Police Trainee

TRAINEE SALARY () is $31.80/hour plus medical, vision, and dental benefits.

After successful completion of the Police Academy, and you transition to a sworn Police Officer, and APOA Bargaining Unit Member, the salary increases to an ANNUAL SALARY OF $115,608 - $140,532 plus additional benefits.

Under close supervision participates in a comprehensive training program at a POST approved police academy. This temporary class provides an opportunity for persons to achieve the academic and physical training required for appointment to the position of Police Officer. Appointment in this position is generally limited to the duration of the Police Academy. Academic progress and physical achievement are closely monitored during this training period.

Upon successful completion and graduation from the Police Academy, trainees may be appointed to the position of probationary Police Officer. However, successful completion of the Police Academy and this training program does not provide for automatic appointment. Extension beyond the academy period may only be made upon express authorization of the Chief of Police.

City will furnish tuition costs, uniforms, safety equipment and materials required at the Police Academy. There is no seniority provision within this classification and, therefore, seniority with the City and Police Department does not begin until the Trainee is appointed to probationary Police Officer status.

Police Trainees are temporary employees assigned to the Police Department. Temporary employees are paid on an hourly basis and are not entitled to any of the fringe benefits applicable to regular employment. Temporary employment is subject to termination without appeal for any of the following reasons:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development (G.E.D.) exam; AND
• Age: 20 years and 6 months at time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
• Must meet the medical standards recommended by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
• Must undergo a complete background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, and fingerprint clearance.
• Must submit either a passing PELLETB T-Score or online passing NTN score (see details below).

• Basic law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Principles and techniques of traffic control.
• Basic interviewing methods and principles.
• Principles, practices, and safe work methods used in collecting, processing, logging, storing, and safeguarding evidence, property, and materials including hazardous materials.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Self-defense principles and practices.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including officer safety standards and safe driving principles and practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Automated law enforcement information systems and procedures.
• Public and agency desk procedures and methods for providing services and information including those related to collecting, maintaining, and releasing information, files, and documents.
• Law enforcement record keeping and records…