JOB LISTING

The Position

Under the philosophy of professional, community-oriented policing, Town Police Officers provide service, which is tailored to the unique demands of a community with a small-town atmosphere and a large weekend and evening business population.

Police Officers are assigned to answer calls for the protection of life and property and for the enforcement of State and local laws. Police Officers conduct investigations of crimes and arrest suspects; investigate traffic accidents and enforce traffic laws; present evidence in court and interview complainants. Initially, Police Officers are assigned to the Department’s Field Training Program in which they receive field training from an experienced Police Officer.

Priorities

Responds to emergencies to protect life and property.

Proactively identifies community issues and helps fashion solutions. Emphasis on community-oriented

policing and problem solving approach.

Maintains a highly visible presence and provides a high level of service to the community.

Patrols assigned areas within the community for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of

laws and regulations.

Addresses traffic safety issues and provides for orderly and safe traffic flow within the community. Identifies causes of problems and develops strategies to reduce traffic-related injuries and property damage.

Ideal Candidate

The Colma Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers committed to providing quality service to community residents, businesses, and visitors.

Ideal candidates will:

Have the ability to make arrests and to comprehend, explain and apply complex issues of the law; drive a motor vehicle under emergency conditions; qualify in the use of firearms on a periodic basis; write accurate and concise reports.

Be responsive to all in need regardless of their position in life.

 Be steward of the resources provided.

Solicit public support and involvement in our efforts to promote organizational efficiency without distracting from the overall quality of life in our unique Town.

Exercise discretion and have compassion and understanding, treat people equally, and use sound judgment.

Support alternative diversion programs for at-risk youth and first time offenders.

Maintain cooperative relationships with the public, public officials, other employees, supervisors, and employees of other police and non-police organizations and agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment, a U.S. citizen and possess a valid California driver’s license.

Must currently work as a CA Peace Officer having completed a P.O.S.T.-certified Police Academy and a field training program.

Education: Applicants must have a high school diploma/GED and completed 60 college semester units. Applicants may be appointed with less than 60 units with an agreement to complete the remaining units within a reasonable time period to be determined by the Police Chief.

Physical:

Be in excellent physical condition as determined by P.O.S.T. physical requirements.

Have normal hearing in both ears without correction.

Have 20/20 vision uncorrected/corrected (no more than 20/70 vision uncorrected).

Have no serious color vision deficiency.

Be free of disabling physical conditions or diseases that interfere with police work.

Have weight in proportion to height & frame.

Be emotionally stable and mature.

Knowledge of:

Laws, government regulations, police operational procedures, modern management procedures (especially those effective in promoting a positive, healthy work environment), and motor vehicle operations.

Ability to:

Make arrests and to read, comprehend, explain and apply complex issues of law derived from code books, computer screens and other printed materials; Drive a motor vehicle under emergency conditions and to hear verbal communications at normal speaking tones via radio and telephone and verbalize succinctly; Qualify in the use of firearms on a periodic basis; Write accurate, clear, concise, and factual reports; Analyze and prioritize situations and adopt effective courses of action while giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; Maintain cooperative relationships with other employees, supervisors, public officials, and employees of non-police organizations and agencies, as well as the public being served.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $7,235 to $8,878 per month

PERS Retirement 3%@55 for a PERS defined classic employee, based on three years final compensation and up to full cost of medical depending on length of service and medical plan selected

Town paid $50,000 life insurance for employee

$100 monthly matching deferred compensation program (voluntary)

Health Club fees to $47.00/month

Uniform allowance

Educational reimbursement program and incentive compensation

5% holiday pay in lieu; 1.5x hourly rate on designated holiday shifts

10-25 days vacation leave, based on length of service

Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month

Please mention you learned of this employment opportunity on the Careers In Government website.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a Town of Colma employment application to the Human

Resources Department by 5:00pm on March 15, 2013, to be considered in the first round of review. Submission

of a resume is encouraged; however, a resume will not substitute for a completed application. The most qualified

candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview on March 27, 2013.

Final candidates are subject to background investigation and medical and psychological examinations. Original

University/College transcripts will be required.

Mail completed applications to:

Town of Colma

Human Resources Department

1198 El Camino Real

Colma, CA 94014

Call 650.997.8300 to obtain an application packet or to request additional information.

Applications are available at

 www.colma.ca.gov.