City of Salinas
Location
Salinas, CA | United States
Job description
The Salinas Police Department invites candidates looking to serve their community or begin a career in law enforcement to apply for this exciting opportunity.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All applicants must provide proof of education at the time of application. The City of Salinas will accept copies of high school diplomas, GEDs, college degrees, or unofficial transcripts as proof of education. Applications are incomplete without the required documents.
Note: Any prospective candidate will need to pass a thorough law enforcement background investigation before being hired by the Salinas Police Department. Tentative Recruitment Schedule:Distinguishing Characteristics : This is the entry-level class in the police support paraprofessional series. Incumbents perform routine field and desk tasks with direction.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives direct supervision from assigned higher-level sworn personnel, and general supervision from other personnel as directed. Exercises no supervision.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience: Work experience which sufficiently demonstrates the capability to learn and perform the full range of position duties.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver’s License.
Special Requirement: Applicants must be 18 years or older by hire date. Prior to appointment, all candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph exam.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions : This position requires a combination of field and office work, moving in and out of a vehicle or assisting with traffic control. Assignments may require standing for long periods of time. Fieldwork requires a tolerance for all types of weather conditions, heat, rain, fog, day and evening shifts. Business office environment subject to sitting at a desk or standing at a counter for long periods of time. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, tablet or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone and two-way radio. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
May be subject to verbal and physically abusive behavior, threats, and insults from the public. Potentially be in contact with persons that carry weapons and communicable diseases. May be ordered-in to provide staff coverage per the needs of the department. Some assignments may require a shift work schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Will be required to work special events. Promote and maintain safety in the workplace.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required.
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Salary