Dhs Police Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Classification Definition This recruitment is continuous and may close without further notice. Under direct supervision performs a wide variety of support and paraprofessional police services duties in addition to learning Police Officer knowledge and skills; assists and observes Police Officers and civilian personnel; performs related work as assigned. This is a sub-entry level service class in which incumbents learn and gain additional qualifications in preparation for a career as a police officer.

The trainee attends a POST certified police academy to develop knowledge and skills required for performance as a sworn officer. Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Minimum requirements as a condition of hire: Education, Training, and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must possess satisfactory hearing capabilities, visual acuity and be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to maintain firearms qualification.

Must be 20 years of age at time of application. Must successfully complete the basic police academy which includes classroom and field training. Failure to successfully complete the police academy will result in termination.

Knowledge of: Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts; techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations; safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work. Ability to: Observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents; remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies; make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines; prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written materials; understand and follow oral and written directions; learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation. WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Emergency peace control environment; exposure to potentially hostile environments; moving objects/vehicles.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, standing, sitting or walking for prolonged periods of time; the ability to maintain departmental qualification standards with all firearms and weapons essential to performance of duties; operate assigned vehicles. Supplemental Information Selection Process consists of the following: Application Review PELLETB The City of Rialto utilizes the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). Applicants may not take the PELLETB within 30 calendar days of taking the exam with another department/agency.

Informational Session Writing Composition Exam Physical Agility Test Personal History Statement (PHS) and Pre-Investigative Questionnaire (PIQ) All candidates must submit the required PHS and PIQ to proceed through the selection process. If you have any questions about these forms, please contact the Rialto Police Department, Personnel and Training Division at (909) 421-4926 or pnt@rialtopd.com Panel Interview Background Investigation Conditional Job Offer Interview with the Chief of Police PELLETB Waiver Request: Applicants who have taken the PELLETB within 365 days of the application and achieved a T-score of T-42 or higher may request a waiver from the PELLETB. Applicants requesting to waive the PELLETB are required to submit proof of their qualifying T-score on agency letterhead from the agency that administered the PELLETB

Applicants who have a Bachelor's Degree or higher may request to waive the PELLETB by submitting a copy of their degree. Applicants who submit a qualifying T-score or a copy of their degree will be invited to the next step in the process. Veterans Preference Credit Eligibility: Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable (Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only

This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any regular full-time City appointment. A copy of your valid DD214 must be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for Veterans Preference Credit. E-Verify: The City of Rialto is an E-Verify employer.

E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.