Police Officer Trainee

Application Process for Police Officer Trainee (Entry-Level). To avoid delays in processing your application, please read the information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application.

Campbell Police Department invites applications for thePolice Officer Traineeposition. We invest in our trainees, gearing them for success, and guiding trainees to achieve their fullest potential. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Be the one to make a difference in a community that supports our core values of Service, Justice, and Fundamental Fairness. We offer endless opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact in your community.

We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service.

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ThePolice Officer Traineeis a non-sworn member of the Department who will attend a POST-Certified Basic Police Academy. Upon graduation from the Academy, the Trainee will be sworn in as a Police Officer and begin serving the 18 month probationary period. Upon appointment to the position of Police Officer, the monthly salary will be increased to the first step of thePolice Officersalary range.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Exercise good judgment;
• Read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions;
• Read standard street and highway maps;
• Follow instructions;
• Function effectively under stress;
• Project authority;
• Observe accurately;
• Perform repeated strenuous physical exertion;
• Write reports and correspondence;
• Communicate effectively orally;
• Communicate with all types of people; and
• Meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel.

Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Upon appointment, will be required to attend and successfully complete and graduate from a POST Basic Police Academy;
• Must participate in and pass all required classes at the academy;
• May be required to ride on patrol as an observer;
• May be required to perform other non sworn duties as required.
• Enforces Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances;
• Performs patrol duties in cars, on motorcycles or bicycles, and on foot as required;
• Enforces State and local traffic laws to regulate traffic, and investigates accidents;
• Answers calls for service and the protection of life and property;
• Makes arrests as required and testifies in court; performs crime prevention duties and community relations activities;
• Interfaces with all City departments to insure the utmost service to the citizens of Campbell;
• Prepares reports;
• Services and maintains departmental equipment; and
• May relieve or assist Records or Communications personnel.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of 40 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university (college units must be completed at time of application).
• Successful completion and graduation from POST Basic Police Academy will be required within six months from date of hire which will provide 21 additional college level units.
• No experience necessary.

Ability to:

• Learnlaws of arrest and pertinent local, State and other laws;
• Reasonably interpret the technical concepts of law;
• Use and care for firearms;
• Observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places and judge situations and persons accurately;
• Work without exacting supervision;
• Operate a police mobile and portable radio;
• Prepare accurate police reports.

Possession of:Valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

Additional Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.
• At least 20.5 years of age at the date of application and age 21 by date of appointment.
• Physical capacity to meet standards established by the City of Campbell.
• Must have at least 20/40 uncorrected vision accessed for both eyes together. Must meet POST physical standards.

Probationary Period: Upon date of hire and 18 months following the date of swearing in as a Police Officer.

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