Job Description
Opportunity:
The City of El Cajon is looking for motivated individuals who want to make a direct impact to the community of El Cajon, to join their Police Department as a Police Recruit
The Community:
As the sixth largest city in San Diego County, El Cajon is recognized as a wonderful location to live, work and play. El Cajon boasts a diverse and vibrant community, safe and attractive neighborhoods, many parks and recreation centers, award-winning schools, libraries, and other amenities. El Cajon is a full service City, with first-class police and fire departments. Ultimately, El Cajon is a shining example of a local government that provides exceptional municipal service with an innovative mindset.
El Cajon is seen as a leader among cities. Through the vision of the El Cajon City Council, El Cajon is able to balance new growth and development while preserving a rich and honored heritage. The City staff is professional, knowledgeable, and focused on providing exceptional customer service.
The Police Department:
Mission Statement: Committed to a safe and secure community through service, mutual cooperation and respect.
•Active Police Department that responds to an array of calls for service while building partnerships and focusing on Community-Oriented Policing
•Sworn Divisions include Patrol, US Marshal Fugitive Task Force, Traffic, Crisis Negotiation Team, Investigations, and K9 Unit
•Special assignments with the DEA Narcotics Task Force and FBI Safe Streets Task Force
•Support Divisions include Records, Communications Center, Property, and ISO Accredited Crime Laboratory
•Police Officers work three 12.5 hour shifts
•New Police Recruits are provided all equipment
Typical Duties
Police Recruit New Hire Process:
1. Application Period and Review
•Applications and attachments, such as valid outside PELLETB score, or college degree, must be submitted by the application deadline.
•Valid outside PELLETB score
•T-Score must be from PELLET B exam taken within 6 months of Pellet B test date
•T-Score must be 42.0 or higher.
2. Examination Phase
•Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
•Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) – T-Score must be 42.0 or higher.
3. Eligibility List and Pre-Employment Process
•Candidates who successfully complete the examination phase will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the department for further processing: Personal History Statement, Panel Interview, Polygraph, Pre-Investigative Questionnaire, Captain’s Interview, Background Investigation, and Chief’s Interview.
4. Additional Information
•All candidates are required to undergo a psychological examination and pre-employment medical examination in addition to the aforementioned steps.
Qualification Guidelines
Please visit our website for the full job description: Police Recruit
Additional Information
Contact our Background Coordinator for more information on the new hire process, team interactions, and morning workouts: (619) 441-1590.
Martin RIvera
Qualifications
State
Immediate Fill
The city of El Cajon was incorporated in 1912. Law enforcement at that time was provided by a town marshal. During the early 1900’s no official police station is known to have existed. It is believed that the marshal probably worked out of the Corona Hotel at Main and Magnolia. However, some research shows that the town marshal may have worked from the Weinstock Building since it was the only building in El Cajon at the time that had a working telephone. The building still stands at Prescott and Main.
In 1928, El Cajon named Frank Jennings as its first police chief. He was replaced in 1933 by Chief Edward Menke. Chief Menke had one officer under his command and together they served a population of about 5,000.
In 1941 a station was constructed at Main and Orange behind the Fire Station. The city named Rex Huffman as its new chief. Chief Huffman at this time had a five-man force. Crime during this time centered around public intoxication. There were bars on both sides of Main Street that were frequented by town members and citizens from Lakeside. The other problem was stray dogs. One of Chief Huffman’s first official acts as chief was to require the licensing of all dogs that lived in the city. By 1952 the city experienced a huge growth in population.
A new station was built at 240 Highland Ave. In addition to the police station the building contained City Hall and a fire station. Joe O’ Connor was appointed chief; the department had 25 officers at this time.
The city continued to grow and a new state of the art station was built at 100 Fletcher Parkway in 1968. The department had 46 officers and policed a city of about 60,000.
In 2011 the department moved to a new building at Civic Center Way. The city is currently policed by approximately 120 sworn officers. They serve a population of 100,000 people.