Police Trainee

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a successful law enforcement officer in California? It all starts with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)! Take a deep dive into exploring POST's vital role in shaping law enforcement across the state, including how POST establishes professional standards, provides training resources, and supports officers and dispatchers through every step of their careers.

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Newly Hired Police Dispatchers are Now Eligible for a $30,000 Bonus (as outlined in Resolution No. 2024/136)! Competitive Monthly Cafeteria Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits! Bilingual Incentive Pay, Educational Incentive Pay, POST Certificate Incentive Pay and so much more! This is a continuous posting and job posting may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a continuous recruitment, however, applicants in this group whose application have been accepted will participate in the testing process in May 2025. The testing process will consist of 2 steps:

Step 1 – PELLETB Exam/Written Exam (only those that have not taken before and have not submitted a passing T-Score letter).

Step 2 – Oral Board Interviews (ALL Candidates)

Please note that failing any portion of the testing process will disqualify you and you will not be moving forward in the hiring process.

For details on passing T-Score requirements, please refer to the Supplemental Information.

** We reserve the right to modify this schedule. **

Candidates who wish to take the PELLETB written exam before April 1, may find a schedule of upcoming dates at  Written test results must be uploaded with the online application or emailed to Human Resources no later than April 30, 2025, to be considered for this test group. All results will be verified.

A Police Trainee is a temporary, non-sworn position. Under close supervision, a Trainee participates in a comprehensive training program at a POST approved police academy for a period of approximately 6 months.

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.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

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:

1. Failure to show acceptable progress while attending the Police Academy.

2. Failure to follow departmental rules, regulations or safety procedures.

3. Are found to be unacceptable for further employment.

4. Are no vacant positions of Police Officer.

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.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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…