Description

The Manteca Police Department is currently accepting applications of those currently enrolled in the academy, academy graduates and lateral police officers.

Under the direction of a Police Captain, perform police protection and other law enforcement services to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of the citizens of Manteca; respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detect, apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce the laws and ordinances of the City, County and State.

Assignment

Full-time, 12 months per year (includes nights, weekends, and holidays), in 4/10-hr shifts. Patrol shifts typically rotate every six months. All police candidates are required to successfully complete a comprehensive POST approved in-service field training program. Twelve-month probationary period for lateral officers, 18-month probationary period for academy graduates. This position is represented by the Peace Officers Association (POA) employee bargaining unit.

Salary and Benefits

$94,224.09 – $132,582.84 Annually

Lateral Officers are hired at Step C, $103,882.11 annual (base)

- $109,076.22 w/ Intermediate POST or Associates Degree (for laterals)
- $114,270.32 w/ Advanced POST or Bachelor Degree (for laterals)
- *Certification/education stipends are applied upon proof

CalPERS Retirement: 3% @ 55 For Classic Members; 2.7% @ 57 New CalPERS Members

Employer contributed Dental, Vision for spouse and dependents
Employer paid Life Insurance & LTD
5% Special Assignment Pay Incentive, 2.5% for Second Special Assignment
5% Bilingual Pay Incentive
5% Pay Incentive for Intermediate POST/Associates Degree
5% Additional Pay Incentive for Advanced POST Certificate / Bachelor’s Degree
Shift Differential for Graveyard
$1,200 Annual Uniform Allowance
80 Hours Paid Vacation & 120 Hours of Wellness Leave Annually
Tuition Reimbursement, Up to $2,500 Annually
Paid Sick Leave
City Contribution of 1% into Deferred Comp 457B

Special Assignments

S.W.A.T.
Traffic (Motors)
K-9
Detectives
Street Crimes Unit (U/C)
O.D.
Field Training Officer (FTO)
A.S. (Drones)
Hostage Negotiator (HNT)
County Auto Theft Taskforce Detective
AB109 Taskforce Detective
Mobile Field Force
Bicycle Patrol
School Resource Officer
Community Resources Officer

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school.
Valid California Class C driver’s license

Graduation from a POST approved Basic Police Academy. Must meet minimum requirements for peace officer set by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Must have vision correctable to 20/30 by glasses or contact lenses and free from significant color blindness; minimum age 21 years at the time of appointment.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST ATTACH EITHER A LETTER OF GOOD STANDING AND ACADEMY ENROLLMENT OR ACADEMY GRADUATION CERTIFICATE OR BASIC POST CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

Must successfully complete a background investigation, which shall include a polygraph and psychological examination, physical standards testing and a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.

Manteca Police Department

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