Police Officer - Entry

**PAY RATES:*Police Officer Entry Level*:** (during the academy) **$49.1104 hourly, $102,149 AnnuallyPlus Hiring Bonus up to $10,000*Successful Police Academy Graduates*: $54.35 - $66.06 hourly, $113,048 - $137,412 Annually** **Note:** Successful Police Academy Graduates may be eligible for additional pay, depending on qualifications and specialty. Please see the Benefits tab for more information. **The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the Police Officer-Entry Level position within the Police Department.** As a Police Officer-Entry Level, you will attend a P.O.S.T.-certified Police Academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, training in various laws and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, physical fitness and related duties. **NOW ACCEPTING SCORES FROM THE NATONAL TESTING NETWORK** **AND T-SCORES FROM OTHER AGENCIES** **For more information about the National Testing Network,** [**click here**](https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm) **ABOUT US** At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. [Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here](https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/adminsvs/hr/default.asp). The mission of the Police Department is to operate under a community-oriented policing philosophy, create and maintain a safe community where people can live in peace without the fear of crime. Work in a department where character counts, performance and excellence are celebrated, a place that helps employees develop and grow, and an environment that listens, learns, invites and inspires new ideas. [Read more about the Police Department here](https://santabarbaraca.gov/government/departments/santa-barbara-police-department). **THE POSITION** Under close supervision, learns law enforcement and crime prevention procedures and techniques during attendance at a 24-week P.O.S.T.-certified academy through classroom and physical training. Upon successful completion of the academy, incumbents will be promoted to the position of Police Officer and be expected to perform the following duties: Patrol assigned area in police car, on motorcycle or on foot enforcing Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations for violations; respond to a variety of calls for public service; maintain constant radio contact with communications center; conduct preliminary investigations; testify in court; apprehend, arrest, and book suspects; and do other work as required. The Santa Barbara Police Department supports community-oriented policing. The City of Santa Barbara is a certified partner with the Veteran's Administration for On-The-Job Training / Apprenticeship Programs, which may offer educational assistance to Veterans and other eligible individuals while they pursue approved training programs. **Knowledge of:** Basic oral and written communication skills including grammar, punctuation, and spelling required for report writing, verbal explanations of the law, and court testimony. **Ability to:** Meet the physical and psychological standards required; make accurate observations; read, understand, and follow written and oral directions and established police procedures; learn to deal tactfully and effectively with individuals in the community while explaining and enforcing laws; learn to document and communicate details and recognize hazards and crime problems; learn the applicable Federal, State, and Municipal Codes and motor vehicle codes; learn basic Police Officer standards of conduct and public relations; learn maintenance of firearms and all police related equipment; learn to think and act quickly in emergency situations; le…