Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee

Opportunity to train and become a sworn Police Officer in the Concord Police Department after completing a POST‑approved Police Academy. The trainee position is a temporary, at‑will role with mandatory benefits required by law. Upon successful completion of the academy, trainees are promoted to a full‑time Police Officer with the full salary and benefits package.

As a trainee you will attend a POST‑approved Police Academy. Success on the POST‑approved written examination and academy training is required for employment. The training lasts six months, after which you will be appointed to a Police Officer position and begin an 18‑month probation period.

• Attend the POST‑approved Police Academy
• Pass the POST‑approved written examination
• Complete academic and physical training required for appointment as a Police Officer
• Prepare clear, concise, comprehensive written reports
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public

• Ability to observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places
• Think and act quickly in emergencies
• Judge situations and people accurately
• Learn standard operating procedures of police headquarters, radio‑telephone, and keyboard‑type communications equipment
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations
• Become proficient in self‑defense techniques and the care and use of firearms
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public
• Embrace the City’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Minimum age 21 years
• Have a valid California Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum of 60 college semester units (or equivalent); at least 30 units considered
• Quality POST T‑Score of 50 or higher on the POST Pellet B (valid within 12 months)
• Meet physical, health, and vision standards as specified by the department

• Health insurance with generous premium contribution while enrolled in academy
• Enrollment in Social Security and CalPERS (non‑sworn rate of 2% @62)
• New CalPERS members eligible for 2.7% @57 plus Social Security after academy completion
• Shift differential ranging from 3% – 8%
• Specialty assignments such as Detective units, Canine, Community Impact, Motorcycle, Traffic Investigator, SWAT, etc.
• Master Officer Program – 10% at 15 years sworn service with 3 completed specialties
• Longevity – 5% at 18 years sworn service
• $250 per 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 peer support program

The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.