This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. You will be directed to an off-site application once you select CLICK HERE TO APPLY OFFSITE. This is a continuous recruitment which will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list for future hiring purposes. POSITION AND BENEFITS: The position is represented by the Police Officers' Association (POA) and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. The District provides a generous compensation and benefits package, including CalPERS 3%@50 for classic members or 2.7%@57 for new members (CalPERS members after 1/1/13), Six choices of medical plans, including HMO and PPO options through United HealthCare or Kaiser Permanente, Three choices of dental plans, including HMO and PPO options, Vision Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. The District pays the full cost of medical, dental, and vision care premiums for employees who work half time or more and their eligible dependents. A Retiree Medical trust is provided.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to completion of applicable criminal justice courses in an accredited college and one year of recent, full-time, paid law enforcement experience of acceptable level and quality. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Basic P.O.S.T. certificate or eligibility for California P.O.S.T. reinstatement. Possession of a valid California driver's license. United States citizenship. Prior to appointment, State law requires the successful passing of a thorough background check including polygraph, chemical substance and medical testing, and psychological testing. Must be qualified to render basic first aid and CPR. To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must complete and/or attach the following documents: Online employment application Completed supplemental questionnaire A copy of a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. certificate is required and must be attached to your application Copy of College Degree or Official Transcripts (if applicable) Foreign Equivalency Certification: Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation. PLEASE NOTE: Additional documents such as a resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, and/or the supplemental questions of the employment application.