Pre-Service Police Officer



Pre-Service Police Officer

Salary

$98,481.48 Annually

Location

Beverly Hills Police Department, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

22-2020-01

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

01/01/2021

Job Summary

 Who We Are
 The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.
 
 What We Do
 
The Beverly Hills Police Department is responsible for safeguarding the lives and property of City residents. The department is a leader in early response times and its dedicated officers work with the community to keep neighborhoods problem-free. The BHPD values its reputation as an agency that earns the public's trust through efficient, impartial police service.
 
What We're Looking for
The City of Beverly Hills Police Department is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Pre-Service Police Officer.
 
Pre-Service Police Officers shall serve as non-sworn civilian employees until such time as they successfully graduates from the Police Academy and are sworn in as a Police Officer. These pre-service employees shall receive similar benefits as a sworn police officer with the exception of retirement and workers' compensation benefits.
 
 The Police Department has an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP).  Applicants may obtain a copy of the BHPD's EEOP Short Form from the Personnel and Training Bureau Office, Police Department.
 
 Candidates who have taken the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) examination at another agency within the last 12 months may attach a copy of their t-score (50 or better) to their employment application.  
 
For detailed information regarding the recruitment & selection process, please access https://joinbhpd.org/

Conclusion
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.
 
Disaster Service Workers
All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
 
Condition of Employment 
All newly hired or rehired City of Beverly Hills employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how this is applicable to your employment, please contact Human Resources at (310) 285-1067.  

Major Duties

  • Performs duties to protect life and property.
  • Maintains law and order and responds to emergency calls.
  • May patrol the City enforcing the criminal and traffic laws of the City, State and Nation.
  • May perform investigations or training duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A.A. Degree or completion of at least 45 degree units at the time of testing and the commitment to complete an A.A. Degree or 60 units during the probationary period. The A. A. degree or 60 units requirement must be met before permanent status may be attained. The probationary period will not be extended to provide additional time to meet this qualification. 
  • At the first step of the background investigation and prior to the release of the background investigation packet, you will be required to submit proof that you meet the minimum education requirement in the form of an A.A./B.A./B.S./ diploma, transcript, letter from the registrar or other document approved by the Human Resources Department.
  • Minimum 20.5 years of age by written examination date.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • At time of appointment, a valid California Driver's License is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


 

To see detailed information about our Sworn Police (POA) Association benefits, please review the Memo of Understanding (MOU) listed below:

http://www.beverlyhills.org/cbhfiles/storage/files/902345870274839700/POA.pdf

01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions and provide all requested information. Questions #3 and #4 have a required word count. Applications with answers that do not meet the required word count will be considered incomplete. By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. Do you understand and comply with the above statement?
  • Yes
  • No
02
A thorough background check, including a polygraph, will be conducted on the successful candidate: Upon the completion of final interviews, the selected candidate will receive a multi-page "In-depth Personal History Form" (intensive background form) which is required to be completed and returned at the time of the initial meeting with a background investigator. Failure to supply the information requested results in an automatic disqualification. In addition to the background investigation, applicant is required to undergo a pre-employment polygraph examination. A qualified polygraph examiner employed by the City of Beverly Hills Police Department administers the test. The polygraph examination is designed to show an applicant as being "truthful." All of the questions posed to the applicant during the examination are discussed with the applicant prior to the actual testing. An extensive background investigation will be undertaken which consists of personal contacts and phone contacts with listed references, school teachers, administrators, employers, co-workers, neighbors, unlisted references that can be located, spouse, ex-spouses and friends. Additionally, an applicant's current financial institution will be checked, past credit history will be examined, social media accounts, criminal history checks will be made. Do you understand and comply with the above statement?
  • Yes
  • No
03
In 200-250 words, please explain why you would like to become a Beverly Hills Police Officer?
04
In 200-250 words, please explain what you have done to prepare yourself for this position?
05
Are you at least 20 1/2 years old?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Are you a United States Citizen?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have an Associate (A.A.) degree or at least 45 college units?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what College or University did/do you attend?
09
Since the age of 18, have you ever been convicted of any felony?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Have you used any marijuana product within the last 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Within the past 10 years, have you ever used any derivative of cocaine (powder, rock, crack or injectable)?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Within the past 10 years, have you ever used heroin?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Within the past 10 years, have you ever used methamphetamine (meth)?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Within the past 10 years, have you ever used any hallucinogenic drugs (ex: LSD, PCP, Peyote, Mushrooms, etc.)?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Are you currently on probation or parole?
  • Yes
  • No
16
How did you become aware of this job opportunity?
  • BHPD Recruitment Team
  • Job Fair
  • Friend/Relative Referral
  • Facebook
  • Indeed.com
  • Linkedin
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • PORAC Magazine
  • Professional Association Website
  • Joinhandshake.com
  • US Military Career Center
  • Military Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
  • College/University
  • Pandora
  • California Narcotic Officers Association (CNOA)
  • California Peace Officers Association (CPOA)
  • TikTok
  • USMC Camp Pendleton
  • Craigslist
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Other
17
If you answered "Other", "College/University", "Military Career Center," or "TAP" on the previous question, please let us know more information. (i.e. what college/university, what military branch, etc).
18
Did you attach a valid PELLET-B T-score to this application?
  • Yes
  • No
19
Have you previously participated in the Physical Agility Test for the Beverly Hills Police Department?
  • No
  • Yes, One time
  • Yes, Two Times

Required Question

Agency
City of Beverly Hills
Address
455 North Rexford Dr.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, California, 90210
Phone
(310) 285-1067