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DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT 10911 BROOKSHIRE AVENUE DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA 90241 (562)861-0711 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citydowney
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Updated: August 04, 2023
Job Classification: Police Officer Recruit
City of Downey is currently hiring for Police Officer Recruit. All candidates must complete the FrontLine National exam througn National Testing Network.Candidates who have not filled out the City of Downey application, should go to www.downeyca.org/gov/hr/jobs/default.asp to apply.
Please contact NTN Candidate Support, at 855-821-3761, if you are in need of assistance with the submission of your test scores
Pay Information: Step A Police Officer at $39.85 per hour
Benefit Information for Sworn Police Officer:
Merit Longevity Pay: (5) years of service, 2.75%; (10) years of service, 5.5%; (20) years of service, 8.25%; (25) years of service, 13.0%. Other agency service as a POST certified sworn Police Officer shall apply as though earned with the City of Downey. Such pay continues subject to “meets standards” of performance.Education Incentive Pay: 6.0% Associate’s Degree and/or Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate. 9.5% for a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate upon successful completion of 18-month probationary period.Bilingual Pay: $52.38 per bi-weekly pay period. Subject to certification testing and re-evaluation.Retirement: New member coverage under the 2.7% @ age 57 retirement formula and a required employee contribution of 12.25% of reportable earnings.Medical Insurance: The City’s contribution rate covers the entire cost for employee plus qualified dependent(s).Dental Insurance: MetLife or Delta Dental. The employee contribution is up to $49.85 per month.Holidays: (11) paid holidays per year. Vacation: Up to 160 hours accrual per calendar year based on years of service and hours worked. Maximum accrual is two years of accrued vacation.Sick Leave: (10) hours accrued per month based on hours worked. There is no maximum accrual.Continuing Education: The City of Downey offers a tuition reimbursement program for career development in the position/field hired. The City reimburses equivalent tuition rates charged at California State University Los Angeles and California State University Long Beach. Tuition reimbursement also includes all required books.
Department Overview: The Downey Police Department is comprised of 111 Sworn Police Officers and 56 Non-Sworn Support Personnel. The department offers a variety of assignments including K-9, Narcotics and Vice, High Tech Crimes Detective, Gang Detective, Robbery Homicide Detective, Special Enforcement Team, Motor Officer, Accident Investigator, Crime Impact Team, Special Response Team, School Resource Officer, Bike Patrol Team, Range Master, and Explorer Advisor.
Area Information: Downey is a unique community in the heart of Southern California that combines the best of both large and small. We are an active city of 110,000 with a small town atmosphere. Downey is a place of pride, history, involvement, and community. We are highly recognized for our centralized location, top medical facilities, quality residential neighborhoods and schools, excellent golf courses, and an unmatched family lifestyle. Downey is admired for its strong retail base with quality housing. In fact, Downey has been rated in the top 25% of "100 Best Cities To Do Business in California" by California Business Magazine. Police Officers in Downey serve a diverse community with a reputation of civic mindedness and active community development.
Population: 112,201