Police Officer — Academy Graduate

• $145,257.00 — $180,024.00 Annually

Police Officer — Lateral

• $145,257.00 — $180,024.00 Annually

Police Officer — Trainee

• $4,333.33 — $5,546.67 Monthly

The City of Walnut Creek provides a generous benefit package to employees in the Walnut Creek Police Officers Association. A summary of key benefits is listed below.  More information can be found on the benefit page of the City’s website and in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Walnut Creek and the Walnut Creek Police Officers Association.

Note: The benefits listed below do not apply to Police Officer Trainees attending the police academy. After successful completion of the police academy Police Officer Trainees are typically appointed to the position of Police Officer.  Upon appointment to the position of Police Officer the benefits applicable to the Walnut Creek Police Officers Association apply.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
See MOU for details.

Additional Compensation – Officers meeting program requirements are eligible to receive:

• Educational Incentive Pay (BA or POST Advanced Certificate): 6.5% of base pay
• Shift Differential Pay (graveyard shift): 5% of base pay
• Special Assignment Pay: 5% – 7.5% of base pay
• Master Officer Pay: 3%, 6%, or 9% of base pay

Health Benefits – Choice of Kaiser or Blue Shield HMO or HDHP health insurance plans with generous City contribution.

0-5          $2,000

 >5-10      $2,500

 >10-15    $3,500

 >15-20    $4,000

 >20-25    $4,500

 >25         $5,000

Qualifications Guidelines

The classification of Police Officer at the City of Walnut Creek requires the following two elements of Education. Candidates must meet both criteria below in order to move forward in the selection process for Police Officer – Trainee:

Education:

1. High school graduation (or equivalent);
2. Completion of 60 semester units from a recognized college or university (up to 15 units from the police academy may be combined with other college units to meet the 60 semester units).

To qualify for this Police Officer – Trainee recruitment process, you must also meet the following requirements (a. through c.):

Note: if you do not meet the criteria above, you may qualify for the Police Officer – Academy Graduate or Police Officer – Lateral recruitments. If you apply to the incorrect Police Officer recruitment announcement based on your experience, you may be asked to submit your application anew. If you’re unsure which recruitment you’re most qualified for, please email us at jobs@walnut-creek.org for guidance prior to applying. 

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Candidate must meet City’s medical standards pertaining to physical requirements prior to employment.
• Employees are assigned to shift work and rotated among various assignments.
• To learn more about the position of Police Officer, please visit the Police Officer class specification.

Qualifications Guidelines

The classification of Police Officer at the City of Walnut Creek requires the following first three elements of Education and Experience. Candidates must meet all four criteria below in order to move forward in the selection process for the position of Police Officer – Lateral.

Education and Experience:

1. High school graduation (or equivalent);
2. Completion of 60 semester units from a recognized college or university (up to 15 units from the police academy may be combined with other college units to meet the 60 semester units);
3. Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate (out-of-state applicants may also be eligible for hire as a Lateral candidate by successful completion of the “Basic Course Waiver Process” administered by California P.O.S.T.); and
4. Successful completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer. If you are currently on probation at your present agency, please apply through the “Academy Graduate” application process.

Note: if you do not meet the criteria above, you may qualify for the Police Officer – Trainee or Police Officer – Academy Graduate recruitments. If you apply to the incorrect Police Officer recruitment announcement based on your experience, you may be asked to submit your application anew. If you’re unsure which recruitment you’re most qualified for, please email us at jobs@walnut-creek.org for guidance prior to applying.

Special Requirements: 

• Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Candidate must meet City’s medical standards pertaining to physical requirements prior to employment.
• Safely drive a vehicle under a variety of conditions.
• Handle, maintain, and use weapons.
• Subdue attackers using batons, tasers, pepper spray, control holds.
• Use restraining devices.
• Know and apply city and departmental policies and all laws applicable to performance of duties.
• Respond to citizen inquiries in person, via telephone and in writing.
• Administer CPR and other first aid.
• Lift, carry, drag and pull people and objects.
• Be able to communicate with citizens in times of emergency.
• Administer roadside sobriety tests and use chemical kits.
• Produce computer generated reports.

Qualifications Guidelines

The classification of Police Officer at the City of Walnut Creek requires the following three elements of Education and Experience. Candidates must meet all three criteria below in order to move forward in the selection process:

Education and Experience:

1. High school graduation (or equivalent);
2. Completion of 60 semester units from a recognized college or university (up to 15 units from the police academy may be combined with other college units to meet the 60 semester units).
3. Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, completed within the past three years (out-of-state applicants may also be eligible for hire as a Lateral candidate by successful completion of the “Basic Course Waiver Process” administered by California P.O.S.T.);

To qualify for this Police Officer – Academy Graduate recruitment, one of the following must be true about your current level of experience:

Note: if you do not meet the criteria above, you may qualify for the Police Officer – Trainee or Police Officer – Lateral recruitments.  If you apply to the incorrect Police Officer recruitment announcement based on your experience, you may be asked to submit your application anew. If you’re unsure which recruitment you’re most qualified for, please email us at jobs@walnut-creek.org for guidance prior to applying.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Candidate must meet City’s medical standards pertaining to physical requirements prior to employment.
• Safely drive a vehicle under a variety of conditions.
• Handle, maintain, and use weapons.
• Subdue attackers using batons, tasers, pepper spray, control holds.
• Use restraining devices.
• Know and apply city and departmental policies and all laws applicable to performance of duties.
• Respond to citizen inquiries in person, via telephone and in writing.
• Administer CPR and other first aid.
• Lift, carry, drag and pull people and objects.
• Be able to communicate with citizens in times of emergency.
• Administer roadside sobriety tests and use chemical kits.
• Produce computer generated reports.