Entry Level Pr Jobs in Rialto, CA (NOW HIRING)

The contents of the job bulletin should not be construed as an implied contract. All information is subject to change and the City is not bound to any information or errors contained in the bulletin. This posting may close earlier than the indicated closing date if an excessive number of applications is received.

The closing date may also be extended, or the job may be re-posted if an insufficient number of applications is received during the initial posting period. Job Description Military Veterans and College Grads may be entitled to up to $8,500 in additional hiring incentive SPECIAL PAYS The City of Montclair provides special pay incentives for eligible officers in addition to their base pay: BASE SALARY INCREASE: 4% of base pay effective July 1, 2024 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY: Detective/ Narcotics: 4% of base pay Field Training Officer: 2.5% of base pay Motorcycle: 2% of base pay Special Enforcement: 2% of base pay SPECIAL PAYS: POST Certificate Pay: Intermediate, $100 monthly Advanced, $175 monthly Longevity Pay: 2.5% of base pay every five-years Education Incentive: $1,300 per fiscal year Bilingual pay: $75, monthly Uniform allowance: $45, monthly Under general supervision, patrols an assigned beat in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; enforces state and local traffic regulations; investigates complaints; performs special assignments in the protection of life and property; and performs related duties as required. Essential Job Duties Operates an automobile or motorcycle or walks in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations; responds to radio dispatches and telephone instructions and appears at scenes of disorder or crime; notes and reports traffic hazards; investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses and damages to property; gives directions and information; assists people in emergency situations; makes arrests; issues citations; gives verbal warnings; prepared reports on arrests and impounded property; directs traffic; intervenes in private and public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; appears in court; transports prisoners; investigates complaints; investigates suspicious actions or activities; writes case reports and logs activities; participates in training conferences and programs; makes public service presentations; assists in community relations programs; and accepts special assignments in police detective and investigation work, field training work, police dispatching, operation of photo lab and evidence room, and any other specific assignment directed by supervising police personnel

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Police Officer is the entering level law enforcement class and reports directly to a Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, or Watch Commander. This class may be given investigation, task force, or other special full-time or special assignments. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Good English usage; vocabulary and written communications; report-writing and record-keeping; and possess a high degree of general intelligence, verbal facility, memory, and adaptability.

Skills/Abilities to: Learn laws of arrest and pertinent local, state, and other laws and codes; learn use and care of automobiles, motorcycles, and small firearms; observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places; judge situations and persons accurately; learn radio and dispatching systems; learn investigative techniques; write clear, concise, and comprehensive reports; work cooperatively with other employees and the public; work effectively without supervision; understand and follow oral and written directions; and meet California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) minimum standards. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS In the performance of daily activities, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to two hours at a time. Must be able to reach, grasp, twist, turn, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, squat, run, and jump. Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and see while working; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Must be able to lift and pull heavy objects up to 165 pounds, and drag heavy objects up to 165 pounds. The position must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including cold, wet, and hot with extreme sun exposure. LICENSE Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurability required.

SELECTION PROCESS Candidates must pass one of the below written examinations: California POST PELLETB: The City of Montclair will accept PELLETB with a T-Score total of 48 or higher. Verification must be on an agency letterhead, listing where the test was administered, test date, and results within the last 12 months of the date your application is received by the City of Montclair. Proof of the PELLETB score must be attached to your application.

The Montclair Police Department offers full testing services for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer through National Testing Network, Inc (NTN). To fill out an application for this position and schedule testing, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement, and sign up for the Montclair Police Department. Upon completion of the entry-level exams administered by NTN, all candidate scores are automatically made available to the Montclair Police Department

Selected candidates will be requested to submit a City Application when invited to the next phase of the selection process. POST PHYSICAL AGILITY: Candidates will be required to pass the standardized POST physical agility examination. APPLICATION: NTN Candidates will be required to submit a City of Montclair application upon successful completion of the physical agility examination.

ORAL INTERVIEW: Successful candidates will be required to participate in a standard in-person panel interview. Upon successful completion, candidates will be placed on an eligibility list for Police Officer. *NTN testing fees applicable to the Montclair Police Department may be reimbursed upon successful hiring* The City of Montclair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.