34009 Alvarado-Niles Road Union City, 94587
*Effective the first full pay periods following 1/1/2025, a 3% Cost of Living increase and up to 4% equity adjustment will be applied to the hourly wage for the Police Officer Trainee position (totaling 14% in two years).
THE POSITION:
Under direct supervision, the Police Officer Trainee attends a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) approved Police Basic Recruit Academy and successfully completes the academic and physical training required for appointment to the classification of Police Officer Recruit II. Police Officer Trainees are considered at-will employees. Police officer probationary status begins when the trainee is sworn in as a Police Officer Recruit II after completion of the police academy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of P.O.S.T PELLET-B “T-Score” of at least 48 points or a National Testing Network (NTN) score of 70% reading, 70% writing, and 65% video, dated within one year of application.
Possession of a Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Physical Agility Test Score of at least 320 points and a passing 1.5 mile run time (14 minutes or less). Test scores must be dated within one year of application.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Other Requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision:The City provides up to $2,125/month to purchase medical, dental and vision benefits. A retiree medical benefit is provided after 15 years of service (see POA MOU for details on benefits).
Retirement:Through CalPERS, employee will be responsible for 7% of the CalPERS retirement plan. After completion of the academy the CalPERS Retirement Benefit will be either 3% @ 55(Classic Employees) or the new 2.7% @ 57(New Employees) formula is dependent on the individual’s eligibility, as per AB 340. The City does not participate in Social Security therefore there are no Social Security tax deductions (except 1.45% Medicare).
Deferred Compensation Plan:A 457b Deferred Comp Plan and a ROTH IRA plan are available on a voluntary basis.
Sick Leave: Employees shall accrue 3.69 hours of per pay period with no limit on accumulation.
Holidays:79 Paid Holiday hours and 47 Holiday hours placed in a Holiday Time Bank.
Life Insurance and AD&D:$100,000 coverage for both Life Insurance and AD&D; both are employer paid. Additional voluntary supplemental life insurance is available.
Disability Insurance:Long-Term Disability insurance is provided and paid by the City.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application and resume should be completed on-line via the CalOpps website.
You must attach the following test results as part of your application:
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Application and resume will be reviewed and evaluated using, in part, the criteria contained in this posting.
The selection process may consist of one or more of the following components: a written exam, an oral interview, and medical exam.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process and notified by e-mail. Successful candidates’ names will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a minimum of one year from the date the list is established. Additional vacancies that occur for this classification may be hired from the list.
The City of Union City provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@unioncity.org) if you will need reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
The City of Union City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
Contact phone extension:
510.675.5286
Contact email:
ucpdhiring@unioncity.org
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