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PLEASANT HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT
330 CIVIC DRIVE
PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA 94523
925-288-4650
http://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us/298/Police

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Updated: October 16, 2018

Job Classification: Police Officer – Laterals, Academy Graduates & Entry Level

The Pleasant Hill Police Department is currently building an ongoing list for Police Officer – Laterals, Academy Graduates & Entry Level positions. Interested candidates are required to complete both FrontLine National exam and the department application to be eligible for further hiring process. Application is available online at http://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us/430/Now-Hiring-Police-Officer .

Salary Information:
Police Officer - $6,539 to $8,867 / month (Compensation up to $10,197 with Incentives)
Police Officer Trainee - $5,433 / month

Benefit Information:

Incentive award bonus of up to $20,000 for Lateral hires: $5,000 upon employment; $5,000 upon successful completion of probation; and up to $10,000 upon successful completion of 5 years of service
Salary: $6,539 to $8,867 per month Academy Graduate/Lateral and $5,433 per month Trainee
Health/Medical Benefit: Choice of coverage with Kaiser or Blue Shield. Employees pay 20% of the medical premium on a pre-tax basis or may have $400/month redirected to deferred compensation in-lieu of coverage
Dental & Vision Coverage: City paid coverage for employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: CalPERS enrollment 3% @ 55 (Classic); 2.7% at 57 (PEPRA New Member)
ICMA Deferred Compensation & Roth IRA Plans: Voluntary plans available to all employees
ICMA Retiree Health Savings Plan: City contributes $100.45 per month
Holidays: City recognizes 13 paid holidays per year
Life Insurance/Long Term Disability: Life and Long Term Disability are fully paid by the City
Section 125 Plan: Dependent care and out-of-pocket medical costs may be paid on a pre-tax basis
Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of one day per month
Vacation: Earned at the rate of 12 days per year, increasing with service years
Uniform Allowance: $1,192 per year, adjusted annually per CPI
Educational Degree Incentive: Intermediate POST Certificate 1.25%, Bachelor's Degree 5%, MA/MS Degree 7.5%
Educational Expense Reimbursement: Up to $500 reimbursement per semester or quarter for books, technology upgrades and tuition, and $2,000 per calendar year overall
Special Duty Assignment Pay: Canine Officer, Evidence/Forensics, and Motorcycle Officer; Master Officer/Corporal/ Sergeant Program: 5% Pay Differential after achieving the Master Program criteria
Bilingual Pay: Paid in the amount of $75/month to qualified Association members
Special Compensation: 2.5% Shift Differential Pay; 5% Detective Premium Pay; Acting Pay rate included in Overtime Rate

Contact Information:
Jason Kleven
Sergeant
925-288-4644
jkleven@pleasanthillca.org

Department Overview: Our mission is to provide the highest level of professional police service to all members of our community. We are committed to the impartial and lawful resolution of problems. We seek to ensure a quality of life that allows residents and visitors to feel safe. We strive to build and maintain the public’s trust. Becoming a part of the Pleasant Hill Police Department is much more than a job; it’s an opportunity to serve in a community that truly supports its law enforcement officers. We are proud of the professionalism, values, and service provided to our community and we are always looking for qualified and motivated individuals who want to join our team of law enforcement professionals.

Pleasant Hill Police Officers can serve in patrol, traffic, investigations, and K-9 assignments. Other collateral opportunities include instructor positions (Firearms, and Force Options Team), Regional SWAT, Mobile Field Force, 10851 Task Force, CSI, Regional Major Accident Investigation Team, Community Resource Officer, School Resource Officer, and Field Training Officers. Officers work 12-hour shifts as part of a Team concept.

Area Information: Pleasant Hill is home to approximately 33,000 residents and is located at the center of the Interstate 680 corridor in Central Contra Costa County. With a strong sense of community, Pleasant Hill is a vibrant city with a thriving and award-winning downtown, a growing business district, and a top Community College, Diablo Valley College and John F. Kennedy University. The Pleasant Hill Police Department works in partnership with the community to solve problems and maintain an outstanding quality of life. We have 60 full-time sworn and civilian employees who proudly serve to protect the lives and property of those who visit, live and work in our community.

Population: 33,000

Job Requirements

Age:
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:

Entry Level: High school diploma and 60 units of college-level course work
Academy Graduate: High school diploma and 45 units of college-level course work in addition to graduation from P.O.S.T. basic academy.
Lateral Candidates: High school diploma and 30 units of college-level course work.

No serious color vision deficiency in accordance with P.O.S.T. recommendations.
Have vision correctable to 20/20 in accordance with P.O.S.T. recommendations.

College:

Entry Level: High school diploma and 60 units of college-level course work
Academy Graduate: High school diploma and 45 units of college-level course work in addition to graduation from P.O.S.T. basic academy.
Lateral Candidates: High school diploma and 30 units of college-level course work.

Entry level and Academy Graduate candidates with an honorable discharge may be credited with up to 15 semester units for a minimum of 3 years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard).

Academy Certification:
Only for Academy Graduates and Lateral Candidates

Schooling Prior and Post Hiring:
See College / High School

Hiring Process:

SELECTION: Initial screening of applicants will be based on quality of experience, education and training. Those selected will be subject to an interview, a thorough background check, a physical, drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph. Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the selection process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration

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Disqualifiers:

Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview (Personal History Statement or Supplemental Questionnaire) or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies.
Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document or sustained episodes of academic cheating.

Police Officer Duties Include, but not Limited to:

Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, or motorcycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations including burglaries, robberies, death, suicides, theft, felonies and other law violations; answers complaints including domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations; investigates suspicious circumstances.
Enforces traffic laws; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control, special event or riot duties; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; administers first aid in cases of emergency; books prisoners in the City jail and assists in their custody, care and welfare.
Obtains and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records, serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies in court in connection with prosecution of offenders. Furnishes information and direction to the public.
Responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
Participates in training courses and programs

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