Police Officer Trainee

Description

The City of San Ramon seeks Police Officer Trainees who embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and public service. The ideal candidate understands that policing in a distinguished and engaged community requires far more than enforcement authority – it demands discretion, refined judgment, exceptional communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.

Successful candidates are motivated by a genuine calling to protect and enhance the quality of life that San Ramon residents value and expect. They recognize that in a community of high standards, every interaction reflects upon the Department and the City as a whole. Accordingly, they approach the profession with maturity, humility, and a commitment to continuous improvement, knowing that accountability and ongoing professional development are essential to earning and maintaining public trust.

Above all, the Police Officer Trainee treats every member of the San Ramon community with dignity and respect. They understand that trust is earned through consistent, thoughtful engagement, and that legitimacy is reinforced by fairness, empathy, and transparency. The successful candidate embraces the responsibility of wearing the badge and is committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct, service, and accountability on behalf of the community they serve.

Under close supervision the trainee participates in a comprehensive training program at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified academy. Upon successfully completing the academy and required background, psychological, and medical examinations, incumbents will be appointed as sworn probationary Police Officers.

• Attends a P.O.S.T. certified academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness.
• Undergoes training to develop an awareness of the functions and responsibilities of Police Officers and how they relate to field operations.
• Participates in academy and field training activities including instruction on proper handling and firing of firearms, emergency vehicle operation, defensive tactics, review of radio codes and applicable penal code sections, overview of the court system, public contact skills, answering telephone calls and dispensing public information, writing and editing police reports, and observing law enforcement activities such as maintenance of order, crime prevention, and protection of citizens and property.
• Reviews rules, regulations, and police procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile emergency situations.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement work.
• Techniques of first aid and CPR.

• Successfully complete P.O.S.T. academy requirements.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
• Learn standard operating procedures, a police department's radio‑telephone and keyboard type communications equipment.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise, comprehensive, and grammatically correct written reports.
• Become proficient in self‑defense techniques, and in the care and use of firearms.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony, and interviewing witnesses.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.

Education and Experience: Graduation or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Possess (or ability to obtain by the time of appointment) and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents…