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POLICE OFFICER/LATERAL
Departmental Promotional,
Interdepartmental Promotional, Open Competitive
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bpd.recruitment for more information.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. AND
5:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. RESUMES
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A CITY OF BURBANK APPLICATION.
NOTE: CANDIDATES MAY BE REQUIRED TO RESIDE AT A
LOCATION FROM WHICH THEY CAN REPORT TO WORK WITHIN ONE HOUR. THIS
REQUIREMENT WILL NOT BE IMPOSED UNTIL SIX MONTHS AFTER THE
AFFECTED EMPLOYEES HAVE COMPLETED THEIR INITIAL PROBATIONARY
PERIOD.
This position requires a
supplemental application for employment,
(click here for form)
SALARY: $5,157. - $6,283.
(Salary includes a net 9% PERS contribution paid for by the City)
SIGNING BONUS -- $5,000
Previous years of service in Law Enforcement will be credited
towards vacation accrual.(click here for information)
DEFINITION OF THE
POSITION:
Under direction, to perform a variety of peace officer duties in
the protection of life and property; and to do related work as
required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
OF THE POSITION:
Patrols an assigned area of the City by foot, bicycle, motorcycle,
or vehicle to prevent and detect criminal activity; enforces local
ordinances, and State and Federal laws; maintains law and order;
responds to calls relating to the protection of life and property,
traffic incidents, and other required duties; prepares reports of
activities performed, and unusual incidents observed; conducts
both preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal
incidents, deaths, vehicle accidents, disturbances, and hazardous
situations; coordinates and conducts detailed investigations of
reported or observed criminal activity including violent crimes,
child abuse, property crime, vice and narcotic violations; assists
and advises motorists; enforces traffic safety laws by issuing
citations and warnings; interviews victims, complainants, and
witnesses; collects, preserves, and maintains evidence, found
property, and property for safekeeping or destruction;
interrogates suspects, and makes arrests; searches and transports
suspects; serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies and presents
evidence in court; provides backup assistance to other officers
and personnel; inspects premises in assigned area for security;
responds to demonstrations, riots, hostage situations,
malfunctions of public equipment such as street lights and traffic
control devices; maintains required proficiency with firearms and
other authorized police equipment; attends required training
courses and classes as directed and maintains satisfactory grade
average or score.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Graduation from high school or
equivalent and one of the following: (1) Graduation from an
accredited California law enforcement academy and currently
employed in good standing with a California law enforcement agency
as a sworn police officer. Receipt of the Basic POST certificate
is required on or before the completion of the first year of
employment as a sworn police officer. (2) Currently employed as a
sworn police officer or previously employed as a sworn police
officer within the last three years and eligible for re-hire.
Out-of-state officers must complete the P.O.S.T. Basic Course
waiver process prior to application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
At least 21 years of age at time of appointment; a United States
citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has
applied for citizenship by the last day for filing: NOTE:
Citizenship must be attained within three (3) years after filing
the citizenship application or the employee will be terminated
from his/her position; must be of good moral character with no
felony convictions; must be physically fit; must successfully
complete a required medical examination that includes a
psychological suitability examination.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATES: California Class “C”
Driver’s License or equivalent at time of appointment.
THE COMPETITION FOR
THE POSITION:
Applications will be reviewed. Admission to competitive
examination may be limited to those whose applications show the
best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements
and duties of the position. Any part of the examination process
may be qualifying only.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE MAY
REQUIRE ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING: A WRITTEN EXAMINATION, A
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, OR AN ORAL INTERVIEW. IF YOU HAVE A
DISABILITY WHICH MAY REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION IN ANY OF THESE
SELECTION PROCEDURES, PLEASE NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
IN WRITING BY THE LAST DATE TO APPLY ON THIS BULLETIN.
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