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About the position
The Chula Vista Police Department is a progressive organization that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and rewards employee performance. The CVPD promotes employee involvement in decision-making and problem solving. Through this commitment to inclusiveness, the CVPD receives strong support and an exemplary approval rating from the community. There are significant opportunities for career advancement through the CVPD. Peace Officers perform a variety of duties involved in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; participate in and conduct a variety of criminal investigations; provide assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services.
Responsibilities
- Prevent crime and enforce law and order
- Conduct criminal investigations
- Assist in special crime prevention programs
- Perform technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services
Requirements
- Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age at time of appointment
- Valid California driver's license at time of appointment
- Meet citizenship requirements as defined under California Government Code Sections 1031(a) and 1031.5
- High school graduation or GED, or a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university
- Currently employed as a paid, full-time sworn Peace Officer (or equivalent) with at least one year of continuous full-time law enforcement experience at time of application
- For out-of-state applicants, proof of enrollment in the CA POST Basic Course Waiver process must be submitted
- For academy enrolled applicants, proof of current attendance and performance at a California POST approved basic Police academy must be submitted
- For academy graduates, a copy of the appropriate POST certification must be submitted
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in community-based policing
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
- New Hire Incentive Pay up to $25,000 for qualified lateral officers
- Up to 80 hours vacation for qualified lateral officers
- Eligibility for 'Top Officer's Pay' for qualified lateral officers
- $5,000 moving expense bonus for out-of-county applicants
