Police Officer Trainee

The Police Officer Trainee is a public safety position attending and completing a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Police Academy. The incumbent may also assist the department in a variety of field and office law enforcement activities.
Police Officer Trainee is a full time, trainee position which may lead to a position as a Police Officer with the City of Fortuna. Incumbent must successfully complete a POST approved Basic Police Academy before being considered for a position as a Police Officer. Work is typically performed in a training environment in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations which may involve exposure to potential personal danger.

Some moderate to heavy physical labor and activity may be needed in certain situations. Outdoor work may include inclement weather. Assignments are occasionally performed in unpleasant or risky conditions. In addition to other City requirements, any offer of employment for a Police Officer Trainee is conditional upon the candidate’s successful completion of the police academy, a background check, polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examination and extensive psychological and medical testing.

Participates as a student in a law enforcement training academy approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.); and performs other related duties as assigned under the supervision of the Chief of Police or his designee.
Knowledge of the following:

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts

• Community Oriented Policing Models

Ability to:

• Successfully complete a P.O.S.T. approved Basic Police Academy
• Understand and follow written and oral instruction
• Learn, understand, and interpret laws, ordinances, departmental policies and regulations, and police literature
• Possess an aptitude for law enforcement work
• Write clear and accurate reports
• Analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action
• Communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written correspondence
• Remember names, faces, and details of incidents
• Maintain individual physical endurance and agility
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others

Must have a valid California Driver’s License with a demonstrated history of safe driving; must have graduated from high school or possess a G.E.D. certificate. Must be willing to work overtime and on-call, and work rotating shifts which involve relief shifts, days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must possess a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate or acquire one within one year of employment as a Police Officer.

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