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City of Cathedral City POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT in Cathedral City, California
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
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POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
Salary
$27.00 Hourly
Location
Cathedral City, CA
Job Type
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE
Job Number
25-03
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
01/01/2025
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
TEMP
Description
Benefits
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Description
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE
ELIGIBILITY LIST
The City of Cathedral City is seeking enthusiastic women and men interested in establishing a challenging career in Public Safety.
PAY RATE: $27.00 per hour
JOB CLASSIFICATION:Temporary/at-will
A Police Officer Recruit serves as a paid at-will employee while attending training at a basic POST-certified recruit academy and may be sworn in as a full-duty Police Officer upon successful graduation and completion of City Police employment requirements.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, all candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network atwww.NationalTestingNetwork.com.
NTN scores must have been issued within the last 6 months from the date when you submitted your application with the City.
ACTIVE ACADEMY STUDENTS:If you arecurrentlyenrolled in a Police Academy, you do not need to take the exam through NTN. Please indicate this is our Supplemental Question regarding active enrollment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School graduation or equivalent
U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for citizenship, prior to appointment
Minimum age 21 years at time of appointment as Police Officer
Valid Class C California driver's license
Good physical fitness and mental health as required by POST standards
Must be able to work a variety of hourly shifts including holidays and weekends
For information on the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, visit
http://www.post.ca.gov.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Initial Application Screening
Written Test (NTN)*
Panel Interview
Chief's Interview
Background Investigation
Polygraph
Psychological Exam
Physical Exam
*Written Test: All candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network. Tests can be scheduled atwww.NationalTestingNetwork.com. NTN scores must have been issued within the last 6 months from the date when you submitted your application with the City.
Written test waived for actively enrolled candidates.
APPLICATION AND SCREENING PROCESS
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit an application on-line. Based upon the information presented in the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify Human Resources at least 72 hours in advance of the test date regarding a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The resulting eligibility list will be in effect for six (6) months.
All notificationswill be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address listed on your on-line application.
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but are not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (including drug screen).
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The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.
This position is a temporary, at-will position.
Police Officer Recruits are offered medical, dental and vision plans upon hire.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process, Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
YES
NO
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes
No
03
Please indicate the highest level of formal education you have completed.
High School
College - Currently Enrolled
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree or higher
04
Are you currently enrolled in (or have previously attended) a POST Basic Academy?
Yes
No
05
If you are currently enrolled in (or have previously attended) a POST Basic Academy, please list the Academy and dates of enrollment.
06
Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include emergency call-in, call-back, shift work, nights, holidays and weekends?
Yes
No
07
Are you currently at least 20 years old?
Yes
No
08
I understand that I must take the FrontLine National Exam with National Testing Network before I can continue in the recruitment process for this position.
Yes
No
09
I understand that successful candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation to include a polygraph examination, according to California POST guidelines.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Cathedral City
Address
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, California, 92234
Website
http://www.joincathedralcity.org
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