Police Officer - Lateral

The Town

The Town of Truckee incorporated in 1993 and is located in Nevada County, California. The Town is located 12 miles north of Lake Tahoe and is close to the metropolitan areas of Reno and Sacramento. Truckee is a true mountain resort community at the top of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that sits at the base of several world-class ski resorts and hosts an abundance of year-round outdoor activities.

The Department

Truckee Police Department, established in 2001, has 25 sworn officers that include patrol, detectives, and a School Resource Officer. Collateral assignments include FTO, dive team, seasonal boat patrol, and a host of instructor positions. Please review the complete job description (PDF) to learn more about the position.

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary range: $49.32/hour - $66.57/hour
• 7.5% Intermediate POST / 2.5% Advanced POST (Total 10%)
• 7.5% Shift Differential
• CalPERS Safety Retirement Plan 3% @55 for Classic Members (9% contribution paid by employee) OR 2.7% @ 57 for PEPRA Members (14.5% contribution paid by employee)
• CalPERS Anthem Blue Cross PORAC Health Insurance - option of retiree health benefits; also dental, vision, group life, voluntary life insurance and AFLAC available
• Vacation, sick leave and 14 paid holidays
• Uniforms and all safety equipment provided

Minimum Qualifications

At the time of application, candidates must:

• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Meet the minimum Peace Officer Selection Requirements established by the California Government Code and the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST);
• Have graduated from a California POST Regular Basic Course (academy) within the last three years, or possess a valid POST Requalification Course Certificate or;
• Possess a valid California POST Basic Course Waiver (BCW), or;
• Possess minimally a California POST Basic Certificate and have at least one year of general law enforcement experience within the previous three years.

Lateral applicants must attach a copy of one of the above POST documents verifying eligibility to their employment application. (Applicants are encouraged to contact California POST for details on how to qualify.)

Supplemental Questionnaire

Please share with us in one page or less what draws you to the Town of Truckee. Also, please explain your specific interest in the Truckee Police Department and what you have done to prepare yourself for this position.

(APPLICATION WILL NOT BE REVIEWED UNLESS THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS COMPLETED.)

How to Apply

A Town of Truckee Employment Application (PDF) is required along with supporting documentation. Résumés are not required, but are welcome as an attachment to the Employment Application. Town employment requires the successful completion of a physical examination, drug screen and a complete background check. Applications can be emailed to hr@townoftruckee.com. You may also mail your application to the Town of Truckee, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161; Attn: Human Resources or fax to 530-550-2343. Please call Human Resources at 530-582-2925 if you should have further questions. This position is open until filled . The Town of Truckee is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Details

Category Town of Truckee Jobs Status Open Salary $49.32/hour - $66.57/hour Posted July 10, 2024 2:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled

Tools

• Download Application
• Email Resume

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

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• Town of Truckee

• 5305825508

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