Police Officer (Pre-Service)

at  City of Folsom

DEFINITION

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The City of Folsom is currently recruiting for a Police Officer (Pre-service). This entry-level classification is designed for applicants who are currently in a POST Basic Academy or have recently graduated from a POST-approved Basic Academy, and/or are currently working as a peace officer for a recognized law enforcement agency but have not obtained a Basic POST Certificate. This position performs sworn law enforcement and crime prevention duties involved in the protection of life and property; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.
The posted salary for this position is $74,802.37 which is comprised of base pay plus the guaranteed 6% Holiday Pay differential effective at date of hire. Salary can increase by up to 10% following the 12-month probationary period with Educational Incentive Pay. Upon successful completion of the 12-month probationary period, base pay increases to Range 44P, Step 1. The City offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs, CalPERS retirement and Social Security, and generous paid leaves, significantly contributing to the total compensation package. Folsom is the only city in the Sacramento-metropolitan area contributing to both CalPERS and Social Security retirement for Police Officers, paying the full employer-share of the CalPERS rate.

In addition to the benefit of working in a wonderful, supportive community, police officers also receive:

• On-duty workout time
• Bilingual pay
• FTO pay
• 4/10 or 3/12.5 work schedules
• Special assignments such as bicycle, K-9, investigations, motors, mounted, school resource, and SWAT

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Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the City of Folsom is known for its high quality of life, with safe and well-maintained neighborhoods, varied recreational opportunities, nationally-ranked schools, beautiful parks and trails, and abundant shopping and dining experiences. Home to two lakes and a river that provide a year-round mecca for recreational enthusiasts on land and water, Folsom provides access to world class sports, recreation, and cultural venues – and is a quick drive to Lake Tahoe and wine country. Ranked the 3rd Safest City in California (backgroundchecks.org, 2019), Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Folsom is a full-service city, with its own water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities, along with police, fire, public works, planning, and parks, recreation, and library services.
The City of Folsom’s Police Department, headed by the Chief of Police, is charged with maintaining public order, deterring law violations, protecting life and property, and apprehending criminal offenders. Additionally, the department is organizationally divided into three Divisions: Administrative Division, Operations Division, and Support Services Division. This organizational structure enables the department to effectively manage a broad spectrum of law enforcement services for the community.
To learn more about the City of Folsom’s Police Department, click here.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques.
• Criminal law and criminal procedures with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and preservation of evidence.
• Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory.
• Basic self defense tactics.
• Interview techniques and public contact techniques.
• Modern office methods and techniques.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Write clear, concise and comprehensive reports using correct English and grammar.
• Read and understand department policies, instruction, laws and regulations.
• Interpret and apply laws and regulations.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Gather and evaluate facts and evidence.
• Draw logical conclusions and make proper recommendations.
• Analyze situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
• Qualify in the use of firearms.
• Learn the use and care of equipment.
• Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
• Meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Use computer and related software.
• Effectively problem solve and interact professionally with diverse community members.
• Exercise fairness in all pursuits regardless of a subject’s race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

EDUCATION:

Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12) grade.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older by the filing deadline.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license or higher and have the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Must pass a physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph examination, criminal history review, psychological examination, medical examination and must not have any felony convictions.