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About the Role
About You
- Must possess a Basic Certificate from P.O.S.T. or be enrolled in a California Police Officer Standards and Training Basic Academy.
- High school graduate or equivalent, or have attained a degree from an accredited institution.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
- Working knowledge of public safety department procedures.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and crime prevention principles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to act calmly in emergencies and strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Uniform Allowance: $1000 per year
- $4,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year
- Vacation Buyback program
- Retirement Health Saving Plan
- 96% to 100% of Medical, Vision, and Dental premium paid by employer
The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 74,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg is located in the Bay Area Region of Northern California and is perfectly situated for easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Lake Tahoe. Pittsburg City Hall is also conveniently located a short walk from the Pittsburg Center Station of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), making a commute from cities throughout the Bay Area very easy. Pittsburg has waterfront homes, a performing arts theater, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers. The recently renovated Marina is also an ideal place to visit and is located within steps of the Old Town shopping district and downtown living, with nearly 600 boat slips, a free public boat launch, fuel dock, café, bait shop, and the Pittsburg Yacht Club. Pittsburg has featured such events as the Seafood and Music Festival, car shows, movies in the park, kayaking, and fishing derbies. With its commitment to a quality community environment, Pittsburg is an ideal city in which to live, work and recreate. The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city following the council-manager form of government. We have about 290 full time employees and about 350 employees total (depending on the season). Pittsburg is currently organized into the following departments: City Management, Community and Economic Development (Building, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, and Planning), Community Services (Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency), Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, and Public Works (Engineering, Operations/Maintenance, Utilities, Facilities, Parks, and Water Treatment). Fire Protection services are provided by the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Dept