Field Functions
Patrols an assigned area of the City by vehicle, foot, or as designated by the supervisor; maintains law and order; responds to emergencies as directed over the radio and telephone; conducts investigations of complaints and crime reports to determine if a crime has been committed; investigates traffic accidents; administers first aid and gives assistance to the injured; makes arrests; serves subpoenas and warrants; guards prisoners; questions suspects; notes and reports unsafe conditions; prepares evidence and appears in court; searches for stolen property and lost persons; provides directions and information to the public regarding laws, ordinances, traffic safety, and available public services and resources; issues citations of traffic violators; analyzes facts, clues, and evidence and makes investigations to determine the identity of law violators and to locate their whereabouts; maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, employees, and the public; operates radio and other communication equipment; protects life, property, public order, and the constitutional rights of all citizens; and takes notes from verbal communication.
Writes and prepares reports and completes forms at a rapid rate of speed; collects and gathers data and information using electronic and other resources; and uses computers to perform various functions.
Trainees are initially hired in a non-sworn civilian classification and earning $40.40 per hour with benefits while attending the Police Academy. Upon graduation and at swearing in, the Trainee becomes a Police Officer. Annual salary for police officers including holiday-in-lieu (HIL) pay start at $124,010.68 with excellent benefits.
ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-time
PT = Part-time
Salary: $83,388.03
CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL, DENTAL, & VISION INSURANCES)
ER max =$1,950/month towards medical, dental & vision; unused balance paid in cash.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
$80,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
66 2/3% of base monthly earnings to $7,000/month max.
Cost per month: $29.70; ER pays $29.70
(Amount added to base pay and EE pays deduction)
30 day waiting period (60 if WC)
CalPERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 3% at 55 formula or 2.7% at 57 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.
Classic CalPERS Safety Member – 3% at 55
New CalPERS Safety Member - 2.7% at 57
MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)
EE paid 1.45%
ER paid 1.45%
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
ER contribution of 5% of base pay into RHS account, with a mandatory EE pre-tax contribution of 1% of EE base pay.
VACATION ACCRUAL
Years of Service/Total Accrual Per Year
1-4/102.96 hrs
5-11/137.28 hrs
12-14/171.60 hrs
15-16/188.50 hrs
17+/205.66 hrs
Maximum accrual: 315 hours
HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY
7.5% of base hourly pay (paid per pay period)
SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hrs/year
SICK LEAVE USAGE
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
3 work shifts max for immediate family
PERSONAL LEAVE
16 hrs per year.
PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules and Regulations. Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, CA Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b)
2024 Maximum:
Normal = $23,000
Age 50+ = $7,500
Catchup Limits = $46,000
Voluntary EE Participation/ No ER contribution
SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2024 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year; *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,200/year
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$1,250 per year (equivalent to $48.08 per pay period)
(New officers will receive a lump sum payment of $1,250 at time of hire for Uniform Allowance and will not receive the per pay period benefit for the first year.)
STANDBY PAY
Employees assigned to CID get 2.75 hrs/day assigned and will be provided a take home vehicle for assignment. Specific positions assigned: CIB (1 Sgt, 2 Detectives), Traffic (2 Officers), and Crime Scene (1 Officer). Unused leave paid out at end of calendar year
CALL BACK PAY
3 hr min @ OT rate
CANINE PAY
$800 per month for canine assignment to handle, train, board, and provide care relating to the canine. Officer provided a take home vehicle as part of canine duties.
COURT PAY/COURT CANCELLATION PAY
Court Pay:
3 hr min @ OT rate
4 hr min @ MOU OT rate for graveyard shift or normal day off
Court Cancellation Pay:
If court appearance is cancelled within 24 hrs prior to event, 2 hrs @ OT rate.
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO) PAY
$140 pay period while assigned as FTO
BILINGUAL PAY
$80.77/pay period. Must be certified by Chief of Police as meeting court interpreter standards
Conversational bilingual pay: $45/pay period
TELEPHONE PAY
$0.25 hr pay @ OT rate
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE (If authorized) - See Administrative Regulation #36 for details
Standard = $40/month
LONGEVITY PAY
5-10 yrs. service: 3%
11+ yrs. service: 6%
POST CERTIFICATION PAY
Police Officers:
POST Intermediate: $350/month
POST Advanced: $450/month
Police Sergeants:
POST Intermediate, Advanced & Supervisory Certificates + 60 college credits: $600/month
OT COMP & COMP TIME OFF
7K exemption, establishing a 28 day FLSA work cycle.
Accrued Comp Time in excess of 200 hours is paid out.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.
FLSA WORK PERIOD
28 consecutive calendar day period. Beginning Monday at 6:00 a.m., ending 28 days later on Monday at 5:59 am.
PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year
The benefits listed are for full-time employees. Part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits.
We are proud to serve Livermore and strive for a strong partnership with our community. We hold classes for community members such as the Community Police Academy, and the Summer Youth Academy.
We also host and participate in numerous events throughout the year, such as Trunk or Treat, Shop with a Cop, Community Service Day, Drug Take Back events, Tip-A-Cop fundraising for Special Olympics and many more.
Experience: Experience working in a police program or police department is desirable. Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. College courses related to law enforcement are desirable. Training: Any recent training such as academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification. License: Possession of a valid California Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City. Age: Minimum 21 years old. Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work any shift; work holidays, weekends, scheduled and emergency overtime; be available on call, as required; work under potentially hazardous conditions taking all necessary safety precautions; learn and retain a great deal of factual material; attend training classes during work and non-work hours, as required; wear a uniform; comply with department's grooming standards; maintain high moral character and integrity; and demonstrate a high desire for self-improvement. Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: lift, drag, and transport objects/individuals weighing up to 150 pounds; see well enough to drive vehicles, read small print, detect subtle shades of color with no color deficiencies and vision no less than 20/100 uncorrected in either eye and 20/30 corrected in either eye; hear well enough to detect unusual sounds, distinguish voices over background noise; speak and hear well enough to communicate over the telephone, radio, and in person at distances of up to 50 feet; voice volume and speech clarity to command during an emergency; use of hands and fingers to write, operate equipment, drive a vehicle, discharge various weapons, operate a personal computer keyboard; sit and/or stand for long periods of time; other physical requirements as in the P.O.S.T. Medical Screening Manual