Police Officer Trainee

Job Characteristics

*** OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY***

Police Officer Trainee

The members of the Concord Police Department are dedicated to providing the highest quality police services in order to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and reduce crime and the fear of crime. To do this, we pledge to develop a partnership with the community, lead a community commitment to resolve problems, and improve the safety and quality of life in our city.

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As a Trainee, you would be assigned to attend an upcoming POST-approved Police Academy. Acceptance by the Academy, which includes successfully passing a POST-approved written examination, is a condition for employment in this position.

The Trainee position is a non-sworn, entry-level training position. Employees in this classification are temporary, at-will employees with only mandatory benefits as required by law, and do not have Police Officer status while attending the Academy.

Upon successful completion of the Academy, Trainees will be promoted and receive the annual salary and full benefits of a regular full-time, sworn Police Officer with the Concord Police Department.

• Possesses the ability to observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places
• Can think and act quickly in emergencies
• Can judge situations and people accurately
• Can learn standard operating procedures of police headquarters, radio-telephone, and keyboard-type communications equipment
• Can understand and interpret laws and regulations
• Can prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports
• Can become proficient in self-defense techniques, and in the care and use of firearms
• Can follow oral and written instructions
• Can deal courteously and effectively with the general public
• Embraces and embodies the City’s Mission, Vision and Values.

While enrolled in the police academy, Police Officer Trainee's are eligible for health insurance, which includes a generous premium contribution by the City. They will also be enrolled in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) at the non-sworn rate of 2% @62, and Social Security.

• New CalPERS members eligible for 2.7% @ 57 plus Social Security
• Shift differential ranging from 3% – 8%
• Specialty Assignments:
  Detective (Violence Suppression Unit, Financial Crimes Unit, Special Victims Unit, Major Crimes Unit), Canine, Community Impact Unit, Motorcycle, Traffic Investigator, Special Enforcement Team, Research & Development (Information Technology), Crime Scene Investigator, FTO, SWAT, Front Desk Corporal, Patrol Corporal, and Drone Operator.
• Master Officer Program – 10% at 15 years sworn service with 3 completed specialties.
• Longevity – 5% at 18 years sworn service.
• $250/month bilingual pay for qualifying languages
• Education and POST Certificate Incentives up to 10%
• Continued training and professional development opportunities
• Fully paid tuition reimbursement program with approval
• Generous contributions to health, dental and vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance and contributions to retirement plans
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program and robust peer support program

• Submit a completed City of Concord application and attach a valid POST participating agency T-Score of 50 or better (issued within the past 12 months on official agency letterhead). Candidates who do not attach a T-Score of 50 or better will not move forward in the process. For more information on how to obtain a T-Score, see Qualifications section below.
• All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and only those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
• Candidates that pass the panel interview will be subject to an extensive background examination including a polygraph test, psychological exam and physical. (Use of illegal drugs/narcotics within the past year will disqualify an applicant. Sales of illegal drugs will disqualify applicants.) See below for more information.
• Once testing is complete the Chief of Police shall review the background and post-conditional offer assessments and make the final determination as to whether a formal job offer is to be made.

All appointments to this position are subject to a fingerprint check, polygraph and background investigation coordinated by the Concord Police Department. The following list describes some areas that are covered in the investigation:

• Your relatives, references, and acquaintances are asked to comment on your suitability for a career in law enforcement.
• The information supplied regarding your educational history is examined and verified.
• You must list a history of your residences.
• Your work history and experience are examined with regard to your dependability, relationships with fellow workers,…