Police Officer
Apply NowCompany: City of Oakdale, CA
Location: Oakdale, CA 95361
Description:
Salary : $75,306.60 - $90,736.92 Annually
Location : Oakdale, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 20251107
Department: Oakdale Police Department
Opening Date: 02/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/15/2025 5:30 PM Pacific
Description
DEFINITION:
To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of law and order; and to carry out special assignments in the protection of life and property.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant, and technical and functional supervision from a Police Corporal.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Patrol city in radio-equipped car or by other means; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of city, county, state and federal laws; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, death and other incidents.
2. Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence, testify and present evidence in court.
3. Investigate crimes against property, persons, narcotics and vice-related crimes, traffic accidents and related incidents.
4. Gather evidence using a variety of methods and techniques, including taking photographs, lifting fingerprints, tracing movements and talking with informants.
5. Present information upon completion of investigations to the District Attorney's Office for filing charges; appear in court, as directed.
6. Serve warrants and subpoenas; file complaints; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
7. Prepare reports on arrest, traffic violation, impounded property and other case reports.
8. Check buildings for physical security; report street lamps or traffic signals that are not working; report or remove traffic hazards.
9. Detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
10. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
11. Conduct surveillance of known suspected criminal activity.
12. Attend meetings with civic groups; participate in and conduct public awareness/education programs at schools.
13. Maintain contacts with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good partnerships with the general public.
14. Direct and control pedestrians and vehicular traffic at emergency or other congested traffic situations.
15. May assist in training new officers in areas such as traffic enforcement, safety, report writing and policy procedures.
16. May be assigned to work special areas such as drug enforcement, DARE, canine, or other assignments.
17. Attend meetings, seminars and training sessions as assigned.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
1. Police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification techniques.
2. Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies.
3. Rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence.
4. Offensive and defensive weapons terminology and theory.
5. Principles and practices of self-defense.
6. Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
7. Pertinent laws, codes, regulations and statues.
8. City geography, noting streets, building locations.
9. First aid techniques.
Ability To:
1. Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and place.
2. Use and care for firearms, chemical agents and impact weapons.
3. Think logically and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
4. Learn, understand and interpret laws and regulations.
5. Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
6. Drive and handle a police vehicle under emergency, high-speed situations.
7. Prepare and make presentations related to law enforcement efforts in the community.
8. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience:
-Public safety experience is desirable.
-A work history that demonstrates and ability to:
-Work well with co-workers and customers
-Work with minimal supervision
-Make sound judgments and decisions based on available information.
Training:
-High School graduate (GED equivalent acceptable)
-Completion of 30 college units or honorable discharge from U.S. Armed Forces.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain a:
-Basic P.O.S.T. certificate; and a
-Valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
PAYDAYS are bi-weekly every other Friday.
SALARY RANGES: All fulltime jobs have 5 steps, with approximately 5% increases in between steps. Hiring is usually at Step A. Increases to Step B after six months of employment and yearly thereafter to Step E, provided work performance is satisfactory.
EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY: is provided for Police employees as follows:
*** Maximum of 15% Education Incentive!!! ***
Police (*Following completion of probationary period):
-5% for POST Intermediate Certificate
-7.5% for POST Advanced Certificate
-2.5% for AA/AS degree or equivalent
-7.5% for BA/BS degree.
OVERTIME: Compensated in pay or compensatory time off at 1.5 times the employee's rate of pay.
NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY: Employees working the Night Shift receive an additional 2.5% Night Shift Differential Pay. This will be added onto the employee's base pay for the duration of time that they are working the Night Shift.
COMPENSATORY TIME: Police emp. may not accrue more than 200 hours of compensatory time. Employee shall be paid overtime for all hours worked in excess of maximum accrual provided it is not the intent of the City to buy back overtime currently accrued in excess of the maximum accrued amount.
VACATION: Employees are eligible to use vacation leave after 12 continuous months of employment. The accrual rate is as follows:
Police
-1-3 yrs. of service - 10 days per year
-4-8 years of service - 15 days per year
-9-15 years of service - 18 days per year
-16 or more years - 20 days per year plus 1 day for every year of service past 20 years to a maximum of 25 days
VACATION ACCRUAL: Earned vacation may be accrued to a maximum balance of twice the annual accrual.
SICK LEAVE ELIGIBILITY/ACCRUAL:
Employees shall accrue 1 day per month beginning with the first month of employment and are eligible to take sick leave after 6 continuous months of employment.
FAMILY SICK LEAVE: Employees may take up to three days sick leave per year for illness of an immediate family member or close relative residing in the employee's household.
FAMILY CARE LEAVE: Under the California Family Rights Act of 1993, employees with 12 months of service, or 1,250 hours in a 12 month period, have the right to unpaid family care leave of up to 12 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child or serious health condition of a child, parent, or spouse.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION: Police Employees are entitled to benefits under Labor Code Section 4850 and are allowed up to one year leave of absence for work-related injuries.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Employees may take up to 3 days bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member or close relative residing in the employee's household.
