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VALLEJO CITY OF
555 SANTA CLARA STREET
VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA 94590
(707)648-4398
http://www.ci.vallejo.ca.us/city_hall/departments___divisions/police

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Updated: May 12, 2020

Job Classification: Police Officer (Recruit)

The City of Vallejo is currently hiring for Police Officer (Recruit). This is an open continuous recruitment process and will be closed when a viable candidate pool has been identified.

Applicants must submit a City of Vallejo application and complete the NTN Frontline National exam. The department application is available here.

Salary Information: $32.00/hour

Candidate Contact:
April Adams
Personnel Analyst
707-648-4398
april.adams@cityofvallejo.net

Department Overview: The Vallejo Police Department's mission is to provide professional law enforcement services that enhance, protect, and promote the quality of life for persons residing, visiting, or doing business in the City of Vallejo.

As an integral part of the community the Vallejo Police Department is committed to providing a highly professional, ethical and quality Police service. The proud men and women of the Department are dedicated to maintaining law and order by proactively addressing crime, protecting welfare, property, and the rights of all people. In partnership with the community, community groups and other city departments, the Vallejo Police Department continually endeavors to improve its service, making Vallejo a safe place to live, work and visit.

Area Information: The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

Job Requirements

Age:
Be 20 years old at the time of appointment, and at least 21 years of age upon POST Academy graduation

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes/CA

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes with normal color vision

College:
The completion of 39 semester / 58.5 quarter units from an accredited college or university. Substitution: The 39 semester unit / 58.5 quarter unit requirement may be substituted with at least 3 years of active duty service in any branch of the U.S. military and an honorable discharge.

Hiring Process:
In order to be considered for the position, you must complete and submit the following: Failure to attach the required documents will result in disqualification.

Completed City of Vallejo application
Completed Supplemental/Personal History Questionnaire
A transcript of college units completed
(Optional) If you have completed a POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) and received a T-Score of 45 or higher or have completed the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) and received a score of 320 or higher or you have completed a National Testing Network Law Enforcement exam, you may submit that score at the time of application.

*A resume cannot be substituted for any portion of the application process (i.e., the official application and responses to the supplemental questions).

NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.

Applications are accepted and reviewed in conjunction with Police Academy admission cycles that occur three times per year. The application deadline to be included in the selection process for Police Officer (Recruit) can be found at the top of this job bulletin.

Applicant Screening and Assessment:
Application screening will be conducted to evaluate each candidates' supplemental/personal history questionnaire responses, educational course work, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position that may include but are not limited to:

Education, GPA of 2.0 or higher
College enrollment
Academy enrollment or possession of a POST Basic Academy Certificate
Valid California driver license
Citizenship
Criminal history

Individuals who are found to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview.

Oral Panel Interview:
Oral panel interviews are weighted at 100% of a candidates score. Those whom have scored the highest will be placed on the register of eligibles and referred to the department for further consideration.

Background Investigation:
The most qualified candidates will be provided a conditional offer letter and invited to move forward in the selection process to a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy. Candidates will be required to complete and submit a State of California Personal History Statement (POST Form 2-251 Rev. 02/2013). The information that you provide in the Personal History Statement will be used in the background investigation to assist in determining your suitability for the position of Police Officer (Recruit), in accordance with POST Commission Regulation 1953. Background investigations will also include live scan fingerprinting, and polygraph examination.

Those candidates who pass the background investigation portion of the selection process may be invited to a Chief's interview. Based on a candidates suitability as determined by the background investigation and Chief's interview, a pre-placement psychological and medical examination would be the next step in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):
The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

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