Police Officer - Recruits and Academy Attendees (Hiring Incentive)

The City of Alameda is offering a $75,000 HIRING INCENTIVE to successful candidates while funds are available. The City of Alameda offers hiring incentives for Recruits and Academy Attendees. Click HERE for the full hiring incentive policy. Incentive includes: $75,000 cash bonus paid out as follows: $25,000 upon swearing-in $50,000* upon completion of Field Training Program * To be eligible for the 50,000 payment, hired personnel must commit to five years of service with the City of Alameda Police Department. POLICE OFFICER – RECRUIT AND ACADEMY ATTENDEES Thank you for your interest in becoming a Police Officer with the City of Alameda. There are many law enforcement agencies in the area and we are excited that you are interested in working with the Alameda Police Department. A little bit about APD: The Alameda Police Department has 88 sworn staff (Police Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains, and Police Chief) and 36 non-sworn staff (Public Safety Dispatchers, Records Clerks, Animal Control Officer, Police Technicians, etc.). As a Police Officer with APD you will have the opportunity to work in the following specialized areas: K9, Motors/Traffic Enforcement, Violent Crimes, Property Crimes, Internal Affairs, Personnel and Training, Marine Patrol, Peer Support, Critical Incident Response Team (which includes SWAT and Crisis Negotiations), Homeless Liaison Officer, and Honor Guard. We offer excellent pay, benefits, opportunities for promotion, and the opportunity to serve a great community that values the services we provide. Our pay/medical benefits for a Police Recruit (while attending the 6-month Police Academy) are as follows: $38.63/hour (40 hours per week) while attending the Police Academy Full medical coverage for you and your family After academy graduation, pay/medical benefits for a Police Officer are as follows: Step 5 Pay Rate: $69.22/hour Holiday In-Lieu Pay Rate: $4.79/hour Total Top Step Pay: $76.32/hour or $158,745.60 In addition, you will also be eligible for the following: Uniform allowance: $2,185/year Initial equipment allowance: $750 Bilingual Pay: $1,200/year Education Incentive Intermediate POST Certificate: $1,000 bonus Advanced POST Certificate: 4% of Base Pay Bachelor's Degree: 6% of Base Pay Master's Degree: 7% of Base Pay Retention Pay Level 1 - 5 yrs: 1.5% of base + holiday-in-lieu Level 2 - 10 Yrs: Level 1 + Additional 1.5% Level 3 - 15 Yrs: Level 2 + Additional 4.0% Level 4 - 20 Yrs: Level 3 + Additional 5.0% Pension 3%@50 CalPERS formula for Classic Members 2.7%@57 CalPERS formula for PEPRA Members Employer paid medical benefits for you and your family To learn more about these and other benefits, please visit: https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits NATURE OF POSITION Under direct supervision, a Police Officer - Recruit attends a P.O.S.T.-certified basic police academy and receives closely supervised training in areas such as: law and Penal Codes; criminal justice system procedures; law enforcement and crime prevention techniques; physical fitness and first aid; proper handling and firing of firearms; radio codes and dispatching procedures; public contact skills; interviewing and taking complaints; writing and editing police reports; geography; investigation techniques; arrest and suspect handling procedures; emergency police vehicle operation; and departmental rules and regulations; performs other duties as required. POLICE RECRUIT - Requirements to Apply: Must be 21 years old by date of appointment as a Police Officer. Must have a High School Diploma/G.E.D Possess a PELLETB T-Score of 45 or higher OR NTN minimum scores of 65% Video; 70% Writing; 70% Reading. Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record (need CA driver's license before appointment) Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law Desirable Qualification: At least 2 years of related work experience requiring public contact. (Pre-Graduate) POLICE ACADEMY ATTENDEE - Requirements to Apply: Currently enrolled in a POST certified Police Academy in good-standing and on-track to graduate with POST Basic Course certification OR currently enrolled in final (fourth) POST Basic Course Module (if currently attending academy in POST-approved modular format). Be 21 years old by date of appointment as a Police Officer. Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D. Possess a PELLETB T-Score of 45 or higher OR NTN minimum scores of 65% Video; 70% Writing; 70% Reading OR an Associate's Degree (AA) or higher or equivalent college coursework. Be in excellent physical condition and demonstrate a state of physical and mental health consistent with the ability to perform assigned duties and the requirements of California Peace Officer Standards and Training. A WSTB (physical agility exam) score dated within one (1) year of application will be accepted or applicants will be required to obtain a passing WSTB score or successfully complete an in-house Physical Abilities Test (PAT) prior to appointment. Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record (need CA driver's license prior to appointment). Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Other Requirements: Ability to successfully complete Academy requirements; observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; learn and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures; carry out oral and written directions; analyze situations and make quick decisions requiring sound judgment; communicate situations; operate a variety of specialized police department equipment including computerized telecommunications and dispatch equipment; become proficient in self-defense techniques and in the care and use of firearms; maintain level of knowledge and physical condition required for satisfactory job performance; establish and maintain accurate records; prepare con