Police Trainee

Summary

Police Trainee Opportunity

The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. This growing department currently has 165 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Come join our hard working and innovative team!

Open: Continuous Physical Agility/PELLETB Testing: Monthly Interview Date: TBD Anticipated Start Date: Approx. 4-5 weeks before academy start date ****Applicants for this Police Trainee recruitment may attend the early Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 academy at the Allan Hancock College Lompoc Campus. This recruitment is for all candidates who have not yet been to a Basic CA Law Enforcement Academy. Please contact staff in the Training and Recruitment Bureau at 805-928-3781 x2144 for specific job-related questions. If you are experiencing any technical (computer related) difficulties, please call the NEOGOV help line for technical assistance at 1-877-204-4442.

The City of Santa Maria is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Your benefit factor is determined by the retirement formula, age, service credit and final compensation. Based upon your bargaining unit and hire date the benefit factor will vary. Medical Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). There are four Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO's) and three Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's) to choose from. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit. Dental Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through The Standard covering 100% of Preventive; 90% of Basic; and 60% of Major with a minimal deductible. The plan includes a Max Builder option rewarding insured employees and their dependents who use only a portion of their annual dental benefit maximum. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit. Vision Insurance is available to employees and eligible dependents. Coverage is through VSP and covers an annual Well Vision exam and an allowance towards prescription glasses. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit. Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage is provided to all employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week. Supplemental life, spousal and dependent child options are also available. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit. Short-Term & Long-Term Disability is provided to all employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week, excluding Sworn Police and Fire. Sworn Police and Fire are covered through their respective bargaining unit. The City offers a flexible spending account option for Dependent Care and Health Care Expenses. Wellness Program is offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being. Mentorship Program provides mentees with an opportunity to be mentored by experienced staff with the objective of developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the participants' leadership skills and promote professional growth. Deferred Compensation is available to employees who may participate in the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan sponsored by either Empower or CalPERS Supplemental Income. The City may participate in a PEHP plan that will provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket cost of qualified medical expenses such as prescription drugs, doctor co-pays, eyeglasses and cover the reimbursement of medical insurance premiums upon separation or retirement. The City offers seven (7) paid holidays per year. The City initially offers two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year for all full time employees. Accrual rates increase thereafter based upon your bargaining unit. Sick leave shall accrue a rate of eight hours for each month of continuous service, or approximately two weeks per year for all full time employees. Employees may use up to half of their annually accrued sick leave for family illness and up to five days (40 hours) per calendar year for bereavement leave. Management level employees may receive a prorated amount of management leave time each new calendar year. Tuition Reimbursement is available based on your bargaining unit. Management level employees may receive auto allowance based upon the need of the position. Telephone/PDA Stipend is available to management level employees based upon the need of the position. Bilingual pay is provided to employees who are required by their department head to use both English and Spanish in communicating with the public while performing the duties of his/her position and who demonstrate appropriate skills in both speaking and understanding the Spanish language.

Job Description

Police Trainee Opportunity

The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. This growing department currently has 165 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Come join our hard working and innovative team!

Open: Continuous Physical Agility/PELLETB Testing: Monthly Interview Date: TBD Anticipated Start Date: Approx. 4-5 weeks before academy start date ****Applicants for this Police Trainee recruitment may attend the early Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 academy at the Allan Hancock College Lompoc Campus. This recruitment is for all candidates who have not yet been to a Basic CA Law Enforcement Academy. Please contact staff in the Training and Recruitment Bureau at 805-928-3781 x2144 for specific job-related questions. If you are experiencing any technical (computer related) difficulties, please call the NEOGOV help line for technical assistance at 1-877-204-4442.

The City of Santa Maria is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Your benefit factor is determined by the retirement formula, age, service credit and final compensation. Based upon your bargaining unit and hire date the benefit factor will vary. Medical Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). There are four Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO's) and three Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's) to choose from. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit. Dental Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through The Standard covering 100% of Preventive; 90% of Basic; and 60% of Major with a minimal deductible. The plan includes a Max Builder option rewarding insured employees and their dependents who use only a portion of their annual dental benefit maximum. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit. Vision Insurance is available to employees and eligible dependents. Coverage is through VSP and covers an annual Well Vision exam and an allowance towards prescription glasses. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit. Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage is provided to all employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week. Supplemental life, spousal and dependent child options are also available. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit. Short-Term & Long-Term Disability is provided to all employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week, excluding Sworn Police and Fire. Sworn Police and Fire are covered through their respective bargaining unit. The City offers a flexible spending account option for Dependent Care and Health Care Expenses. Wellness Program is offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being. Mentorship Program provides mentees with an opportunity to be mentored by experienced staff with the objective of developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the participants' leadership skills and promote professional growth. Deferred Compensation is available to employees who may participate in the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan sponsored by either Empower or CalPERS Supplemental Income. The City may participate in a PEHP plan that will provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket cost of qualified medical expenses such as prescription drugs, doctor co-pays, eyeglasses and cover the reimbursement of medical insurance premiums upon separation or retirement. The City offers seven (7) paid holidays per year. The City initially offers two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year for all full time employees. Accrual rates increase thereafter based upon your bargaining unit. Sick leave shall accrue a rate of eight hours for each month of continuous service, or approximately two weeks per year for all full time employees. Employees may use up to half of their annually accrued sick leave for family illness and up to five days (40 hours) per calendar year for bereavement leave. Management level employees may receive a prorated amount of management leave time each new calendar year. Tuition Reimbursement is available based on your bargaining unit. Management level employees may receive auto allowance based upon the need of the position. Telephone/PDA Stipend is available to management level employees based upon the need of the position. Bilingual pay is provided to employees who are required by their department head to use both English and Spanish in communicating with the public while performing the duties of his/her position and who demonstrate appropriate skills in both speaking and understanding the Spanish language.