Police Officer - Trainee

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Trainees are initially hired in a non-sworn civilian classification and earning $44.44 per hour with benefits while attending the Police Academy. Upon graduation and at swearing in, the Trainee becomes a Police Officer. Annual salary for a Police Officers start at $ with excellent benefits. For more detailed benefits, please refer to the "Benefits" tab of this job posting.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
As part of the application process, 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). Select police academies will administer these specific written and physical agility 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 POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written test dated within the last six months from the date of application submission.
• A passing score of 320 or higher on the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Physical Agility Test dated within the last six months from the date of application submission

You may attach copies of your scores when submitting your online application. If you do not attach the documents at the time you submit your application, you must email them toHRor fax to  in order for your application to be complete.

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Note:

After submitting your application, you are not able to edit your application after you have submitted it and therefore you must email or fax the required documents.) You must submit a complete application package in order to be considered and invited to an interview.

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* The below description is for the classification of Police Officer.


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 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.
Field Functions
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.

Administrative Functions

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
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Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; read, understand, explain, implement, and enforce technical material consisting of laws, policies, regulations, guidelines and orders concerning the protection of life, property, and the maintenance of law, order, and the peace; observe and accurately recall…