Job Information

MOUNTAIN VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
1000 VILLA STREET
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA 94041

https://www.mountainview.gov

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Updated: June 09, 2021

Job Classification: Police Officer Trainee

The Mountain View Police Department is currently hiring for Police Officer Trainee. Applications and supplemental materials will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Applicants must complete a City of Mountain View application and submit current (dated within one year of the application posting date) PELLETB certificate or complete FrontLine National exam (within one year of the application posting date) with results automatically forwarded to MVPD by the closing deadline in order to be considered for this opportunity.

More information regarding certificates and testing can be found in the supplemental information below. Application materials will be accepted online at www.calopps.org, and in the Human Resources Department: 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309.

Fine Print
Application screening will be part of the examination process. Based on the application screening and subsequent Pre-Employment History Questionnaire (PHQ), those candidates with the most relevant qualifications and complete submittals of the certificate/test results will be invited to an oral board interview (weighted 100 percent). Candidates passing the oral interview are placed on an eligibility list. Finalist department interviews will be required. Depending on the number of applications, the above process may be altered. Finalists must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, including polygraph, medical exam and psychological screening and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check prior to a final employment offer.

Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Mountain View Police Department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for law enforcement agencies.

Employment in the Police Officer Trainee classification is contingent upon maintaining enrollment in a POST-approved academy for which she/he was enrolled. Incumbents who fail to maintain enrollment in a POST-approved academy for any reason will be released from employment without cause and without the right of appeal.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Contact Information:
Sgt. Kevin Galloway
(650) 903-6344

Benefits:

$5,000 Hiring Bonus*
- Paid in two payments; $2,500 in your first paycheck and $2,500 following successful completion of probationary period.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Generous paid leave and group health coverage (medical, dental, vision, EAP, Life & Disability Insurance)
- CalPERS retirement (3% at 50 formula for classic members; 2.7% at 57 for new members); employees contribute 15.148% for classic members/14.148% for new members to CalPERS with no Social Security deduction
- 5.5% of salary for Holiday-in-lieu compensation
Support for Continuous Learning & Development:
- Up to $2,000 in tuition reimbursement for education advancement annually, with a one-time opportunity for up to $20,000 for the completion of a work-related Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
- Career Incentive pay of up to 7.5% of salary for qualified employees
- Career growth assignment opportunities in canine, detectives, motors, SWAT and FTO (some specialty assignments qualify for additional compensation)
Wellness and Engagement Culture:
- Access to an onsite employee gym
- Incentive pay for participating in the City’s wellness program
- Up to $100/month City contribution for mass transit expenses, with $10/month minimum employee contribution; discounts for carpools and ride-shares; a bicycle commute incentive.
- Ongoing commitment to robust internal communication and feedback.
And More: Employee appreciation days and activities.

Department Overview: The Mountain View Police Department keeps Mountain View safe and tackles crime through quality policing that secures the trust and support of the people it serves and protects. Our Officers and their approach to police work reflect this commitment. In addition, the department offers career growth assignment opportunities in canine, detectives, motors, SWAT, and FTO.

Area Information: Located between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Bay, Mountain View is just over 12 square miles in the center of Silicon Valley (10 miles north of San Jose and 35 miles south of San Francisco).

Population: The City is home to approximately 80,000 residents.

Job Requirements

Age: A minimum of 21 years of age

US Citizen: U.S. citizenship status or permanent resident alien status with eligibility for, and in the process of obtaining, U.S. citizenship

Valid CALIFORNIA State Driver's License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license

Vision: Vision and hearing capability consistent with POST

College: 40 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college (college units must be completed by time of application)

Academy Certification: POST certificate verifying successful completion of the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a T-Score of 50 or higher OR National Testing Network FrontLine law enforcement written test with reading and writing scores of 70% or higher and video score of 65% or higher.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

The City’s selection process for Police Officer Trainee requires successfully passing either the PELLETB test (with a T- Score of 50 or higher) OR the National Testing Network FrontLine law enforcement test (with reading and writing scores of 70% or higher and video score of 65% or higher):

POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)

This test is administered through the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC) at various locations, among other California academy locations, and candidates who successfully pass this test battery receive a certificate. A copy of the certificate must be attached to your city application through www.calopps.org. It is preferred for applicants to attach this certificate to their application upon submittal. If you are awaiting certificate/results at the time of application you may submit your application without the certificate and provide the certificate to Human Resources no later than 5:00pm Wednesday. September 8, 2021. Please note, your application will not be considered until and unless the required certificate is attached.

The PELLETB is a timed, 2-1/2 hour written test consisting of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions designed to measure reading and writing ability.
Candidates must schedule appointments in advance to take the test. SBRPSTC offers testing at Evergreen Valley Community College and San Mateo Community College. For information on testing dates, locations, and directions visit http://theacademy.ca.gov/. Valid POST certificates from other testing locations will be accepted.

National Testing Network FrontLine Law Enforcement Test

This test is administered through the National Testing Network (NTN). Candidate scores will be available to each law enforcement agency selected by the candidate prior to the test date. You must select Mountain View Police Department before your test date; once your test is complete, you will only be allowed to add departments that are new to NTN. Upon completion of the exam, candidate scores are automatically forwarded to selected agencies in up to two business days. Test scores must be received by Human Resources no later than 5:00pm Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Please note, your application will not be considered until and unless the required test score is received.

The NTN FrontLine Law Enforcement Test is a timed, 2-hour written test designed to measure reading ability, writing ability, and use of good judgement.
NTN offers testing at various times and locations nation-wide. To schedule a test with results automatically forwarded to Mountain View Police Department, visit https://nationaltestingnetwork.com, click Law Enforcement, and select the check box next to Mountain View Police Department.

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