Job Description

DefinitionTHIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE AFTER RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 APPLICATIONS, OR BY DECEMBER 6, 2024, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health. Folsom's schools were recognized among the best in Sacramento County. Niche recently released its list of the Best in America for 2025, and Folsom swept the honors with seven elementary, two middle, and two high schools making the list.The City of Folsom is recruiting for multiple Police Officer Recruits (exempt, unrepresented). This is the trainee level of the Police Officer series. Police Officer Recruit is a non-sworn class. New hires will be enrolled in a local POST-certified Police Academy paid for by the City. During training at the academy, Recruits will receive pay and benefits. Upon successful graduation, Police Officer Recruit meeting the requirements of the Police Officer classification shall be advanced to the career classification of Police Officer, Pre-service (non-exempt, represented). Subsequent to academy graduation, employees shall continue working for the Folsom Police Department for a minimum of two years. If the employee resigns voluntarily from the Folsom Police Department prior to the two years, academy costs shall be repaid by the employee.Candidates are encouraged to review the Minimum Qualifications - Selection Process to note key dates for this recruitment. Successful candidates will be notified by Human Resources of continuation through the recruitment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Police Officer Recruit is designed to attract persons with the potential for development and interest in a law enforcement career, but who do not have a State of California POST Certificate or current California POST Academy training.SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receive immediate supervision from academy staff, sworn officers, supervisors and management.Examples of Essential DutiesNOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.DUTIES

• Attend and successfully complete a POST approved Police Officer training academy in which the recruit will apply, through controlled training scenarios, the essential duties and functions of a police officer
• Preform other duties as assigned.

Employment StandardsAbility to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Write clear, concise and comprehensive reports using correct English and grammar.
• Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Acquire the physical and emotional skills needed to successfully complete the POST police academy.
• Analyze situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action under pressure.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Use computer and related software.
• Learn the use and care of equipment.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Learn the use and care for firearms and other equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum QualificationsEducation:
Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12) grade. An associate degree or higher is highly encouraged.Experience:
None required.The Police Officer Recruit is required to satisfactorily complete a POST Basic Academy during the first year of employment. Upon completion of the academy, the recruit will be reclassified to the sworn Police Officer (Pre-Service) class.Licenses, Registration, and other Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older by the filing deadline.
• Must possess, and be able to maintain, a valid California Class C driver's license or higher and have the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• Must pass the physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph examination, criminal history review, psychological examination, medical examination, and pass (or have completed within the previous one year, the POST Entry-Level Enforcement Test Battery exam with a T-Score of at least 45.
• Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029.

Physical Requirements:
Work may require sitting for prolonged periods of time, at a desk or in a patrol vehicle; walk, stand, climb, jump and run during patrol activities; bend, squat, crawl and kneel during inspection of crime scenes or conducting building searches; climb stairs and/or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; based on current POST entry level requirement drag a body for 25 feet; continuously wear utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; occasionally arrest violent combative subjects; wear CBRN gas masks and protective clothing; vision (may be corrected) includes close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to operate office equipment and computer screens; hearing (may be corrected) of conversations in person, by telephone, and at meetings.Environment:
Incumbents in this class must be willing to work a variety of shift schedules including 8, 9, 10, and 12-hour shift configurations; work irregular hours, holidays and weekends. Work outside exposed to wide temperature swings and inclement weather; low to moderate noise level; exposure to fumes, odors, dust, airborne particles and bodily fluids.SELECTION PROCESS:Each component listed below must be passed to continue to the next phase. Completion of the selection process may take up to six months. The new hire would be slated to attend the Sacramento Police Academy's class starting JULY 2025.

• PELLETB (POST Entry-Level Enforcement Test Battery): TBD (exam with T-Score of 45 or better). Candidates with valid PELLETB test results with completion dates within one year from the application closing date of December 6, 2024, are encouraged to submit verifiable proof of exam score with their application.
• Physical Agility Exam: TBD
• Panel Interviews: TBD (candidates will be contacted by HR to schedule)
• Lieutenant Interviews: TBD
• Police Chief's Interviews: TBD
• Psychological, Medical Examinations, Background Investigation and Polygraph Examination (upon conditional offer of employment)

The City of Folsom offers a wide range of employee benefits. for a summary of benefits for our Unrepresented Exempt employees.01The following information will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to compete in the Police Recruitment selection process. You MUST complete this information for your application to be considered. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. The City follows federal law; candidates testing positive for THC do not pass the background screening. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.

• I have read and understood background and screening process.

02The salary range for this position (42P) is $5,203.57 per month. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.

• I acknowledge understanding of salary paid for this position.

03Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include: spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)

• Yes
• No

04Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N/A)05What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Did not complete high school or GED
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some college
• A.A. or A.S. Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

06If you have a college degree, please indicate your major area of study below. If not applicable, please type NA.07If you have taken the Pellet B exam within one (1) year from the recruitment closing date of December 6, 2024 and received a score of 45 or higher, did you attach proof to your application? If so, put yes. If not applicable to you, please put "N/A".08Will you be at least 21 years of age by December 6, 2024?

• Yes
• No

09Do you have, and are you able to continue possession of, a current valid California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

10Police 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?11Please briefly 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.

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