Police Officer Trainee

Salary : $91,248.00 Annually
Location : City of Grover Beach Police Department, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-07 Police Cadet
Department: Police Department - Non Sworn
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description


Under close instruction and supervision, learns law enforcement and crime prevention procedures and technician during attendance at a P.O.S.T. certified academy. Receives basic law enforcement training regarding various laws and law enforcement procedures. Performs other related duties as required.


A Police Officer Trainee is not a sworn classification and will undergo training to prepare for appointment to a full-time probationary Entry-Level Police Officer position upon successful completion of a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy. The Police Officer Trainee must successfully pass all phases of training per P.O.S.T. and Academy requirements.
Examples of Duties

• Attends P.0.S.T. certified police academy, participating in and successfully passing all mandated and required classes designated to develop awareness and understanding of the functions and responsibilities of Police Officers.
• Learns Federal, State, and Municipal laws and ordinances and their application to traffic violations and crimes; learn arrest, booking, and investigation methods.
• Learns radio communication procedures, report writing; first aid and medical emergency procedures.
• Learns use and maintenance of firearm and other police related equipment, operation of motor vehicles, including high speed driving and defensive driving.
• Participates in structured physical conditioning.

Typical Qualifications

Education and/or E xperience:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for admission to a California P.O.S.T. certified Basic Police Academy as a Police Officer Candidate. A Police Officer Trainee shall possess a high school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's degree is highly desirable.

License/Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license prior to appointment. A certificate of completion of a Basic Police Academy certified by California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) is required prior to appointment from Police Officer Trainee to a position as a probationary Entry-Level Police Officer.

Special Requirements

Minimum age of 21 years upon graduation. Weight must be in proportion to height. Vision must be within P.O.S.T. standards and normal color and depth perception. Successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, physical agility test, and medical examination which includes a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Supplemental Information
Ability t o:

• Learn Peace Officer standards of conduct and public relations.
• Learn maintenance of firearms and all police related equipment.
• Learn Operation of motor vehicles, especially at high rates of speed, using defensive driving.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
Walking, running, and various forms of physical exertion
Lifting light to heavy objects or individuals
Pursuing and overcoming resistance of suspects
Operating assigned equipment
Retirement
Non Safety Members - Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula. Employees who are current members of CalPERS (Classic Members); who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS agency and employment with the city will be enrolled in 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula. All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.

Safety Members - Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2.7% @ 57 benefit formula. Employees who are current members of CalPERS (Classic Members); who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS agency and employment with the city will be enrolled in 3% @ 55 benefit formula. All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS. Classic members pay 12%


Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
During the term of this agreement only, the City shall pay 100% of the employee only portion of health insurance premiums for the least expensive plan offered by CALPERS.. Additional amounts are paid by the city of $503.75 for employee plus one and $831.25 for full family. Dental and Vision are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance
Covered at 100% by the City.

Deferred Compensation
The City offers a choice of two deferred compensation providers. City match of up to $130.00/month on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

Social Security
City participates in Social Security.

Short Term Disability
Paid by employee by payroll deduction.

Long Term Disability
City Paid.

Vacation
Accrued at two weeks (80 hours) and increases based on years of service.

Sick Leave
Accrues 96 hours per year to a maximum of 2,000 hours.

Holidays
112 hours equivalent paid holidays per year.

Employee Assistance Program
City paid premium.

Uniform Allowance
$1,000 per year for those required to wear a uniform.

Education Incentive
Education incentive pay provided after six months employment per Agreement with Police Officer's Association MOU.

Education Reimbursement Program
Up to $2,000 in education expenses is available per fiscal year.

Bilingual Incentive
$80 per month is availability to a limited number of employees upon certification of fluency in Spanish, Tagalog, or other language of benefit for the City.
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