Job Abstract

NO prior law enforcement experience or POST certified police academy training is needed. If you ARE a POST certified academy graduate or current participating in a POST certified Academy, , please apply to Police Officer (Academy Graduate or Participant).

Police Officer Trainees may receive a hiring bonus of up to $10,000 disbursed in four equal phases: $2,500 upon acceptance of a final offer of employment; $2,500 upon successful completion of the Police Officer Field Training Program; $2,500 upon successful completion of your probationary period; and $2,500 two years after the completion of your probationary period.

Please review the "Selection Procedures" below before applying for this job opportunity.

THE POSITION: This is a trainee-level classification transitions into the Police Officer position. A Police Officer Trainee is a civilian position before and during enrollment in a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy which lasts approximately six months. Upon successful completion of the POST academy and the availability of a Police Officer position, Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer. The Police Officer Trainee position is represented by SEIU Local 1021 and has corresponding benefits provided to a civilian employee.

Upon appointment to Police Officer, duties may include various law enforcement assignments such as patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court, and providing information to the public. Please see the City of Hayward's website for a complete job description.

What you will do:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Attend a basic POST certified police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness.

Receive training to develop an awareness of Police Department functions, as well as the responsibilities of Police Officers and how those responsibilities relate to field operations.
Receive academy and field training to become a Police Officer.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Ability to:

• Successfully complete academy requirements.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and locations.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, and to assess situations and people accurately.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports.
• Become proficient in self-defense techniques.
• Become proficient in the care and use of firearms.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the public.

You have:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: None.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Special Qualifications:

• Free of any felony convictions.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States as outlined by federal law.
• Age, not less than 21 years at time of appointment.
• Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.
• Must pass a background investigation and polygraph exam.
• Must meet all Department medical, physical, and psychological standards.
• Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

A. Written Examination (PELLETB or NTN) Options

1. Participate in the POST PELLETB on the exam date indicated above

2. Submit a valid PELLETB T-Score of 46 or higher in lieu of taking the exam. Score must be dated within the last 12 months prior to the date of application.

3. Submit passing NTN Frontline Law Enforcement Written Examination dated within the last 12 months prior to the date of application. Video- 65% or higher; Reading- 70% or higher; and Writing-70% or higher

B. POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Options

1. Participate in the WSTB on the exam date indicated above

2. Submit a valid WSTB Score of 320 or higher in lieu of taking the exam. Score must be dated within the last 12 months prior to the date of application.

5. Eligible List - The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department. Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

6. Background - Will include employment history, personal references, criminal history, credit history, a polygraph examination, medical examination, drug urinalysis test, and a written and oral psychological examination. During the background process, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with City of Hayward.

EXAM INFORMATION

P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB): The PELLETB is a multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank written examination designed to measure reading and writing ability. Candidates MAY NOT retake the PELLETB within 30 days of previously taking the examination.

Candidates are given 2.5 hours to complete the PELLETB exam which contains five sections:

• Spelling (applicants select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options); Vocabulary (applicants select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options); Clarity (applicants select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options);

• Reading Comprehension (applicants read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content); and

• CLOZE (applicants use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains blanks/missing words).

For a preparation guide please visit: POST PELLETB Preparation Guide

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National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Law Enforcement Written Examination: Applicants must complete the Public Safety Job Suitability Assessment (PSSA) component of the NTN examination battery at the time of the Frontline Law Enforcement Written examination. This examination is administered directly by the National Testing Network and the candidates pay a fee to take this examination. The test may be taken virtually or in person at testing sites throughout the country. To schedule a test, visit the National Testing Network Website.

Select the City of Hayward, then select the Police Officer Trainee position. NTN will submit the scores directly to the City of Hayward for review.

Physical Agility Examination: Designed to measure an applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete exercises that replicate some aspect of the job. The examination is timed and includes the following physical examinations: Obstacle course, body drag, chain link fence, solid fence climb, 500 yard run, and a 1 1/2 mile run (under 14 minutes).

For more information, ask about the Hayward PD Fitness 5.0 Training Program at: https://joinhaywardpd.com/