Police Officer Trainee

Trainees are initially hired in a non‑sworn civilian classification and earn $44.44 per hour with benefits while attending the Police Academy. Upon graduation and swearing‑in, the Trainee becomes a Police Officer. Annual salary for Police Officers starts at $ with excellent benefits.

Police Officer Trainee applicants are required to complete the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB – written test) and the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB – physical agility test). The selected police academy will administer these specific tests. Contact Human Resources at HR with further inquiries regarding this requirement or test location recommendations. The following two scores must be submitted for your application to be complete:

• A passing score of 50 or higher on the PELLETB written test dated within the last six months from the date of application submission.
• A passing score of 320 or higher on the WSTB Physical Agility Test dated within the last six months from the date of application submission.

Attach copies of your scores when submitting your online application. If scores are not attached at the time of submission, email or fax them to HR (Fax: 925‑960‑4105). After submitting, the application cannot be edited. A complete application package is required to be considered for an interview.

DEFINITION – Under direction, a Police Officer patrols an assigned area to protect life and property, prevent crime, maintain order, and enforce laws, ordinances, and constitutional mandates; performs investigative work in the detection of crime; performs public service tasks; and other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS – This is the entry level class in the sworn law enforcement series. Persons in this classification work within the framework of established law enforcement procedures and are expected to exercise independent judgment in dealing tactfully with the public in emotional situations and to react effectively in emergency situations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED – Direction is provided by a Police Sergeant or a higher sworn management position.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED – May provide direction to Police Cadets, Community Service Specialists, Reserve Police Officers, volunteers, temporary employees and other employees, as assigned.

Patrols an assigned area of the City by vehicle, foot, or as designated by the supervisor; maintains law and order; responds to emergencies as directed over the radio and telephone; conducts investigations of complaints and crime reports to determine if a crime has been committed; investigates traffic accidents; administers first aid and gives assistance to the injured; makes arrests; serves subpoenas and warrants;

guards prisoners; questions suspects; notes and reports unsafe conditions; prepares evidence and appears in court; searches for stolen property and lost persons; provides directions and information to the public regarding laws, ordinances, traffic safety, and available public services and resources; issues citations of traffic violators; analyzes facts, clues, and evidence and makes investigations to determine the identity of law violators and to locate their whereabouts;

maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, employees, and the public; operates radio and other communication equipment; protects life, property, public order, and the constitutional rights of all citizens; and takes notes from verbal communication.

Writes and prepares reports and completes forms at a rapid rate of speed; collects and gathers data and information using electronic and other resources; and uses computers to perform various functions.

Demonstrated Knowledge Of: Basic English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation, and report writing techniques; basic mathematics; effective communication and public speaking techniques; problem‑solving techniques; effective interpersonal relations; computer operating systems and software applications.

Demonstrated Skills To: Commun…