Police Officer/Lateral Entry - City of Ontario (CALIFORNIA) : Job Details

The PositionPolice Officer - Lateral EntryThis is a lateral entry opportunity; applicant must be a previous or current sworn peace officer with a California law enforcement agency. Please refer to the qualification guidelines below for additional details. This recruitment may close without priornotice.Special PaysThe City of Ontario Police Department provides numerous special pay opportunities as an added benefit to officers. Listed below are pay incentives that eligible officers receive in addition to their base pay:* BILINGUAL PAY, EQUAL TO 6% OF BASE PAY* EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY, UP TO 7.5% OF BASE PAY* SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY, UP TO 3% OF BASE PAY* SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:* MOTORCYCLE PAY, EQUAL TO 5% OF BASE PAY* AIR SUPPORT/HELICOPTER, EQUAL TO 5% OF BASE PAY* AIRPORT OPERATIONS, EQUAL TO 5.12% OF BASE PAY* CANINE PAY, EQUAL TO 5% OF BASE PAY* PILOT PAY, EQUAL TO 8% OF BASE PAYAre you interested in making a positive impact to a community? By choosing to work for the City of Ontario, you are committing to an honorable profession in public service in which you can make a positive contribution to the City's residents, business owners, workers, and visitors. When you come to work each day, you are doing something important and meaningful for the community. Ontario is an economic leader in the Inland Empire, making it an excellent choice for a law enforcement career. We offer the opportunities and resources of a large department with the teamwork of a small one. Police Officers protect life and property through the enforcement of laws/ordinances and the provision of non-criminal services. Police Officers patrol an assigned beat to identify circumstances that indicate a threat to life or property and to take action to mitigate such threats.The Ontario Police DepartmentThe mission of the Ontario Police Department is to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our community. We do this by providing superior police services while fostering successful community partnerships.TEAMWORK: Fulfilling community partnerships that instill pride, passion and commitment through communication and performance. Learn from the past and embrace the future through empowerment, respect, and cooperation.PROFESSIONALISM: It is not the job we do; it is how we do our job. We are engaging and considerate with our actions, image, and conduct.INTEGRITY: We hold honesty as our guiding principle. When faced with difficult decisions, we do the right thing, even in the face of adversity.ACCOUNTABILITY: We openly identify and address problems and willingly accept responsibility for our own actions.DEDICATION: We are committed to our craft and to the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of Ontario.Ontario is an economic leader in the Inland Empire, making it an excellent choice for a law enforcement career. We offer the opportunities and resources of a large department with the teamwork of a small one. Police Officers protect life and property through the enforcement of laws/ordinances and the provision of non-criminal services. Police Officers patrol an assigned beat to identify circumstances that indicate a threat to life or property and to take action to mitigate such threats.The City of OntarioThe City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including; Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Development, Public Works, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,200 full-time and 200 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website. A few useful links are also listed below:Approach to Public Service (Core values for City of Ontario employees)OntarioCityEmployees.org (Information about City of Ontario employee benefit plans)The Ontario Plan (The City's Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)Examples of Essential FunctionsHelp make a difference to the community by becoming a contributing member of Ontario's progressive Police Department. By choosing to continue your law enforcement career with the Ontario Police Department, you will be rewarded with a dynamic and supportive environment in which to pursue your professional and personal achievements.Why Ontario? Ontario's Police Department is at the forefront of law enforcement, including: a dynamic, proactive approach to law enforcement; community-based policing; SWAT unit; helicopter support; canine program; traffic/motorcycle program; forensics unit; and gang suppression unit.Qualification GuidelinesEducationEquivalent to a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and the completion of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Basic Training Academy.Peace Officer Background InvestigationCandidates must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a Peace Officer Background Investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department.ExperienceEmployment as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency within the previous twelve months at time of application; ORPrevious employment as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency and possession of a currently valid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.Other RequirementsPossession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment. Weight in proportion to height as determined by examining physician. Uncorrected vision of at least 20/80 each eye, corrected to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses and normal color vision.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.DesirableSome college level coursework in criminal justice administration or a related field. Knowledge of modern police practices and methods; current laws and ordinances, particularly those of arrest, search, and seizure, and the geography of the City of Ontario.Supplemental InformationBackground Check ProcessAll appointments are subject to a satisfactory background investigation, which will include the passing of a polygraph test, and the successful completion of a post-offer psychological and medical exam (including drug screen), and a 12-month probationary period. Candidates may be disqualified from further consideration during the background investigation for a variety of reasons including if they have: an excessive number of traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens, repossessions, and recency); or thefts from a previous employer. For clarification of any of the above disqualifying reasons, please call Police Department Background Unit at (909) ###-####.How to ApplyApply online by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:* List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.* List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).* Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.Supplemental QuestionsTo complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question.Email NoticesEmail is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from @ontarioca.gov or governmentjobs.com. If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.Employees in this classification are represented by the Ontario Police Officers Association (OPOA). For a list of benefits for OPOA employees please click here 2023 OPOA and OPMG Benefit Summary Guide01Have you been employed as a sworn peace officer (as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency within the previous twelve months?* Yes* No02Have you been previously employed as a sworn peace officer (as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency and possess a valid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate? If yes, please attach your POST Basic Certificate to your application.* Yes* No03Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire As an applicant for this position with the City of Ontario, you are required to complete this background questionnaire. This questionnaire supplements your application, which will be treated in the same manner. The information you provide below will not be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Designated employees in the Ontario Police Department Personnel and Training Unit will review this information following your successful completion of the PELLETB exam requirement. