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Overview THE COMMUNITY: The Police Department commitment to excellence, respect, professionalism, and integrity through collaborative community partnerships promotes a high quality of life in our town locals refer to as "P.G." Our town shares borders with the Del Monte Forest, the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay, Pebble Beach, and Monterey which boasts of a fully accessible 3.5 mile coastline, stunning pine and oak forests, scenic 18-hole municipal golf links, the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the west coast, Asilomar State Park and Beach, award-winning Natural History Museum, several municipal parks to include the coastal Recreation Trail, and a quaint downtown area. The Pacific Grove Police Department is a service-oriented agency that provides full-service policing, 24/7, to the community of 15,522 residents. Unquestionably, the officers and support staff have mastered what so many agencies strive to achieve - the ability to provide exceptional public safety service, at the same time, serve as ambassadors for this idyllic community

Pride, dedication, and community spirit are very strong and both the business and residential communities have great support for the Department. The agency's authorized strength is 23 sworn officers; and supporting the Department are 11 professional staff members. In recent years, the Pacific Grove Police Department has made substantial improvements to its operations and community connections.

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, attends an approved California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities required to perform police service; performs related duties as required. APPLICATION & SELECTION: Applications submitted through must include the following: Completed City of Pacific Grove Application Resume Certificates showing applicant has passed POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLTB) AND POST Physical Agility Test WSTB. To register and view testing dates, go online to www.theacademy.ca.gov

**Need to test. To learn more about the testing process and to register, go to: https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests ** PLEASE NOTE: Applications missing any one of the three components above will not be accepted for consideration. In order to be considered, PELLTB T-scores must be 50 or higher, and WSTB scores of 384 or higher

Classification Description As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: This is a non-sworn, training level classification in the Police Department. Incumbents will attend a basic police academy for training and California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). During the training, incumbents do not have police powers and are subject to the rules and regulations of the City of Pacific Grove Police Department and the academy attended.

Trainees may be assigned non-safety duties in the Police Department such as assisting in Records; crime prevention; collecting information and data; transporting people and materials, etc. Promotion to a sworn Police Officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and the final review of the Police Chief. Upon promotion to Police Officer, incumbents will begin a new one-year probationary period.

Typical Qualifications Education, Training and Experience: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of appointment. Must possess a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment.

Must be possess a High School diploma, a G.E.D. certificate, and/or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited school, college, or university. Must be fingerprinted through local, state, and national systems for the disclosure of criminal records

Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough backgrounds investigation, including a polygraph examination. Must be found free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Must provide proof POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and the Physical Agility WSTB Exams were successfully passed. Skill in: Understanding, interpreting, and applying State and local laws and regulations, department policies and procedures, and other technical literature pertaining to law enforcement; Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency or hazardous situations and adopt and effective course of action. Observing and remembering facts and details of incidents.

Following oral and written instruction. Learning to operate firearms safely and skillfully; Obtaining information through interview, interrogation, and observation. Writing clear and accurate reports.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicating verbally in a clear and effective manner. Dealing tactfully and effectively with a wide range of different individuals and groups from the community.

Supplemental Information Must maintain a valid California Driver's License.