Job Information HAYWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 300 WEST WINTON AVENUE HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA 94544 510-293-3418 Updated: December 01, 2022 Position Title: Police Officer Trainee The Hayward Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer Trainee. Candidates are required to complete NTN's Frontline National exam, PSSA, and PHQ to move forward in the hiring process. Candidates are also required to complete a Department Application: https://joinhaywardpd.com/ Salary Information: $80,017.60 - $83,969.60 Benefit Information: • Your choice of CalPERS Medical Plan (with generous employer contribution) • CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) • Dental Insurance (plans available through Dental Dental or United Concordia) • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Paid Leave • Paid Holidays • Flexible Spending Accounts • Tuition Reimbursement • Health and Wellness Reimbursement • Professional Development Reimbursement • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid) • Other Employee Paid benefits include Aflac, LegalShield, etc. Department Contact Tommie Clayton, Sergeant 510-293-3418 Tommie.clayton@hayward-ca.gov Department Overview: The Hayward Police Department is built on teamwork, camaraderie, and community. From professional staff to police officer positions, the Hayward Police Department offers several opportunities to pursue a career in law enforcement. Discover what you're made of and join our family of professionals today! Area Information: The City of Hayward is the sixth-largest city in the Bay Area and a thriving regional center of commerce, manufacturing activity, and trade. Known as the "Heart of the Bay," Hayward has capitalized on its unparalleled location to become one of the most desirable business locations for companies in advanced industries. The city continues to plan for the future, maintaining a balance between the needs of our diverse residents and a growing business community. Population: 162,954 Job Requirements Citizenship Required: Yes High School Grad / GED: Yes Driver's License: Yes Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes Academy Certification: Optional Prior Experience: None needed Additional Requirements: COVID POLICY: The City of Hayward has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all new employees issued formal offers of employment on or after February 1, 2022. Under this policy, proof of full vaccination is required as a condition of initial and continued employment with the City unless the employee has applied for an exemption and is awaiting the City’s response or has been granted an exemption, or unless stricter State or Federal legal requirements apply. If offered employment, you will receive instructions regarding how to provide verification of vaccination or how to apply for an exemption, which will be required prior to your start date. Hiring Process: Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application. Applications must be submitted by: next review date December 1, 2022. The examination and selection process will include: Pre-qualifying background questionnaire via Survey Monkey to determine eligibility to advance in the process. Those candidates ranking highest on the eligible list will be granted a selection interview where they will be interviewed by the Personnel and Training Administrator of the Hayward Police Department. Those candidates deemed most highly qualified from the selection interview may be invited to interview with the Chief of Police. Final selection and job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive police background investigation, including personal history, prior job performance, and activities that may negatively affect job performance, as well as a medical examination and psychological examination.