Career Information for the Grover Beach Police Department

Interested persons must complete an official City Employment Application Form. You can also contact the Personnel Department at (805) 473-4564 or by email at gbadmin@grover.org to request an application form and a job flyer to be mailed to you. Applications must be submitted no later than the filing deadline listed. If applicable, all necessary certificates or supplemental questionnaires must be attached. Once completed, submit applications to:

City of Grover Beach-Personnel Department 

154 South 8th St. 

Post Office Box 365 

Grover Beach, CA 93483

(as of 8-8-2006)

Police Sergeant

Currently Filled

 

Peace Officer

Work Salary: $3628-$4411 (steps A thru E)
Description of Functions: Performs law enforcement and crime prevention activities, controls traffic flow, enforces State and local traffic regulations, participates in special assignments. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of defined policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for enforcement of local, state and federal ordinances.
Employment Standards: Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of police work. Basic criminal law knowledge. Patrol techniques, case law, search warrants, investigative  and evidentiary techniques are required. Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, meet established standards of physical endurance, agility, health and vision, gather and preserve evidence, communicate effectively and react quickly and calmly in emergencies. Posses a California Drivers License. Must be a permanent residence of the United States. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to complete a detailed and intensive background investigation.
Training and Experience: Must posses a High school diploma or GED certificate. Lateral candidates must possess a current California Basic POST  certificate and have a minimum of one year of law enforcement experience in California as a sworn Peace Officer. Entry level candidates must have a completed POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy certificate. 
Sick Leave: 12 days per year; one half of sick leave accumulation is excess of 480 hours is paid directly to the employee as a cash benefit at the end of each year. 100% of sick leave accumulation paid upon retirement or when an employee with minimum 20 years of service leaves employment. 
Longevity Pay: Five (5%) percent after five (5) consecutive years of service. 
Long-Term Disability: City-paid insurance premium. 
Group Insurance: City pays full medical, dental and life ($40,000 for sworn) insurance for employees, plus $250 / month toward dependant coverage for employee + one, and $386 / month toward dependant coverage for employee + family.
Bilingual Pay: $120 month pending completion of bilingual test, certifying fluency of Spanish, Tagalog or other language of benefit to the City. 
Holidays: In lieu of pay for 12.5 holidays a year prorated each paycheck
Uniform Allowance: $900 per year (pre-taxed) paid twice per year. New employees will be reimbursed in the amount of $500 for the initial purchase of uniforms. 
Retirement: Currently 2% at 50. GB City belongs to the Public Retirement System (PERS). City pays both employee and employer contributions for full-time employees. 
Education Incentive: $1400 paid yearly in reimbursement. Educational incentives for certificates are: 2.5% for A.S./A.A. degree, 5% for B.A. and 7% for Masters degree, 2.5% for Intermediate Post Certificate and 5% for Advanced POST Certificate (5% maximum benefit).
Grover Beach City Link: http://www.grover.org/emp.htm#lieutenant 

 

Reserve Peace Officer

Work Salary: $9.00-$13.00 hour (steps A thru E)
Description of Functions: Performs law enforcement and crime prevention activities, controls traffic flow, enforces State and local traffic regulations, participates in special assignments. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of defined policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for enforcement of local, state and federal ordinances.
Employment Standards: Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of police work. Basic criminal law knowledge. Patrol techniques, case law, search warrants, investigative  and evidentiary techniques are required. Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, meet established standards of physical endurance, agility, health and vision, gather and preserve evidence, communicate effectively and react quickly and calmly in emergencies. Posses a California Drivers License. Must be a permanent residence of the United States. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to complete a detailed and intensive background investigation.
Uniform Allowance: Currently no yearly uniform allowance is available for reserve officers. Side arm, ballistic vest and utility belt will be issued and owned by this department.
Retirement: Currently no retirement incentive is available for reserve officers.
Education Incentive: Currently no education incentive is available for reserve officers.
Insurance Benefits: On duty work is covered by Workman's Compensation fund.
Grover Beach City Link: http://www.grover.org/emp.htm#lieutenant 

 

Support Services Supervisor

Currently Filled

 

Dispatcher

Work Salary: $2875-$3495 (steps A thru E)
 Employment Standards: Some basic office assistance background or completion in office assistance skills is highly desirable. Completion of POST approved Police Dispatch Academy. Must be a permanent resident of the united States. Possess a valid California Drivers License. Typing certificate of 40 words per minute. Flexible hours. Shift work required.
Description of Functions: Successful completion of background investigation. Proper use of English grammar, basic office methods, procedures and practices. Proper operation of a two-way radio communication/CAD system. Perform a variety of general office assistance work with speed and accuracy. Use Tact and poise in dealing with the public. Hear adequately and speak clearly. 
Uniform Allowance: New employees will be reimbursed in the amount of $250 for non-sworn for the initial purchase of uniforms. 
Holidays: In lieu of pay for 12.5 holidays a year
Retirement: City belongs to Public Retirement System (PERS). Non-sworn are eligible for 2% at 55 benefits. 
Education Incentive: $1400 paid yearly in reimbursement. Educational incentives for certificates are: 2.5% for A.S./A.A. degree, 5% for B.A. and 7% for Masters degree, 2.5% for Intermediate Post Certificate and 5% for Advanced POST Certificate (5% maximum benefit).

 

Part-time Dispatcher

Work Salary: $10.50-$14.50 (step A thru E)
 Employment Standards: Some basic office assistance background or completion in office assistance skills is highly desirable. Completion of POST approved Police Dispatch Academy. Must be a permanent resident of the united States. Possess a valid California Drivers License. Typing certificate of 40 words per minute. Flexible hours. Shift work required.
Description of Functions: Successful completion of background investigation. Proper use of English grammar, basic office methods, procedures and practices. Proper operation of a two-way radio communication/CAD system. Perform a variety of general office assistance work with speed and accuracy. Use Tact and poise in dealing with the public. Hear adequately and speak clearly. 
Holidays: Currently there is no holiday pay for part time dispatchers.
Retirement:  Currently there is no retirement for part time dispatchers.
Education Incentive: Currently there is no education incentive for part time dispatchers.

 

Records Technician

Currently Filled

 

Evidence Technician

Currently Filled

Once completed, submit applications to:

City of Grover Beach - Personnel Department 

154 South 8th St. 

Post Office Box 365 

Grover Beach, CA 93483

 

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