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you are not required nor are you expected to furnish any information in this questionnaire that is of a medical nature. For example, do not report any work absences for illness or workers compensation claims. Do not discuss or report any disabilities you might have. This information is strictly medical in nature, and as this questionnaire is part of the pre-job offer background investigation, is not subject to disclosure during this portion of the background investigation. For the purpose of this questionnaire, illegal drug possession shall be defined as each time the illegal drug was in your personal possession either on/or within the body or in the hands, clothing, vehicle, home, residence, or any other area that you controlled. Please read and answer all of the questions. You are admonished to answer all questions completely and truthfully. If you are dishonest in your answers, fail to fully answer any question, or misstate any material facts, you will be disqualified from further consideration for this position. Remember that your response may be subject to verification by a polygraph examination. I have read and understand the information above.* Yes* No04The purpose of a pre-employment background investigation, for all intents and purposes, is to verify that the application you have submitted and any statements you have made to the City of Ontario concerning your qualifications are true. The California Courts have held that an employer has a legal duty to know the persons whom it employs. In some cases, California law may mandate a background investigation before employment, while in other cases it is merely a case of public policy or prudence before placing someone in a position of public trust. Both State and Federal Courts have also held that there is an absolute necessity for public employees to be truthful. You must understand that a lack of truthfulness or deception of any type on your part will automatically and irrevocably result in your application being rejected from further consideration. For some people, there may be one or more incidents or occurrences in their background which they regret or over which they may feel some embarrassment. A prospective employer will not make inquiries into areas of a person's background which have no legitimate bearing on their qualifications for the job. However, you should understand that the mere presence of so-called negative information in your background is not automatically disqualifying. For example, an applicant may have engaged in petty thievery as a child, have used illegal drugs, may have been fired from a job, or even have been convicted of a crime as an adult. While these things, in and of themselves, may not automatically remove that person from consideration for a job, lying about them will. I have read and understand the information above* Yes* No05A pre-employment background investigation is not intended to be an intimidating experience or an unwarranted invasion into your privacy. Your background investigator will contact persons who know you, including present and/or former employers, and will examine official documents and records concerning you to assure that you have been honest in your application in order to fulfill the legal mandates imposed by the Courts and the Legislature. The more forthright you have been, the greater the likelihood that your background investigation can be completed in a timely and successful manner. ADVISEMENT TO APPLICANT I understand that any false statements and/or deliberate misrepresentations, whether by omission or commission, will result in my application being automatically and irrevocably rejected from further consideration. I certify that I have read the above statement, understand its contents, and may print a copy for my records. My typed name below indicates my understanding of the above advisement.06INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read and answer each question. If you answer YES to any question, you MUST write a complete and thorough explanation as a response to question #27. Reference your answer to the corresponding question number. All written responses must be answered completely, accurately, truthfully, and thoroughly. Provide date, locations, amounts, etc. Vague, ambiguous, misleading, or unanswered responses may be cause for disqualification from further consideration. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), do not list any medical related information or history about yourself on this questionnaire or any attached pages. Those employed with the Ontario Police Department must be able to read, interpret, comprehend, and complete police reports, forms, and other documents accurately and in a timely manner. For this reason, in addition to evaluating your moral character and suitability, we will evaluate your ability to complete this questionnaire accurately. Your ability to write clear statements, which accurately describe an occurrence, will be evaluated. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at (909) ###-####. I have read and understand the information above* Yes* No07Have you ever been convicted of a crime, been arrested, detained, or questioned by any law enforcement agency?* Yes* No08In the past 10 years, have you committed any felony crime that was undetected?* Yes* No09Have you ever committed identity theft, fraud, forgery, or counterfeiting whether or not it was detected?* Yes* No10Have you ever committed (detected or undetected), been accused of, or questioned about child abuse, child neglect, child molestation, or illegal sex acts?* Yes* No11Have you ever had a restraining order issued against you?* Yes* No12Have you ever viewed, purchased, sold, or subscribed to child pornography? (books, magazines, internet, etc.)* Yes* No13Have you ever stolen anything where if you would have been caught you could have been arrested or faced criminal prosecution?* Yes* No14Have you ever stolen any money, goods, or services from a place where you worked?* Yes* No15Have you ever belonged to or associated with a subversive or militant group, criminal street gang, alliance, or organization that advocates racism or hatred toward others because of their way of life, background, culture, or customs?* Yes* No16Have you ever touched, held, or possessed any illegal drug or substance (not including marijuana)? Includes prescription medication that is not prescribed to you. (If so, provide type of substance, dates you possessed, and number of time for each illegal substance.)* Yes* No17Were you discharged from any military branch in any way other than honorable?* Yes* No18Have you ever been fired or resigned in lieu of being terminated from any employment in the past 10 years* Yes* No19In your past 10 years of employment, have you received any disciplinary actions? (Includes suspensions, written reprimands, verbal reprimands, counseling)* Yes* No20Have you ever been accused of sexual harassment?* Yes* No21In the past 5 years, have you been issued a traffic citation? (If so, give date, location, type of violation, issuing agency, and the disposition for each citation.)* Yes* No22In the past 5 years, as a driver, have you been involved in a motor vehicle collision? (If so, give date, location, type of injuries involved, whether or not law enforcement responded, whether or not a report was taken for each collision.)* Yes* No23Have you ever driven off or fled the scene of a traffic collision whether or not it was detected? (hit and run)* Yes* No24Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?* Yes* No25Have you ever been disqualified from employment by any law enforcement agency? (regular or volunteer)* Yes* No26Have you ever been rejected or disqualified by any law enforcement agency for any reason during a hiring process?* Yes* No27Please use the space below to provide a complete and thorough explanation for any questions to which you answered yes. Required QuestionAgency City of OntarioAddress 200 North Cherry AvenueOntario, California, 91764Phone 909.###.####909.###.####Website