Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service)

ABOUT ARCADIA Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County. ABOUT US At the Arcadia Police Department, making a positive difference is the guiding principle that shapes our decisions. The belief that every member of our team has the ability to positively impact the community is entrenched at the core of our organization. We are forward-thinking problem solvers that are rooted in tradition. Our diverse team values professionalism, integrity, work ethic, positive attitude, and camaraderie. If you are interested in expanding your career as a member of Law Enforcement, we welcome and encourage your application. Explore the wide array of special assignments and career opportunities that our premier organization has to offer. Come join and experience what it is like to serve a community that supports and appreciates its Police Department. WHAT WE OFFER: CalPERS retirement plan City-paid vision plan City-paid life insurance policy Monthly benefit allowance of: $620 Employee only $700 Employee + 1 $900 Family Plan APPLICATION DEADLINE : This is a continuous recruitment and periodic testing will be conducted. RECRUITMENT PROCESS : Apply Online – Submit a detailed, thorough application. Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%) – Candidates must obtain a passing score of 70% or above in order to successfully be assigned to an eligibility list. SELECTION PROCESS Chief’s Interview – The Chief of Police and Arcadia Command Staff will meet and interview candidates to determine their readiness to join the Arcadia Police Department. Background Check – An extensive background check will be conducted to ensure that candidates meet the high standards set forth to join the Arcadia Police Department. Psychological Examination – Candidates who successfully pass the background process are required to go through a psychological exam to be evaluated on their ability to handle stresses that accompany a career in law enforcement. Medical Examination – Candidates who successfully pass the psychological examination undergo a medical evaluation to assess their ability to perform the essential duties of the job. Differences in the classifications of Law Enforcement Recruit, Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service), and Police Officer (Lateral) within the City of Arcadia Law Enforcement Recruit Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service) Police Officer (Lateral) Applicants for the Law Enforcement Recruit position are not required to be enrolled in a P.O.S.T. certified police academy. Prior to submitting an application, please review the minimum requirements noted in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job bulletin for the Law Enforcement Recruit position. Applicants for the Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service) are required to either be currently enrolled in a P.O.S.T. certified police academy or have successfully completed a P.O.S.T. certified police academy within the last 12 months. Prior to submitting an application, please review the minimum requirements noted in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job bulletin for the Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service) position. Applicants for the Police Officer (Lateral) are required to possess one year of experience with the public and current employment as a California peace officer or current employment as a peace officer in another State combined with a California P.O.S.T Waiver of Attendance Certificate. Prior to submitting an application, please review the minimum requirements noted in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job bulletin for the Police Officer (Lateral) position. DEFINITION Under general supervision, the Law Enforcement Recruit and Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service) is a non-sworn trainee classification, designed specifically for the purpose of employing Police Officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial enrollment of a P.O.S.T certified police academy. An individual will remain in the Law Enforcement Recruit classification during pre-academy training, and during the actual academy training. Upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T certified police academy, background investigation and all P.O.S.T requirements, the Law Enforcement Recruit or Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service) will be eligible for advancement to Police Officer. Recruits who are not successful in completion of any of the foregoing requirements will be terminated from employment as a Law Enforcement Recruit or Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service) position is a non-sworn, part-time classification designed to be used for an individual who is currently attending a P.O.S.T. certified basic police academy or has completed a P.O.S.T certified basic police academy within the last 12 months. On occasion, this position may be assigned to non-sworn police work. Upon successful completion of the police academy, background investigation, and all P.O.S.T. requirements, with approval of the Police Chief, a Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service) will be eligible to be sworn in as a full-time probationary Police Officer. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises no supervision. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Attends a basic P.O.S.T certified academy designed to provide an entire overview of the criminal justice system which includes training