Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Graduate)

Job Posting

Lateral : Requires possession of a POST Basic Certificate, current employment and completion of probation as a sworn Police Officer at another law enforcement agency. Eligible for up to $40,000 through the Lateral Incentive Program. Academy Graduate (Pre-Service) : Requires successful completion / graduation from an accredited Police Academy in California. Police Officers can receive the following incentives : Monthly salary $7,871.40 - $10,524.50

• Voluntary Binding Arbitration - $30,000
• Longevity Pay : $200 - $1,150 depending on years of service
• Education Pay : $298.10 - $1,353.62 depending on highest level of education
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement while pursuing studies at University of CA or California State University
• Special Assignment Pay Opportunities
• Holiday Pay
• Per Police Officer Association Memorandum of Understanding (April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025) Located in a beautiful beach city of the Santa Monica Bay and three miles from the Los Angeles International Airport, the El Segundo Police Department serves a community that exhibits a safe place to live, work and visit. Our organization is dedicated to providing the highest level of professionalism and customer service through a community-oriented policing and problem solving philosophy. We take part in unparalleled partnership with our community to identify problems for the purposes of making long-term improvements in the safety and quality of life within our city. El Segundo is the home of the Los Angeles Air Force Base, the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and Los Angeles Chargers training facility, as well as one of Chevron's largest oil refineries. Under general supervision, performs law enforcement work in a community-oriented policing model through patrol, crime prevention, investigation, community partnership and special assignment detail. Receives direction from a Police Sergeant.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities : Duties vary based upon assignment and may include, but are not limited to, the following :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, sill, and / or ability required.

Knowledge of : Federal, State and City laws, ordinances, and department regulations related to policing, e.g., laws of arrest, rules of evidence, etc.; Modern law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing practices and procedures; Public relations techniques; interagency communication / assistance techniques and practices; and Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.

Skill in : Learning, understanding, and interpreting laws and regulations, as well as departmental policy and procedures; Analyzing situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action; and coping with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others; Observing accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places; Preparing accurate and grammatically correct written reports; Properly using and caring for firearms; Obtaining information through interview, interrogation, and observation; Using computers, databases, and common software programs; Making clear and concise radio transmissions; Communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and Maintaining effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, City officials, and the general public.

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

Experience : None is required, however previous law enforcement experience is highly desirable.

Education : Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Regular Basic Course (academy) at the time of appointment or successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver examination process is required. Acceptance of a waiver is at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Candidates may qualify and test for the position while currently enrolled in a P.O.S.T. approved academy, but eligible list placement is conditional and contingent upon successful academy graduation.

License / Certificates : Must possess a valid California Class C driver license by the time of appointment.

Special Requirements : Must be 21 years of age by the time of appointment. Must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records. Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.

Must be free of any felony convictions.

Must be of proportional height to weight, be physically able to handle the rigorous duties of police work; possess normal hearing and color perception, minimum vision of 20 / 100 in each eye, correctable to 20 / 20.

Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete a polygraph test, psychological and medical examination, and an extensive background investigation process.

Smoking and / or the use of tobacco products on or off duty are prohibited as a condition of employment.

Any visible tattoo(s), body art and / or body piercings are prohibited while performing department duties.

Police Officers Association (POA) Benefit Summary PERS Retirement : Tier I - 3%@50 for individuals employed as of 10 / 5 / 12. Tier II- 3%@55 for individuals employed by the City on or after 10 / 6 / 12 who are already PERS members. Single highest year. 2.7%@57 for new employees / members hired on or after 1 / 1 / 13. Three year average final compensation. Members pay 50% of normal cost (12%). Retiree Medical : City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees. Medical Insurance : City contributes $1,800 / mo. (effective 1 / 1 / 25) for employee and dependents' medical insurance under PERS. Optical / Dental / Life / AD&D : City contributes $184.25 / month. Employee & eligible dependents may be covered for optical and dental. $10,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. AD&D insurance policies provided for employees. Flex Plan : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee paid insurance medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Holidays : Paid 120 hours per year in lieu of holidays