Entry-Level Police Officer Job Opening at BART Police in Concord, CA; Daly City, CA; Hayward, CA; Oakland, CA; San Francisco, CA

Ready For Your Dream Job? Join BART Police. Entry- Level Police Officer Marketing Statement BART, named the 2004 Outstanding Large Public Transportation System, by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), is an outstanding career choice. A job at BART offers the satisfaction of providing an invaluable public service, while accomplishing your own career goals, earning highly competitive pay, and enjoying an unparalleled benefits program.A wonderful opportunity. Pay and Benefits BART offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits programs you will find anywhere. We pay at rates that are strongly competitive in the labor market, and complement our pay program with an outstanding benefits package. Benefits include the renowned CalPers pension, excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage, supplemental insurances, excellent paid holidays and vacation, as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART on your behalf. BART also saves you money in your paycheck because no deductions are made for Social Security. Pay Rate Entry-Level Rate: $3,960.64/month Closing Date Open Until Further Notice Reports To Chief of Police Days Off Variable Who May Apply All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. THIS POSTING IS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER AND ACADEMY GRADUATES ONLY. Lateral Peace Officer: PLEASE APPLY UNDER REQUISITION #000611. Scope Entry-Level Police Officer: Candidates will be required to successfully complete a CA POST-mandated Basic Police Academy and successfully complete a one-year probationary period from the date of graduation from the Academy. All new hires will be required to successfully complete a Field Training Program. Following the completion of the Field Training Program and probationary period, patrol shift assignments are made on a seniority basis. Officers may be required to work weekends, nights and holidays. Under general supervision, performs a variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, providing information and assistance to the public, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation and crime prevention and suppression; performs related work as assigned. Essential Job Functions 1) Patrol a designated area by motor vehicle, on foot/bicycle or aboard trains and enforce applicable federal, state, local laws and District ordinances. 2) Respond to and take appropriate action on observed or reported violations of criminal laws or complaints. 3) Conduct complete investigations and prepare reports on all assigned case work; gather and preserve evidence; interview witnesses and complainants; apprehend or transport suspects which may require the use of physical restraint; interrogate suspects; serve warrants; make arrests; testify in court. 4) Inspect, report, or correct conditions that may lead to crime, delinquency, accidents or other hazards. 5) Provide the public with information and direction 6) Direct traffic, provide police services during civil disturbances, disaster scenes or crowd control. 7) Administer first aid, which may require lifting or moving persons or other heavy objects. 8) Carry and utilize firearms, oleoresin capsicum and baton. 9) Operate patrol or emergency vehicle and communications equipment . 10) Operate equipment for blood, breath, or urine tests, as necessary. Minimum Qualifications 1) Be at least 21 years of age at time of graduation from the academy. 2) Have a U.S. high school diploma or General Education.Degree. 3) Have completed 30 semester units or 45 quarter units at an accredited college or university. 4) Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. 5) Possess a current and valid driver's license. 6) Maintain a body weight proportional to height. 7) Have no felony convictions. 8) Submit photocopies of college transcripts. 9) Photocopies of California POST Intermediate/Advanced certificates may be submitted in lieu of college transcripts (laterals only). Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations) Application Process External applicants may only apply on line, at www.bart.gov. Applicants needing assistance with the on line application process may receive additional information by calling 510 464 6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply on line, either at www.bart.gov, or on webbart. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Note When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records, which will be proof that you have submitted your on-line application. In the event you don't receive this auto reply e-mail, please reapply for the position for which you are interested. If you have further questions please call the employment help line at (510) 464-6112, between the hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday. Entry-Level Police Officer: Candidates will be required to successfully complete a CA POST-mandated Basic Police Academy and successfully complete a one-year probationary period from the date of graduation from the Academy. Lateral Peace Officer: PLEASE APPLY UNDER REQUISITION #000611. All new hires will be required to successfully complete a Field Training Program. Following the completion of the Field Training Program and probationary period, patrol shift assignments are made on a seniority basis. Officers may be required to work weekends, nights and holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity BART is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by calling 510 464 6112.