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Job Description
Description
HIRING INCENTIVE:
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THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, performs professional duties in a sworn capacity pursuant to California Penal Code 830.1 and is responsible for protecting persons and property; enforcing state and local laws and ordinances; identifies, deters and investigates crime; contributes to the positive welfare of the community; and performs related work as required
Representative Duties
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Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who properly complete the application and clearly demonstrate on the City application and supplemental questionnaire that they possess the minimum qualifications which include:
POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATE:- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited California POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy; OR
- Certificate of Completion from an accredited California POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy awarded or renewed within the previous consecutive three (3) years at time of application.
LATERAL - POLICE OFFICER:- A current full-time Police Officer for at least one continuous year in the State of California as a Peace Officer, as defined by California Penal Code Section 830, 830.1, and 830.2; AND
- Possess a California POST Basic Certificate.
- Out of State Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year of sworn general law enforcement experience AND possession of the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING :- AGE: Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment date.
- EDUCATION: California POST requires possession of U.S. high school diploma or GED.
- CERTIFICATE: POST Certificate must be valid at the time of appointment date.
- LICENSE: Must possess a valid Class "C" California driver's license.
- PHYSICAL CONDITION/VISION: Good physical condition. Vision and physical conditions must satisfy established POST Medical Standards as provided on their website: POST - Medical Screening Manual .
- CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship prior to application for employment in compliance with Government Code Section 1031.
- FELONY: Record must be free from any felony convictions.
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
As part of the requirement to be considered for the Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral position, applicants must successfully complete a preliminary investigation of their personal history and background to determine suitability for this position with the Bakersfield Police Department. A copy of the Preliminary Background Questionnaire document can be viewed and downloaded here.
For more information on the recruitment process, please visit the City’s Website or JOINBPD.US .
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:- Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
- Fire Safety Unit
- Police Safety Unit
- Police Trainee Unit
- Supervisory & Management Unit
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Bakersfield
Show moreAt over 413, 000 residents within the City of Bakersfield and another 100,000 in the metro area,
Bakersfield is the ninth largest city in California, ranked between Oakland and Anaheim. Uniquely placed
geographically, the successful candidate will be no more than a couple of hours drive from all things California,
whether that’s Disneyland, the Pacific Ocean, Sequoia’s Big Trees and Yosemite’s waterfalls, or the thrill of skiing
at Mammoth Mountain. Right here at home, the 30-mile paved Kern River Parkway Trail winds through preserved
riparian habitat where you might see rabbits, roadrunners, and other protected wildlife. Sunny year round,
Bakersfield does get hot in the summer, but this region’s Mediterranean climate provides for an
all-seasons lifestyle. Bakersfield is the nation’s top city for family activities. For more information
on things to do in Bakersfield, please visit The Visit Bakersfield Website.
The Bakersfield City Council is composed of seven members elected from the seven wards of the City on a nonpartisan basis to serve overlapping four-year terms. The Mayor is elected at-large to serve a four-year term as presiding officer at Council meetings and as the head of the City for legislative and ceremonial purposes.
The City’s tagline is “The Sound of Something Better” and our team strives to better the community on behalf of the residents we serve each and every day. The City also strives to ensure all team members are provided with a supportive and fulfilling working environment, with emphasis placed on professional development opportunities and career advancement planning. Our team members are frequently encouraged to participate in the City’s employee incentive, wellness and leadership development programs that are offered throughout the year, as well as position-specific training and educational opportunities. Employment with the City of Bakersfield is more than a job, it is being part of something better.
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