Police
Company: City of Chula Vista
Location: chula vista
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: RECRUITMENT NO. 21507104
Essential Functions: Functions may include, but are not limited to,
the following: learn and participate in all classroom and field
activities while attending the police academy; write/type reports
and complete all assignments; participate in daily physical
training at the same intensity as the majority of the group, or as
directed by academy training staff; run up to six miles at an eight
minute/mile pace; perform up to sixty sit-ups straight; perform
sixty push-ups straight; spar with training staff and/or fellow
recruits; fire weapons; drive vehicles; talk on radio; build and
maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City
employees and the public using principles of good customer service;
and perform other related duties and physical training activities
as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience
and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities would be: must be at least 20 years of age at time of
application and 21 years of age at time of appointment; must have a
valid California Driver's License at time of appointment; must meet
citizenship requirements as defined under California Government
Code Sections 1031(a) and 1031.5. Education - Per Government Code
section 1031(e), United States high school graduation, or passage
of the General Education Development (GED) test, or attainment of a
two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or
university. NOTE: Verification at time of hire is required.
Additional college course work in Police Administration and/or
Criminal Justice is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The Physical Agility Test
(PAT) is designed to be a specific measure of the physical
capabilities necessary to perform the duties of a Peace Officer.
Test events are designed to simulate actual areas of police work.
The events include: 1) a 1.5-mile run to be completed in 14 minutes
or less; 2) an agility course. Lift up to 150 lbs. Must be able to
see a target up to 50 yards away and focus enough on it to
accurately fire a weapon at it. Must be able to hear voices of
training staff over other loud noises such as gunfire and yelling.
Some of the work is performed indoors in a classroom setting, and
some of the work takes place outside while performing the physical
training exercises. Additional Information
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a City
Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by the closing date
listed. Candidates whose applications indicate the required
education and experience most directly related to the position will
be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices
will be sent via e-mail.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each
step of the recruitment process in order to have your name placed
on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The eligibility
list established as a result of this recruitment will be for a
duration of twelve (12) months, unless otherwise extended. Please
note: The examination materials for this recruitment are validated,
copyrighted, and/or inappropriate for review.
Employees in the Police Recruit position are represented by the
Association of Chula Vista Employees (ACE) and receive benefits
afforded to ACE-represented employees. After successfully
completing the Police Academy, the Police Recruit will
automatically promote to the classification of Peace Officer, a
position represented by the Chula Vista Police Officers'
Association (POA) and receive benefits outlined in the POA
Memorandum of Understanding. Click here to view POA benefit summary
information.
Personal Qualifications
Please click here for a list of disqualifying criteria.
Must possess a good character and reputation; superior
self-command, alertness, and judgment; ability to establish and
maintain good working and public relations. Conviction of a serious
offense, repeated or numerous convictions for minor offenses,
conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude, or discharge
from the military service under other than honorable conditions may
be disqualifying. Candidates will be subject to a thorough
background investigation, a voice stress analysis, and after a
conditional offer of employment, a psychological and medical
evaluation.
Recruitment and Selection Process - Applicants must pass ALL of the
following assessments:
Application Review
Applications will be reviewed to ensure that candidates meet the
age, licensing, citizenship, and education requirements. All
statements made in the application materials are subject to
verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification
or discharge.
Written Examination - Tentative Dates: 4/20, 5/4, 5/5, 5/18, 5/20,
6/2, 6/3, 6/15, 6/17, 7/7, 7/8 (more will be added as needed)
The written examination is a California Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST) Entry-Level Test Battery that has two
components:
1. Reading Component - measures reading comprehension
2. Writing Component - measures clarity, vocabulary, and
spelling
The written exam takes approximately 3.5 hours to administer. This
includes thirty minutes for the proctor to read the test
instructions and for the applicants to code demographic information
on machine-readable forms. The scoring procedure is automated thus
requiring the applicants to code their names, addresses, social
security numbers, etc., on the forms. Two and one-half (2.5) hours
are allowed for actual completion of the test battery.
POST scores the written examination. Results are released 2 - 3
weeks after the written exam. Successful candidates are eligible to
continue in the selection process. Candidates who are unsuccessful
on the written exam will not be eligible to continue in the
selection process, however may re-apply, and test at a future
date.
The Applicant Preparation Guide for the POST Entry-Level Test
Battery provides a thorough overview of the test, practice test
items, and test taking strategies. For more information click here
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POST 30-Day Rule : Applicants must wait for a period of one month
(30 calendar days) before taking a subsequent exam. If you have
taken or will take the POST PELLETB exam 30 days prior to our
scheduled exam, you are INELIGIBLE to take the written exam.
Exception for Written Test : If you possess POST PELLETB written
exam results from another agency AND the letter is dated within 6
months prior to our test date; you may submit these results with
your application or via email to amatsuhiro@chulavistaca.gov . Only
applicants with a Tscore of 50 and above will be invited to
continue in the process.
Officer Pre-Background Questionnaire
This confidential questionnaire is designed to assist the Police
Department in conducting a preliminary suitability screening. This
confidential questionnaire will be provided at the written
examination. You are required to pass both the written examination
and the Officer Pre-Background questionnaire to continue in the
selection process.
Physical Agility Test (PAT) - Tentative Dates: 5/15, 6/12, 7/10
(more will be added as needed)
The Physical Agility Test (PAT) is developed to assess fitness and
agility capabilities necessary to perform the duties of a Peace
Officer. Test events are designed to simulate actual areas of
police work. The PAT is comprised of two timed events:
1. 1.5 mile run to be completed in 14 minutes or less AND
2. Obstacle/Agility Course
Oral Board Interview - Tentative Dates: 5/26, 5/27, 6/23, 6/24,
7/27, 7/28 (more will be added as needed)
The oral board interview will consist of questions regarding
candidate's education, experience, interest, and personal
qualifications to determine suitability for law enforcement
service. The oral board panel will have members from the Human
Resources Department and ranking members from the Police
Department.
Passing the interview requires a score of 70 or higher. The score
you receive will determine your rank on the eligibility list. The
City of Chula Vista certifies the top three ranks, plus any ties,
to the department for continuation in the background process.
Candidates will be notified if they are eligible to proceed to the
background investigation.
Background Investigation
Peace Officers are responsible for protecting and serving the
public and are entrusted with substantial authority to carry out
these responsibilities. As such, the California Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) requires that the history of peace
officer applicants be thoroughly investigated to make sure that
nothing in their background is inconsistent with performing peace
officer duties. Failure to pass the background investigation will
result in removal of the candidate's name from the eligibility
list.
Chief's Interview
Psychological Evaluation and Medical Examination
California Government Code 1031(f) requires all California peace
officers to be free from any emotional, or mental condition that
might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace
officer. Peace officers must also be free from any physical
condition that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer
powers.
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