Police Officer Trainee

The Fullerton Police Department is dedicated to the Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Protection of Life and Liberty, and the relentless Pursuit of Justice. Law enforcement is a noble and honorable calling that requires integrity, honesty, dedication, and a commitment to serving our community. With a complement of approximately 180 employees, 125 sworn and 55 civilian positions, our department is made up of men and women who encompass these qualities.

We pride ourselves on our family environment, where you aren't just another number, but an integral part of our mission. If being part of an extended family away from home and an exhilarating career making a difference in people's lives sounds like something you want to be a part of, we encourage you to apply with us today!

Under general supervision performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties, attends a formalized education program in preparation for employment as a Police Officer and performs related work as required.

Police Officer Trainee is a full time, non-sworn, temporary classification intended to prepare individuals to become sworn police officers.

Upon successful completion of a Police Academy approved by the Fullerton Police Department, a Police Officer Trainee shall be appointed to Police Officer.

Police Officer Trainee

$7,734 - $8,526 Monthly

Police Officer I

$7,734 - $10,882 Monthly

4% - effective July 2027

We are not conducting any PELLETB testing at this time. Only candidates with a current passing test score (see below for instructions) will be selected to continue in the recruitment process.

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of graduation from the academy.
• Vision no less than 20/100 in each eye (unless soft contact lenses are worn) and correctable to 20/20 with no color impairment.

Please review the full job description for additional requirements and information.

Candidates must submit a complete application that includes one of the following:

• A passing POST PELLETB T-score. Our passing T-score is a minimum of 46. The score must be on agency letterhead and attached to your application with the file name "PELLETB T-score". We must be able to read the full document, partial screenshots or screen grabs/snips will not be accepted.
• A passing NTN Frontline National examination score. The minimum passing scores are as follows:
  Video - 65%, Reading - 70% and Writing - 70%. Candidates must initiate the process with NTN who will provide scores to Fullerton Human Resources for review. For assistance with the submission of NTN test scores, candidates must contact NTN.

Test score submissions must be dated within one year of your application submission date.

It is also important to note that applicants should not submit their application until they have all the required and valid documentation available to attach.

Candidates who are successful in passing the application review and submission of a passing test score, as indicated above, will be invited to our Physical Ability Test (PAT)*.

The components of our PAT are:

• Push-ups (minimum of five (5) must be completed within 2:00 minutes).
• 440-yard run (must be completed within 2:22 minutes or better).
• Obstacle course, including scaling a 6-foot solid wall (must be completed within 1:10 minutes or better).
• Body drag of 32 feet (must be completed within 0:31 seconds or better).
• 1.5-mile run (must be completed within 15:00 minutes or better).

The PAT score is based on the time or the number of repetitions completed. Candidates who do not complete a PAT component within the set minimum time or do not achieve the minimum score will be disqualified.

Oral Interviews* - Candidates who pass the PAT will be interviewed on site by staff members of the Fullerton Police Department.

* The City reserves the right to revise any portion of the examination process, including PAT components and/or minimum times or repetitions. Candidates will be notified of any changes before the related examination process/step.

If you have any questions regarding preparation for the PAT and/or Oral Interview please contact the recruiting officer, Corporal Dominguez, at edominguez.

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