Police officer Jobs in San Bernardino, CA

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Newport Beach, CA

Job Type : Full-Time / Part-Time

Job Number : 24 / 25-00043

Department : Police

Opening Date : 12 / 12 / 2024

Bargaining Unit : 95 - PTEANB

Definition

Come join the Newport Beach Police Department as a Police Community Services Officer!

Currently there are multiple part-time vacancies. This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on December 26, 2024, or at 150 applications - whichever occurs first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill future part-time and full-time Police Community Services Officer vacancies as they occur. Appointment to a part-time or full-time position will depend on the department's needs.

Selection Components :

• Application Evaluation : The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam.

Online Exam : Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 13, 2025. Top-scoring applicants who pass the online examination will be invited to a virtual interview.

Virtual Interview : Tentatively scheduled for the week of February 4, 2025 . Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and may be invited to begin the background process as positions become available.

Salary :

Full-time monthly salary range : $4,268 - $6,951

Schedule :

Full-time positions work three 12-hour shifts.

Career Path :

This is the entry level position in the Police Community Services Officer series. The career path for this position is : Senior Police Community Services Officer and Police Civilian Supervisor (Records).

Retirement :

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay towards the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.

Experience & Education and License / Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience : Prior public contact, clerical or police agency experience is highly desirable.

Education : Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. College coursework is highly desirable.

License / Certificate : Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please note : Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. Record must be free from conviction of any felony, or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, and from an excessive number of citations for traffic violations. Background history should indicate responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgment and the ability to relate well with others. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

PLEASE READ : The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

Please indicate the area(s) in which you have work experience (check all that apply) :

Please describe your public contact, clerical, and / or police agency work experience (if no experience, type N / A).

Please select the highest level of education you possess :

Do you possess a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record?

This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?

Please select the position you are most interested in :

All employees hired after January 1, 1999 shall not smoke or use tobacco products at any time while on or off duty. I acknowledge this requirement.

If you are successful in completing the testing process, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting, polygraph examination and credit check. NOTE : Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may disqualify you. Record must be free from any felony conviction and / or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude and excessive traffic violations. I acknowledge this requirement.

Excluding juvenile convictions, arrests, detentions or court dispositions, have you ever been convicted of a felony or plead guilty, no contest, or been convicted of any other criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation?

If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide specific details for each occurrence including : 1) Date; 2) Location; 3) Charge and a description of the offense; 4) Penalty / Disposition. If this is not applicable, please type NA in the box below.

Are you currently out on bail or on your own recognizance pending trial for a recent arrest? (Omit convictions more than two years old for violations of Cal. Health & Safety Code Sections 11357(b) for (a), 11360 (c), 11364, 11365, or 11550 as they relate to marijuana before January 1, 1976, and their statutory predecessors.)

Required Question