Employment
The Claremont Police Department accepts interest cards on a continual basis for:
- Lateral Police Officer
- Pre-Service Police Officer
- Entry Level Police Officer
- Reserve Police Officer
- Crossing Guard
Click here for more information and applications. For further information contact the Police Department's Administrative Services Sergeant (909) 399-5409.
The Position
The City of Claremont Police Department is looking for highly energetic and motivated self-starters, whose work ethic and moral standards are of the highest caliber, to preserve the peace, protect life and property, prevent and detect crimes, and enforce laws and ordinances, while maintaining a positive public service approach toward the community.
The Claremont Police Department consists of 36 sworn police officers and 22 non-sworn positions, with a variety of volunteer programs, such as Reserve Police Officers, Volunteer Community Patrol, Explorer Scouts, and the traumatic intervention service program. The Department provides multiple opportunities for special assignments, such as motorcycle patrol; bicycle patrol; DARE officer; school resource officer, and training officer. Typically, 35% patrol time is free for pro-active patrol. Patrol staff works a 3/12 schedule, and the Detective Bureau works a 4/10 schedule.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will be at least 21 years of age, have graduated from high school (or have a GED certificate), and possess a valid California Class C driver's license. Hearing will be good and without defect; weight will be in proportion to height. Uncorrected eyesight should be 20/100 or better in one eye and at least 20/40 in the other eye; correctable to 20/20 in both eyes and free of a significant color vision anomaly. Qualified applicants must be able to take and follow directions, possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, and have the ability to analyze situations and make prompt, concise decisions. The ability to meet and work with the public in a professional manner is a must.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range for Police Officer is $5,275 - $6,373 per month, and up to $7,005 per month for Corporal (Police Recruits receive $3,684 per month while attending the police academy). Additionally, the City pays the employee's contributions to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for membership in PERS 3% at 50 (CHP) retirement plan. The City also provides an excellent benefits package, including: 96 hours vacation in the first year, 120 hours from the second to the fourteenth year, and 160 hours thereafter with a 80-hour vacation bonus in the tenth year of employments and again every 5 years thereafter; $1,072 a month for medical, dental, vision, other City benefits, or deferred compensation; Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan; 72 holiday hours and 26 floating holiday hours per year; and up to $350 per month in POST certificate/education pay.
Selection Procedure
Qualified applicants will be invited to take a physical agility test. Candidates who pass the physical agility exam will then take a written exam (written and physical agility is waived for lateral applicants). Candidates who are most successful in passing the written exam will be invited to an oral interview. Those who receive a score of 70% and above on the oral interview will be placed on the eligibility list.
A practice physical agility test will be scheduled, at the San Bernardino Police Academy. And a practice written test is also available on-line at www.post.ca.gov. At the site, go to "employment opportunities/entry level information." To schedule a tour of the Police Department, a ride-along, or talk with a background investigator, you will need to contact the Police Department at (909) 399-5411 or (909) 399-5409.
An extensive background investigation covering prior employment, personal references, financial history, driving record, criminal history, controlled substance use/abuse, and personal character will be conducted. Successful completion of a medical examination, drug screen test, and psychological evaluation conducted by City designated doctors, and polygraph exam will be required prior to appointment.
Postmarks and faxed copies will NOT be accepted. Applications (including signed drug screen form and background waiver) must be submitted to:
City of Claremont
Personnel Office
207 Harvard Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 399-5450
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