Description
Why You Should Apply:
- Be a Community Leader: This non-sworn position is your chance to engage with the community, educate the public, and contribute to maintaining safety and order in our city.
- Diverse Responsibilities: Whether you’re patrolling city streets, assisting in traffic control, or providing crucial support to our officers, each day offers new challenges and opportunities to learn.
- Impactful Work: You’ll directly contribute to public safety, from enforcing parking ordinances to helping with non-injury accident investigations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patrol and Enforcement: Monitor city streets for parking violations, enforce ordinances, and manage vehicle abatement to keep our roads safe and clear.
- Traffic and Event Management: Assist in controlling traffic and pedestrians during emergencies or special events, ensuring public safety at all times.
- Support and Assistance: Provide essential support to sworn officers, including processing evidence, transporting police vehicles, and assisting with non-criminal calls.
- Community Engagement: Respond to public inquiries, give station tours, and conduct presentations at local schools, fostering a positive relationship between the police and the community.
Qualifications We’re Looking For:
- Effective Communication: You can clearly and effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with a wide range of individuals.
- Learning Agility: You have a willingness to learn law enforcement principles, department protocols, and the city’s geography.
- Team Player: You excel at building strong working relationships and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience and Education: One year of police support experience is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and an AA/AS degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is a plus.
Why Work With the Belmont Police Department?
- Meaningful Work: Be a part of a dedicated team that directly impacts the safety and well-being of our community.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and knowledge in the field of law enforcement.
- Community Impact: Engage with citizens, address community issues, and help make our city a better place to live.
Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
- Must pass an extensive background investigation and pre-employment physical .
Limited to the first forty (40) applicants. Applicants will be reviewed as received; applicants are encouraged to apply soon.
Join our team and take the first step towards a rewarding career in public service.
Benefits
The City of Belmont offers a comprehensive range of benefits that are designed to support your professional growth, personal well-being, and overall job satisfaction. Here is a summary of the benefits you can expect to receive:
Health Insurance - You will have access to a comprehensive health insurance plans, which include:
- Medical insurance via the CalPERS Medical Program. With a City contribution of up to $2,655.67 a month towards plan premium.
- Employer paid employee dental insurance via Delta Dental (nominal monthly cost for dependents).
- Vison Insurance via VSP for you and your eligible dependents.
Retirement- The City of Belmont participates in the CalPERS Retirement Plan . Employees are enrolled at the PEPRA Member or Classic Member subject to CalPERS regulations.
Retirement Health Savings Account - The City makes a monthly contribution to employee's account based on years of service from $150.00 - $300.00 per month. Vested after ten (10) years of continuous service.
Deferred Compensation - The City makes a monthly contribution of $100.00 per month into employee's 457 Deferred Compensation Account. In addition, employees can make pre-tax contributions via payroll deduction.
Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of work-life balance. You will receive accrual of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
- Vacation - Accrual starts at 6.33 hours per month of service, equal to ten (10) per year.
- Sick Leave - Earned at one day (8 hours) per month of service.
- Eleven (11) Holidays with two (2) Floating Holidays after a year of service
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Your well-being matters to us. Through our EAP, you and your eligible family members will have access to confidential counseling services, wellness resources, and support for various life challenges.
Please note that this summary provides a general overview of the benefits available to Belmont Police Officers Association employees. For more detailed information, including eligibility criteria and specific plan provisions, please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding - Belmont Police Officers Association