Police Officer Trainee

Have you finished the Police Academy and are looking to start your career as a Police Officer? Apply today?

The Police Officer Trainee is responsible to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.

This is the entry level class in the sworn Police Officer series. The classification is designed for candidates currently attending a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy or for those who will have successfully completed a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy (Intensive, Extended, or Modular formats) by time of appointment. This classification is distinguished from the Police Officer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series since this class is typically used as work experience.

Hiring Incentives
$5,000 Hiring Incentive - For this position.

$5,000 Military Hiring Incentive - Is an additional hiring incentive for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States Military and received an Honorable or General Discharge as denoted on the DD214.

Sick/Vacation Front Loading - 20 hours of sick and 20 hours of vacation will be front loaded on date of hire.

A full list of hiring incentives can be found

HERE.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to participated in a one way online interview. Interview links will be sent to qualifying candidates.

Proof of completion of Academy or proof of active enrollment in an academy must be attached to the application.

Those who successfully pass the interview will be placed on the eligible list.
For more information about becoming a Police Officer with the Modesto Police Department, clickhere.

Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City.

City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Patrol assigned areas and interact with the community; work collaboratively with community residents to address problems and concerns with a focus on identifying solutions.

Receive calls through dispatch and respond to requests for police services; respond to medical aide requests and administer first aide as needed.

Perform problem-oriented policing functions and duties.

Carry out all aspects of police work in accordance with department training and policy including but not limited to:

• Interviewing/questioning individuals as required.
• Conducting lawful stops, pursuits, searches of persons or property, detentions, citations and arrests of persons.
• Securing crime and accident scenes.
• Collecting and preserving evidence.
• Responding to traffic accidents for investigation of cause, traffic control, hazard removal and conduct traffic accident analysis and general traffic surveys.
• Completing accurate, complete and timely reports and booking of evidence.
• Testifying and presenting evidence in court proceedings.

Based on assignment, it may be required to investigate crimes, perform administrative duties, conduct crime prevention, or conduct training for other personnel.

Marginal Functions
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Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
City, state and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions; departmental policies; criminal investigations principles and practices; law enforcement crime prevention community and problem-oriented policing principles; interviewing and interrogation techniques; collection of evidence; and technology including various computer hardware, software applications and electronic applications.

Ability to
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Work in a community-based oriented policing environment, communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; exercise tact, self-restraint and good judgement; demonstrate collaborative problem solving abilities, de-escalate tense and volatile situations; safely and appropriately use firearms and other weapons; enforce laws within established departmental guidelines, standards, policy, and law; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of employment.


EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:


Experience
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None required.


Training
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Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Must be currently enrolled or attending a POST-certified Regular Basic Course (basic academy) or have…