SICK LEAVE CONVERSION
Employees who have not taken more than 36 hours of sick leave during a fiscal year and have a balance of 192 hours on the books may convert up to 24 hours of unused sick leave to pay or leave with pay. If employee chooses leave with pay, the 24 hours must be taken in the following 12 month period or the leave will be subject to forfeiture.
HOLIDAYS: There are 12 paid holidays per year as follows:
-January 1 (New Year's Day)
-Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Day)
-Third Monday in February (President's Day)
-Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
-July 4 (Independence Day)
-First Monday in September (Labor Day)
-November 11 (Veteran's Day)
-Thanksgiving Day
-Day after Thanksgiving Day
-December 25 (Christmas Day)
-Good Friday
-Floating Holiday (1 per calendar year)
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Police - $1,000 per year for sworn.
HEALTH INSURANCE: City pays premiums for medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance for employees and dependents to a maximum of $1,080 per month for Police (plus of cost in excess of $1,150).
HEALTH PLAN: City employees may choose from Sutter Health Plus, Blue Shield, or Kaiser health plans. If employees have their own coverage, they may choose to opt out and receive 50% of the City's contribution.
LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy for all employees.
RETIREMENT: The City pays premiums for retirement benefits with PERS. Police sworn employees receive 2.7% at 57 for new members.
Employees leaving City service have the following sick leave conversion options:
1. After 10 years of employment employees leaving City employment may receive pay for unused sick leave based on a formula in the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
2. Employees retiring from the City may convert 50% of their sick leave value (based on hourly rate at time of retirement) to health coverage. Health insurance premiums will be paid from these funds until all of the employee's funds are spent or until the employee dies. The money in this account may not be converted nor the benefit transferred upon the employee's death.
3. Employees retiring may use any portion of their sick leave for the PERS retirement conversion as allowed under PERS law and the City contract with PERS.
These three benefits may be used individually or in combination. See the Personnel or Finance Department for further details.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: City provides the opportunity for employees to participate in a deferred compensation plan with I.C.M.A.and matches up to 1%. Payroll deductions are available for deferred compensation payments.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: This program is offered for employees and their families and provides confidential counseling on legal, financial, relationship, emotional, and alcohol and drug abuse problems.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE POLICY: There is an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy in effect. A copy is provided to every employee.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN: A disaster plan and survival guide, prepared by the Fire Department, is provided to every employee.
PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: Sworn members of the Police Dept. who meet POST physical fitness standards are eligible to receive pay awards of up to 3% of their base salary.
Location : Oakdale, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 20251107
Department: Oakdale Police Department
Opening Date: 02/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/15/2025 5:30 PM Pacific
Description
DEFINITION:
To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of law and order; and to carry out special assignments in the protection of life and property.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant, and technical and functional supervision from a Police Corporal.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Patrol city in radio-equipped car or by other means; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of city, county, state and federal laws; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, death and other incidents.
2. Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence, testify and present evidence in court.
3. Investigate crimes against property, persons, narcotics and vice-related crimes, traffic accidents and related incidents.
4. Gather evidence using a variety of methods and techniques, including taking photographs, lifting fingerprints, tracing movements and talking with informants.
5. Present information upon completion of investigations to the District Attorney's Office for filing charges; appear in court, as directed.
6. Serve warrants and subpoenas; file complaints; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
7. Prepare reports on arrest, traffic violation, impounded property and other case reports.
8. Check buildings for physical security; report street lamps or traffic signals that are not working; report or remove traffic hazards.
9. Detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
10. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
11. Conduct surveillance of known suspected criminal activity.
12. Attend meetings with civic groups; participate in and conduct public awareness/education programs at schools.
13. Maintain contacts with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good partnerships with the general public.
14. Direct and control pedestrians and vehicular traffic at emergency or other congested traffic situations.
15. May assist in training new officers in areas such as traffic enforcement, safety, report writing and policy procedures.
16. May be assigned to work special areas such as drug enforcement, DARE, canine, or other assignments.
17. Attend meetings, seminars and training sessions as assigned.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
1. Police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification techniques.
2. Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies.
3. Rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence.
4. Offensive and defensive weapons terminology and theory.
5. Principles and practices of self-defense.
6. Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
7. Pertinent laws, codes, regulations and statues.
8. City geography, noting streets, building locations.
9. First aid techniques.
Ability To:
1. Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and place.
2. Use and care for firearms, chemical agents and impact weapons.
3. Think logically and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
4. Learn, understand and interpret laws and regulations.
5. Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
6. Drive and handle a police vehicle under emergency, high-speed situations.
7. Prepare and make presentations related to law enforcement efforts in the community.
8. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience:
-Public safety experience is desirable.
-A work history that demonstrates and ability to:
-Work well with co-workers and customers
-Work with minimal supervision
-Make sound judgments and decisions based on available information.
