Police Officer - Academy Graduate

About This Role

<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Closing Date: Continuous</strong><strong><br>&nbsp;Interview Date: TBD</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Second Interview Date: TBD</strong><strong><br>&nbsp;Desired Start Date: TBD</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>OPPORTUNITY</strong></div><br><strong id="isPasted">ACADEMY GRADUATE INCENTIVES</strong><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li><strong>$5,000 hiring incentive ($2,500 at time of hire / $2,500 upon successful completion probation, 18 months).&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Relocation incentive for candidates outside of the area.&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS: Assistance through the recertification course may be available.</strong></li></ul><br><strong>Please see the SELECTION PROCESS below for required attachment(s) to the electronic application. Applicants will not be able to "submit" the application, without first electronically attaching the required documents.</strong><br><br><strong>The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in the Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. This growing department currently has 180 sworn

Requirements

<strong>QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE</strong><br><br><strong>ACADEMY GRADUATE:</strong><br><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li id="isPasted">High School diploma or G.E.D.</li><li id="isPasted">Graduation from a CA P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate Law Enforcement Academy.</li><li id="isPasted">Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li id="isPasted">Modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; applicable laws and ordinances.</li><li id="isPasted">Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li><li id="isPasted">Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).</li><li id="isPasted">Use computer and other offic