Police Officer Recruit

at  City of Fresno

FILING DEADLINE: Continuous/Open until Filled (City of Fresno will accept applications until a sufficient amount of applications have been received, or selection has been made; therefore the recruitment may close at anytime.)
The Fresno Police Department is looking for individuals who have the energy level and commitment to be part of a vigorous law enforcement agency that is continuously striving to take the department to the next level. The selected candidate will be expected to encompass a high level of commitment to public service. The Fresno Police Officer Recruit is the entry level class in the Police series assigned full arrest and citation powers. Under supervision, individuals assist with or may perform law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property. Incumbents receive general and special instructions from supervisors and work under the direct supervision of a training officer during the formal field training program.
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination:
Graduation from a California Law Enforcement Basic Academy approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within three years of appointment date; OR, a lapse of not more than three (3) years since last employment as a peace officer where the minimum qualifications required graduation from a Basic Academy. Individuals currently attending or accepted to attend California Law Enforcement Basic Academy approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training may participate in the examination process but may not be appointed to Police Officer Recruit until graduation from the Basic Academy. A letter showing proof of current/future attendance must be provided at time of application by the applicant from the accepting Academy and must be issued within thirty (30) days of the P.O.S.T approved Basic Academy start date.
Individuals currently attending a P.O.S.T. approved Basic Academy may participate in the examination process but may not be appointed until graduation from the academy. Applicants MUST attach to their online application a copy of their P.O.S.T certificate of completion, or MUST attach to their online application verification of proof of current/future attendance at an approved police academy (see instructions below on how to attach). Applicants will not be admitted into the examination without the above documentation.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License at time of application. License must be maintained during the entire term of employment in this job class. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current copy of their driving record.
Per California POST requirements, applicants must be a U. S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship:
https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Citizenship-Requirements-FAQs
Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
As part of the qualifying process for Police Officer Recruit with the City of Fresno, eligible candidates will be required to complete a detailed pre-employment personal history form, followed by a thorough background investigation which will include a polygraph examination or computer voice stress analyzer test. If candidate receives a conditional employment offer, you will be required to successfully complete a medical examination which will include testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol. Any falsification of information provided or any failure to meet the requirements will result in disqualification from further consideration in the selection process for Police Officer Recruit.

Some of the potential reasons for disqualification from the selection process:

• Use of illegal drugs either recently or extensively.
• Failure to disclose prior drug use.
• Falsification of any required application or pre-employment materials.

• Involvement in a crime, the nature of which would impair the credibility of the

  individual or cause embarrassment to the City of Fresno.

• Poor employment record.

Please refer the Job description for details