Police Officer (Lateral)

Position Description

FILING DEADLINE: Continuous/Open until Filled (City of Fresno will accept applications until a sufficient amount of applications have been received, or selection has been made; therefore the recruitment may close at anytime.)

The Fresno Police Department is looking for experienced officers who have the energy level and commitment to be part of a vigorous law enforcement agency. The selected candidate will be expected to encompass a high level of commitment to public service and a demonstrated history of achievement in law enforcement. Fresno Police Officers perform law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property. Work normally consists of performing law enforcement duties according to department rules and regulations. Incumbents receive general and special instructions and must be able to act without supervision.

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination.

TO QUALIFY, an applicant must have the following:

- Two years of experience and current employment performing the full range of duties, including patrol, as a sworn Peace Officer with a local governmental law enforcement agency, and Possession of a California State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate (applicants must attach certificate to their online application for verification of completion).

- OR a lapse of not more than three (3) years since last employment as a Police Officer who completed the
probationary period with the Fresno Police Department and Possession of a California State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate (applicants must attach certificate to their online application for verification of completion).

- Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment and a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.

- A valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. License must be maintained during the entire term of employment in this job class. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

HOW TO ATTACH P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE:
- Your valid P.O.S.T certificate must be scanned and saved to your computer (save as P.O.S.T Certificate).
- Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line> Enter Login> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page).
- Choose Cover Letters and Attachments.
- Select Add Attachments.
- On Attachment Type drop down choose Reference Attachment and select the Add Attachment link.
- Choose Browse button, you will then be able to attach the saved copy of your P.O.S.T certificate from the location where the document was saved to your computer. Select Upload. Click Save and Return.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

PANEL INTERVIEW - 100%: A panel interview will be administered by a panel of officers. The panel of subject matter experts will evaluate a candidate's ability toe establish and maintain effective working relationships, ability to deal courteously but firmly with the general public, ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience, and personal traits for the position of Police Officer Lateral. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

Since this recruitment is open on a continuous basis, the examination process may be repeated periodically, depending on the number of applicants. As these processes are completed, new candidates will be merged with the current eligible list. Although your score will remain the same through this process, your placement on the eligible list may change.

Eligibles certified to the Police Department for consideration must successfully complete a polygraph test or computer voice stress analyzer test, extensive background investigation, and police department interview before receiving a conditional offer of employment. Individuals receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete a psychological exam and medical exam before receiving a final offer of employment.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

Additional Information

Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you feel you need special accommodations due to a qualifying disability, please contact the City of Fresno Personnel Department prior to the date of the applicable examination.

Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2024

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2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721 United States View Map