Training:
-High School graduate (GED equivalent acceptable)
-Completion of 30 college units or honorable discharge from U.S. Armed Forces.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain a:
-Basic P.O.S.T. certificate; and a
-Valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
PAYDAYS are bi-weekly every other Friday.
SALARY RANGES: All fulltime jobs have 5 steps, with approximately 5% increases in between steps. Hiring is usually at Step A. Increases to Step B after six months of employment and yearly thereafter to Step E, provided work performance is satisfactory.
EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY: is provided for Police employees as follows:
*** Maximum of 15% Education Incentive!!! ***
Police (*Following completion of probationary period):
-5% for POST Intermediate Certificate
-7.5% for POST Advanced Certificate
-2.5% for AA/AS degree or equivalent
-7.5% for BA/BS degree.
OVERTIME: Compensated in pay or compensatory time off at 1.5 times the employee's rate of pay.
NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY: Employees working the Night Shift receive an additional 2.5% Night Shift Differential Pay. This will be added onto the employee's base pay for the duration of time that they are working the Night Shift.
COMPENSATORY TIME: Police emp. may not accrue more than 200 hours of compensatory time. Employee shall be paid overtime for all hours worked in excess of maximum accrual provided it is not the intent of the City to buy back overtime currently accrued in excess of the maximum accrued amount.
VACATION: Employees are eligible to use vacation leave after 12 continuous months of employment. The accrual rate is as follows:
Police
-1-3 yrs. of service - 10 days per year
-4-8 years of service - 15 days per year
-9-15 years of service - 18 days per year
-16 or more years - 20 days per year plus 1 day for every year of service past 20 years to a maximum of 25 days
VACATION ACCRUAL: Earned vacation may be accrued to a maximum balance of twice the annual accrual.
SICK LEAVE ELIGIBILITY/ACCRUAL:
Employees shall accrue 1 day per month beginning with the first month of employment and are eligible to take sick leave after 6 continuous months of employment.
FAMILY SICK LEAVE: Employees may take up to three days sick leave per year for illness of an immediate family member or close relative residing in the employee's household.
FAMILY CARE LEAVE: Under the California Family Rights Act of 1993, employees with 12 months of service, or 1,250 hours in a 12 month period, have the right to unpaid family care leave of up to 12 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child or serious health condition of a child, parent, or spouse.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION: Police Employees are entitled to benefits under Labor Code Section 4850 and are allowed up to one year leave of absence for work-related injuries.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Employees may take up to 3 days bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member or close relative residing in the employee's household.
SICK LEAVE CONVERSION
Employees who have not taken more than 36 hours of sick leave during a fiscal year and have a balance of 192 hours on the books may convert up to 24 hours of unused sick leave to pay or leave with pay. If employee chooses leave with pay, the 24 hours must be taken in the following 12 month period or the leave will be subject to forfeiture.
HOLIDAYS: There are 12 paid holidays per year as follows:
-January 1 (New Year's Day)
-Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Day)
-Third Monday in February (President's Day)
-Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
-July 4 (Independence Day)
-First Monday in September (Labor Day)
-November 11 (Veteran's Day)
-Thanksgiving Day
-Day after Thanksgiving Day
-December 25 (Christmas Day)
-Good Friday
-Floating Holiday (1 per calendar year)
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Police - $1,000 per year for sworn.
HEALTH INSURANCE: City pays premiums for medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance for employees and dependents to a maximum of $1,080 per month for Police (plus of cost in excess of $1,150).
HEALTH PLAN: City employees may choose from Sutter Health Plus, Blue Shield, or Kaiser health plans. If employees have their own coverage, they may choose to opt out and receive 50% of the City's contribution.
LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy for all employees.
RETIREMENT: The City pays premiums for retirement benefits with PERS. Police sworn employees receive 2.7% at 57 for new members.
Employees leaving City service have the following sick leave conversion options:
1. After 10 years of employment employees leaving City employment may receive pay for unused sick leave based on a formula in the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
2. Employees retiring from the City may convert 50% of their sick leave value (based on hourly rate at time of retirement) to health coverage. Health insurance premiums will be paid from these funds until all of the employee's funds are spent or until the employee dies. The money in this account may not be converted nor the benefit transferred upon the employee's death.
3. Employees retiring may use any portion of their sick leave for the PERS retirement conversion as allowed under PERS law and the City contract with PERS.
These three benefits may be used individually or in combination. See the Personnel or Finance Department for further details.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: City provides the opportunity for employees to participate in a deferred compensation plan with I.C.M.A.and matches up to 1%. Payroll deductions are available for deferred compensation payments.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: This program is offered for employees and their families and provides confidential counseling on legal, financial, relationship, emotional, and alcohol and drug abuse problems.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE POLICY: There is an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy in effect. A copy is provided to every employee.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN: A disaster plan and survival guide, prepared by the Fire Department, is provided to every employee.
PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: Sworn members of the Police Dept. who meet POST physical fitness standards are eligible to receive pay awards of up to 3% of their base salary.