City of Hemet Employment Opportunity
 
 
 
City of Hemet Employment Opportunity
Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate
 
Salary: $4658 - $5662 per month. Initial placement within the salary range is based upon years of previous law enforcement experience and training.

Closing date: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number have been received.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Successful completion of a California POST-accredited basic academy.

  • U.S. High School graduation or GED equivalency.

  • 21 years of age at time of appointment.

  • Uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better in both eyes and must be corrected to 20/20.

  • Valid California driver's license and safe driving record.

  • Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and communicate effectively orally.

  • Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with various racial, ethnic and economic groups.

  • Ability to work under physical and mental pressures and in potentially hazardous situations.

  • Ability to perform the essential job functions associated with law enforcement, i.e., run after fleeing suspects, accurately use and qualify with issued equipment including firearms and batons, drive a police vehicle for extended periods of time, have the strength and ability to defend against attacking suspects, take physical control of violent suspects, move, drag, or carry persons form danger.

Benefits:

  • City-paid 9% employee contribution to PERS (3% at 50, CHP Plan), Single Highest Year Formula, (no Social Security deduction).

  • City currently provides fully paid excellent employee and dependents' medical insurance programs, including dental and optical plans.

  • 12 days vacation up to 3 years: 15 days after three years; 18 days after six years; 20 days after nine years; 21 days after twelve years.

  • Holidays - 11 per year

  • 12 days sick leave per year.

  • $1150 per year uniform allowance.

  • $50,000 term life insurance policy provided by the City.

  • Long term disability insurance policy provided by the City.

  • POST Intermediate/Advanced certificate pay.

  • Field Training Officer Pay: 10% increase of base pay.

  • Bachelor's and Master's Degree incentive pay (in lieu of Certificate pay)

  • Bilingual Pay (Spanish)

  • Deferred compensation plans available.

  • Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs available

  • Credit Union membership available.

  • Automatic deposit available.

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program.*

  • *Computer Loan Program: Up to $3500 interest free loan to purchase personal computer equipment.*

    *AFTER 1 YEAR EMPLOYMENT

FILING PERIOD: Submit a completed City of Hemet Application form (187kb pdf) (462kb editable pdf), required documents, and resume to City of Hemet, Human Resources, 445 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543-4209 (951) 765-2315

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number have been received.

(POSTMARKS NOT ACCEPTED)

 
Human Resources
Hours:  Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except holidays

City of Hemet - 445 E. Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92543

Phone: (951) 765-2315
Fax: (951) 765-2328
Contact via E-mail

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