(Candidate may be eligible for POST pay $396/mo, specialty pay 2% - 6% of salary, uniform allowance $1,038/yr.)

Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; patrols assigned area in police car, on motorcycle or on foot enforcing, Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances; issues warnings and citations for violations; responds to a variety of calls for public service; maintains constant radio contact with communications center; conducts preliminary investigations; testifies in court; apprehends, arrests and books suspects; and does other work as required. SPECIAL PAY: Officers may qualify for a variety of special pays in addition to the salary listed above including: bilingual pay, educational pay for Intermediate and Advanced Post Certificates, and bonus pay for special assignments such as Detective, Investigator, Canine Handler, F.T.O., DARE, Beat Coordinator, D.D.T., Community Relations, Training Officer, Traffic, School Resource Officer and a variety of grant funded assignments.

Eligibility: To be eligible as a Police Officer-Academy Graduate candidate, applicant must be currently enrolled in or have passed a P.O.S.T. approved Academy. Out-of-state applicants may also be eligible for hire as an Academy Graduate candidate by successful completion of the "Basic Course Waiver Process" administered by P.O.S.T.
Knowledge of: Oral and written communication skills required for report writing, verbal explanations of the law and court testimony; Basic Peace Officer Standards of Conduct and public relations.
Skill in: Using and maintaining firearms and police-related equipment.
Ability to: Think and act quickly in emergency situations, assess the situation accurately and apply police training and proper conduct in stressful situations; make accurate observations, document and communicate details, and recognize hazards, potential hazards, and crime problems; understand and follow written and oral directions and established police procedures; deal tactfully and effectively with members of the community and explain laws, rules and regulations; accurately communicate details of a situation in courtroom testimony; learn procedures and techniques involved in specialized police work such as crime scene investigations, traffic investigations and detective work; learn and enforce the applicable Federal, State and Municipal codes and Motor Vehicle Codes, including laws of arrest, search and seizure. Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.
License Requirement: Applicant must possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Traffic positions may require possession or acquisition of a Class "M" California Driver's License to operate motorcycles.
Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Physical: Weight proportionate to height, normal hearing and color vision; at least 20/100 vision, correctable to 20/25 (20/200 correctable to 20/25 with soft contact lenses); excellent health. Must also meet physical and psychological standards required to perform Police Officer duties.

The selection process may consist of the following:

1. Oral Exam
   
2. Polygraph
   
3. Background Investigation
   
4. Psychological Evaluation
   
5. Medical Examination and Controlled Substances Screening

Candidates must successfully complete each phase of the selection process in order to be scheduled for subsequent phases.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POLICE OFFICER APPLICANT STANDARDS/REASONS FOR REJECTION: According to the Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training Manuals, and the City of Santa Barbara Municipal Code, the list contained on the supplemental questionnaire identifies some of the more common potential reasons for rejection. Please read the list carefully. It is designed to assist you in understanding and assessing the requirements for the position. You may call the Human Resources office at (805) 564-5316, if you have any questions.

REFERENCES:

1. California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) - Background Investigation Manual.
   
2. P.O.S.T. Administration Manual.
   
3. City of Santa Barbara Municipal Code.

CITY APPLICATIONS AND ATTACHED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF REASONS FOR REJECTION ARE BEING ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. YOU MUST ALSO SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR P.O.S.T. BASIC POLICE ACADEMY CERTIFICATE.