As-Needed Per Diem Police Officer

Job OpportunityThe City of Santa Clara is offering a position with a salary of $95.00 per hour. This is an as-needed role located in Santa Clara, CA.To apply for this position, candidates must submit:A City of Santa Clara Employment ApplicationProof of completion of a Basic Peace Officer Academy certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) OR proof of completion of Level 1 Reserve Peace Officer POST Regular Basic Course (Reserve Police Officers Only)Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All applicants must obtain authorization from their home agency Chief of Police/Sheriff authorizing them to work on a Per Diem basis for the City of Santa Clara.The Santa Clara Police Department prides itself on providing outstanding service to the community through the "Santa Clara Way" of service. The team works in partnership with the citizens to provide law enforcement services with professional and dedicated staff.As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position with no guarantee of hours. The position is limited to 999 hours in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to test or interview.The hourly rate for this position is $95.00.Typical DutiesDuties include but are not limited to:Patrol designated areas to preserve law and orderDirect traffic and enforce parking regulationsObserve, monitor, and control traffic conditionsDiscover and prevent the commission of crimesMaintain awareness of and remain alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progressConduct investigations at scenes of incidentsRespond to calls for the protection of life and propertyInvestigate complaints and take appropriate actionUse sound judgment under adverse, stressful conditionsIdentify, collect, preserve, process, and book evidenceLocate and interview victims and witnessesWork in partnership with the Santa Clara Police Department and the District Attorney's OfficeApprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local lawsControl and mitigate people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situationsEstablish and preserve good relationships with the general publicAnswer questions from the public concerning local and state lawsParticipate in continuous training required by POST to enhance law enforcement skillsPrepare a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observedTestify in courts and at hearings; prepare and present case evidenceEscort prisoners to county jail, juvenile hall, or Santa Clara Police DepartmentPerform other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsEducation and experience:Currently employed as a full-time or part-time peace officer with a California Law Enforcement AgencyCurrently working as a Level I reserve police officer with a California Law Enforcement AgencyRetired as a full-time peace officer with a California Law Enforcement AgencyTwo years experience as a peace officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency and possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingLicenses and/or certificates:Possession of a valid driver's license is requiredProof of a current Basic or higher certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is required at the time of application and for the duration of employment (Not required for Reserve Police Officers, see below)Must have passed Field Training Program with home agency as required by POSTMust have passed Probationary Period with home agencyThe minimum Peace Officer selection standards are set forth in Government Code (GC) Sections 1029, 1031, and 1031.4Every California Peace Officer must be: Free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions (GC 1029). Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (GC 1031); and at least 21 yrs of age for specified peace officers (GC 1031.4)Must maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification.Reserve Police Officers must also provide proof of completion of Level 1 Reserve Peace Officer POST Regular Basic Course (Reserve Police Officers Only).Physical and other requirements:Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application filing and 21 years of age at time of job appointmentMust meet and maintain required peace officer employment standards as required by POSTPer the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) "Public Safety Retirees on service retirement may not work more than 960 hours in a fiscal year for all CalPERS employers:;Retirees who were medically retired (industrial or non-industrial) should confirm with their retirement plan that accepting employment as a Per Diem Police Officer will not jeopardize their pensionMust possess the strength and physical ability necessary to perform the essential functions of the positionMust possess hearing, speech, and mental capabilities sufficient to perform all of the essential functions of the positionMust be willing to be fingerprinted and pass a departmental interview, psychological, medical, and background investigation prior to appointmentVision requirements: Must possess vision including color, night, depth, and peripheral vision sufficient to perform all of the essential functions of the position; and must possess visual acuity of not less than 20/80 vision in each eye uncorrected, and corrected to 20/30 in each eye. EXCEPTION: Applicants with correction afforded by soft contact lenses are exempt from the minimum uncorrected vision standard of 20/80, provided their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye.Physical demands and working environment:The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hostile environments; extensive public contact. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be very loud due to crowd noise, music, sirens, firearm training, etc. Incumbents are required to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, and may be required to travel to attend meetings or court appearances.Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, bike or run for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights; occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers.Special conditions: Will be required to work special events. Will be required to work odd and unusual hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Will be required to provide safety equipment (defined as ballistic vest, duty belt, and firearm) approved by the Santa Clara Police Department.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPossession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities at a level necessary to do police work:Interest in Police Work willingness to handle routine, repetitive tasks; enforce laws that may conflict with personal values; relate to others; work with minorities; work with fellow officers and the general public; participate in situations that require courage; function in different roles; work under hostile conditions, work under hazardous conditions over long periods of time; accept new job duties; and work weekends, holidays.Ability to Take Orders the ability to relate to supervisors; to maintain objectivity; to take criticism and control temper.Ability