Police Officer - Lateral & Academy Graduate

Overview

Looking for a new beat?

Join the Roseville Police Department!

Recruitment Brochure

Roseville Police Department is 70% lateral officers. We know what it's like to make that change. By making the move to RPD, you'll enjoy an expedited hiring and field training process, strong community support, high standards, team comradery, a variety of growth opportunities, an on-duty workout program, and 3% at 50 for Classic PERS members.

Outside of the Police Department, the City of Roseville is a thriving community, consistently rated one of the best and safest places to live in California and the nation. With a median home price of $536,000, top-rated schools, community owned utilities and world class recreation, it's the perfect place for you and your family to call home.

Contact a recruiter at RPDrecruitment@roseville.ca.us

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

For a detailed and complete job description, click HERE.

Requirements

Experience :

• Employment as a sworn Police Officer with a California P.O.S.T. certified agency or successful completion of a P.O.S.T. approved police academy by date of appointment
• Receipt of California P.O.S.T Basic Course Waiver by date of appointment counts towards experience.

Training :

License or Certificate :

Employees must be tobacco free and cannot use tobacco products on or off duty.

Note : All sworn police officers must maintain a current, valid proof of eligibility or basic certificate issued from CA POST in compliance with Penal Code 13510.1 and Government Code 1029. If the police officer's proof of eligibility or basic certificate is revoked or decertified, they are no longer qualified to perform their job duties and employment may be terminated.

Please note : Copies of P.O.S.T. Certificates, P.O.S.T Basic Waivers, Academy Graduate Certificates, and Academy Enrollment Letters must be submitted when you complete your application. You can attach your certificate to your application (preferred), fax it to (916) 774-5350, or scan it to recruitment@roseville.ca.us.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website. Credits earned from listed institutions will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications. Foreign education evaluations may be accepted from listed agencies; see http : / / www.naces.org or http : / / www.aice-eval.org. If offered a position, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved agency.

SELECTION PROCESS :

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon : a check of past employment references, a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and / or education verification, psychological examination, and an extensive Police Department background check process.

Equal Opportunity : The City of Roseville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled interview / examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

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