Police Officer Trainee

If you are interested in a career in law enforcement and want to serve the Emeryville Community, apply to be a Police Officer Trainee with the City of Emeryville!

About Emeryville:
Emeryville is located at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. The City is centrally located and accessible, resting at the east landing of the Bay Bridge and bounded by Interstate freeways 80, 880, and 580. Its central location is the gateway to an extensive region that includes all major northern California cities, businesses, and universities. The City is proud of its reputation as a leader in community development, cutting edge programs, and progressive approaches to organizational issues.

Emeryville has evolved from an industrial environment to a retail/technology community. The city and school district share a magnificent state-of-the-art school and community center complex, and the City is forging a new vision through its General Plan Update.

About the Department and Position:
The Emeryville Police Department is a proactive, professional, public safety organization that prides itself on its thoughtful interactions and unwavering support with/for the community. The Department’s culture preserves a family atmosphere while maintaining its professional status, which strongly emphasizes a collaborative approach to problem-solving. In addition to the basic services such as patrol and dispatch, the Emeryville Police Department provides special services such as traffic, bicycle, foot patrol, K9, field evidence, and investigations.

Members of the Department pride themselves on being part of an organization that is respected by law enforcement peers and fully responsive to the public safety needs of the community. There is a strong commitment and dedication to making the City of Emeryville a safe environment to live and work.

The City of Emeryville Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals who are eager to work in a city and department that prides itself on professionalism and community support. Selected candidates are either currently attending or will attend a California P.O.S.T. approved basic academy and pass all required courses, including but not limited to:

• Report Writing
• Laws of Arrest
• Search and Seizure
• Defensive Driving
• Firearms Qualifications
• CA Penal and Vehicle Code Applications
• First Aid
• Physical Fitness

Upon graduation from the Police Academy, trainees will be sworn in as Police Officers and will begin a 16-week field training program in the Patrol Division. As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Answering and responding to calls for service
• Protecting life and property
• Making arrests
• Enforcing federal, state, and local traffic laws and ordinances
• Preventing and investigating crimes
• Patrolling designated area(s) during an assigned shift on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or by patrol car
• Performing crime prevention and community relations activities to ensure a high-level of service to residents

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate would have:

• Prior internship or experience in a government/municipal public safety department
• Related college course work, an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree is desirable
• Good moral character

• Candidates must have completed a PELLET-B written exam with a valid T-score of 45or above. PELLET-B scores will be accepted within one (1) year from the test administration date. Tests older than one (1) year will not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
  OR candidate must pass the National Testing Network’s (NTN) Law Enforcement Test with scores of at least:
  Video: 65, Reading: 70, and Writing: 70. Please see the “To Apply” section for more specific details.
• Must be at least 20 years of age to apply, and at least 21 years of age at time of appointment to the position of Police Officer
• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Free of felony convictions; no misdemeanor convictions which mandate weapons restrictions
• Possess a valid California Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record (this is an ongoing requirement)
• Have uncorrected vision of at least 20/100 in each eye or corrected to 20/30
• Possess normal color vision and hearing
• To be appointed a Police…