CITY OF GALT Police Officer - Recruit Salary in the United States

• A City of Galt online employment application;
• A completed Supplemental Questionnaire and;
• Attach a valid and legible copy of your previous PELLET- B results on agency letterhead and include the date and location of the exam along with the section scores and the total T-Score (refer to Written Exam section below).
• Applications will be reviewed in accordance with cut-off dates.  All necessary paperwork must be submitted before the final filing date.  Incomplete applications will not pass the application review; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• Applications will be screened based on the needs of the position and the department.

2. PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAM: The purpose of this test is to demonstrate the physical ability skills necessary to complete all elements of the test in the time allotted. Successful completion of every skill is mandatory. The exam will consist of the following:

• 500 yard run - Max time: 1 minute 45 seconds

• 165 lbs. dummy drag 30 feet - Max time: 15 seconds

• Scale a 6 ft. wall - Max time:12 seconds

NOTE: The City of Galt will NOT accept physical agility exam results from any other agencies. You must participate in and pass this exam to continue in the selection process. You will receive your results immediately following the exam. Successful agility candidates will take the written exam immediately following the conclusion of the physical agility process. (See below).

3. WRITTEN EXAM: As stated above, if you pass the agility exam, you will take the WRITTEN EXAM immediately following the conclusion of the physical agility process. This test will be administered at the same location as the agility exam.

The written exam is a multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank written examination designed to measure reading and writing ability. You will have 2 ½ hours to complete the test, which contains five sections: (1) Spelling, (2) Vocabulary, (3) Clarity, (4) Reading Comprehension, and (5) CLOZE (applicants use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains blanks/missing words). You can find more information in the attached. Applicant Preparation Guide for the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery or: http://lib.post.ca.gov/publications/poWrittenPracticeTest

RECENT PELLET-B EXAM RESULTS EXEMPTION: If you have taken the California POST PELLET-B written exam within the last twelve (12) months and achieved a T-Score of 42 or more, you may forego the written exam administered by the City of Galt. The results must be attached to your application, submitted on agency letterhead, include the date and location of the exam, applicants name must be clearly visible on the result letter, along with the section scores for reading, writing and the total T-Score.

NOTE: POST requires candidates to wait a period of one month (30 calendar days) before taking the exam again. This applies even when taking the exam with different agencies.

ATTENTION: CURRENT POST ACADEMY ATTENDEES: DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR TH POLICE OFFICER - ACADEMY ATTENDEE JOB POSTING. 

• Attend and successfully complete the P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Academy approved by the City of Galt. 
• Successfully learn, both academic and physical (defensive tactics, firearm, driving, etc.) requirements of the position.
• Control traffic flow and enforces state laws and local municipal codes violations and traffic regulations. 
• Participate and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs.
• Perform investigative work. 
• Attend other related training. 

• Correct English usage including spelling and grammar.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

• Analyzing problems and having the potential to rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stress situations.
• Planning and effectively presenting material orally to diverse groups.
• Communicating effectively.
• Reading maps and mapped information.
• Acquiring, through training, knowledge of laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, criminal investigation theories, etc.
• Reading and interpreting complex technical documents in English.
• Writing clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
• Making sound, independent decisions in emergency situations.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written directions.
• Entering information into a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.