Police Officer (Temporary/Hourly)

Police Officer

Position pay will start near or at Top Step.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CA POST Academy Certificate
• Must have completed a CA POST Certified FTO Program
• Must possess a CA Basic Post Certificate

The Ideal Candidate

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency; higher education preferred
• Valid California driver's license and a safe driving record
• 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and communicate effectively orally
• Spanish bilingual skill highly desirable
• Ability to skillfully and effectively deal with various racial, ethnic and economic groups
• Ability to work under physical and mental pressures and in potentially hazardous situations as determined by a pre-employment psychological exam
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends
• Physical health, strength, stature and agility to meet physical demands of police work as determined by an agility test and a pre-employment physical exam
• Vision correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Normal color acuity; non-restricted peripheral vision
• Use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within 5 years prior to application for employment may result in disqualification
• Other illegal use or possession of drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within 3 years prior to application for employment may result in disqualification
• Per SB960, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law but do not have to be U.S. citizens or applying for citizenship

Assignment Opportunities

• Detective
• Motor Officer
• Professional Standards Unit
• School Resource Officer

Selection Process

Applicants must pass an Oral Exam. Applicants who meet employment qualifications will be subjected to a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to:

• Personal History Questionnaire
• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation
• Psychological Examination
• Medical Evaluation

The Department

We, the members of the Watsonville Police Department dedicate ourselves to impacting our community in positive ways, everyday, through strong relationships and problem solving. We commit ourselves to public safety through engagement, education, enforcement, and professional development. Our core values are; Character, Competency, Compassion, and Communication.

Supplemental Information

Prior to appointment to the position of Police Officer, successful completion of a background investigation, medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required. The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities. NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Police Officer

Position pay will start near or at Top Step.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CA POST Academy Certificate
• Must have completed a CA POST Certified FTO Program
• Must possess a CA Basic Post Certificate

The Ideal Candidate

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency; higher education preferred
• Valid California driver's license and a safe driving record
• 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and communicate effectively orally
• Spanish bilingual skill highly desirable
• Ability to skillfully and effectively deal with various racial, ethnic and economic groups
• Ability to work under physical and mental pressures and in potentially hazardous situations as determined by a pre-employment psychological exam
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends
• Physical health, strength, stature and agility to meet physical demands of police work as determined by an agility test and a pre-employment physical exam
• Vision correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Normal color acuity; non-restricted peripheral vision
• Use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within 5 years prior to application for employment may result in disqualification
• Other illegal use or possession of drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within 3 years prior to application for employment may result in disqualification
• Per SB960, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law but do not have to be U.S. citizens or applying for citizenship

Assignment Opportunities

• Detective
• Motor Officer
• Professional Standards Unit
• School Resource Officer

Selection Process

Applicants must pass an Oral Exam. Applicants who meet employment qualifications will be subjected to a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to:

• Personal History Questionnaire
• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation
• Psychological Examination
• Medical Evaluation

The Department

We, the members of the Watsonville Police Department dedicate ourselves to impacting our community in positive ways, everyday, through strong relationships and problem solving. We commit ourselves to public safety through engagement, education, enforcement, and professional development. Our core values are; Character, Competency, Compassion, and Communication.

Supplemental Information

Prior to appointment to the position of Police Officer, successful completion of a background investigation, medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required. The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities. NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.

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