Police Recruit



Police Recruit

Salary

$4,229.33 - $4,662.67 Monthly

Location

POLICE STATION - 1545 Poole Blvd, Yuba City

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2018-00071

Department

Police

Division

PD-Administration

Opening Date

05/28/2019

Closing Date

6/17/2019 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position


The Yuba City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Recruit. This position is an entry-level, non-sworn position in the Police Department. Police Recruits must attend a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy and must satisfactorily pass all of the requirements that lead to the possession of the P.O.S.T. Basic Certification. Appointment in this position is limited to the duration of the Police Academy. During this training period, academic progress and physical achievement are closely monitored. Upon successful completion and graduation from the Police Academy, recruits shall be appointed to the position of probationary Police Officer and proceed through the Field Training Officer program.
 
The ideal candidate will have a sense of service, dedication, commitment to excellence and a mature approach to such a critical career field. A strong commitment to integrity, ethics and leadership are a must for this position of a professional peace officer in a progressive community oriented and nationally recognized department.

www.yubacity.net/police
 

Minimum Qualifications

EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent.

ExperienceNo experience required.

Licenses/Certificates Required
Possession of an appropriate, valid State of California driver's license. 
Must be age 21 by date of appointment. 

Important Information

FINAL FILING DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 5:00 P.M.
 
**Mandatory Candidate Testing Date - To Be Announced**
 
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit www.yubacity.net for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.
  • You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
  • Please complete ALL sections of the application.  A résumé or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application.  Blank applications that reference "see résumé" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
  • Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
  • Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
  • It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address.  Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
  • Video One-Way Interviews
  • Speed Interviews
  • Oral Panel Interviews
  • Department Interviews
  • Written Testing
  • Physical Agility Testing – for Safety Positions
Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 – 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:
  • Fingerprinting
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Substance Screening
  • Medical Evaluation
  • Reference Check

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged.  TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
 
Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
 

About the City

The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas. The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.

The City of Yuba City offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please click here.

01
By submitting this supplemental questionnaire with the City of Yuba City Employment Application, I hereby certify that all information on this supplemental questionnaire and any attached sheets are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree that any incorrect statement, falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any information in connection with this supplemental questionnaire, whenever or however discovered, may result in the rejection of my application for employment or, if I am hired, dismissal.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you able to work a variety of schedules including "3/12", and "4/10" (24 hour operation).
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you willing to change work shifts every four months, or as staffing requirements change?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you willing to work weekends and holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Are you able and willing to work overtime, as needed on your scheduled time off and be subject to working overtime on your scheduled work days?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Are you able to work within an organization structured on a "military" model, where you wear a uniform and maintain a highly structured "Chain-of-Command?"
  • Yes
  • No
07
Are you accepting of limited opportunities to socialize with co-workers during your shift due to heavy workloads?
  • Yes
  • No
08
While in training, are you willing to receive a daily rating of your job performance, which outlines the areas where you meet expectations and identifies areas that need improvement?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Are you able to sit at a computer terminal or in a vehicle for extended periods of time?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you able to respond pleasantly and effectively to multiple interruptions and requests where urgency may be a factor?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Are you willing to be subject to viewing violent crime scenes, death and body fluids?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Are you able to be discreet and absolutely maintain the confidentiality of the information to which you are exposed?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Are you willing to provide courteous customer service to all people with whom you come in contact, including those who may not observe the same courtesy level with you?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Are you able to interact in a friendly and helpful manner with all staff and visitors, including other department personnel?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Are you able to interact patiently, in person and/or on the phone, with people with whom it may be difficult to converse with because they are upset, irrational, intoxicated, or have limited English comprehension and communications skills?
  • Yes
  • No
16
Are you able to appropriately handle situations when confronted with abusive language or behavior?
  • Yes
  • No
17
Do you possess appropriate driving skills for all weather or traffic conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
18
Are you willing to undergo a psychological exam, medical exam (including drug screening) and a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, the review of: legal documents, police and driving records; your credit profile; your motor vehicle insurance; and questions made to, and comments received from, family members, spouses, ex-spouses, neighbors, business references, etc.?
  • Yes
  • No
19
If you checked "No" to any of the previous questions and want to explain, you may use this section for comments:
20
The first six (6) months of employment will be at a Police Academy. The academy includes educational courses, situational training and physical activities, for which you will receive progress reports and scores. Do you anticipate having any issues completing the academy?
  • Yes
  • No
21
Upon academy graduation the applicant transitions into a Field Training Officer program for which successful completion is required. This program is more rigorous than the academy classroom setting and requires active participation with other department Police Officers. Do you have any reservations about participating and completing the Field Training Officer program?
  • Yes
  • No
22
Please describe what abilities, skills and personal characteristics or traits you possess that would make you a good candidate for the job of Police Officer. Also describe how your background, training and /or experience have prepared you for the position.
23
Police Officers work in a very fast-paced, team-oriented working environment, may work weekends and holidays, and change shifts on a regular basis. Why does this kind of job appeal to you?
24
Based upon the information provided on the Police Officer job description and flyer, what aspects of this work do you think you would find difficult; OR what parts of this job do you think you would not want to do, and why?
25
The ability to speak a second language is desirable, but not necessary, to be successful in this position. Are you bilingual?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
City of Yuba City
Address
1201 Civic Center Blvd

Yuba City, California, 95993
Phone
530-822-4610