; by calling (510) 466‐5005; or at www.el‐ cerrito.org. A copy of a Basic POST Certificate must be submitted at the time of application. Employment Applications and Police Department Supplemental Applications may also be obtained by contacting the City of El Cerrito Police Department, 10900 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530, (510) 215‐ 4410. 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” COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The City provides an excellent compensation package, which consists of the following: salary: $6,209‐ $7,451 (2‐4% Salary Increase‐Effective July 2012) Benefits: The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including: vacation, holidays, specialty assignment pay, longevity pay, bilingual pay and sick leave plans; medical, dental, and life insurance program, plus membership in the State Public Employees Retirement System ‐ 3% at 50 formula. Work Schedule: Patrol 3/12 schedule. Vacation: 88 working hours after one year of service; additional hours earned with additional years of service. Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 10 hours per calendar month. Short and Long Term Disability: City pays full cost of employee’s premium. Health Plans: Choice of three plans: Kaiser, Health Net HMO and Health Net PPO. City contributes up to the family Kaiser premium per month. Final Filing Date: April 11, 2012, 4:00 p.m.