POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

Police Officer Trainee Start a career in law enforcement. The City of Stockton offers incentives for new employees, including a sign-on bonus of $15,000 and relocation assistance reimbursement. Other incentives include 40 hours of vacation available for immediate use and the city pays the entire employee share of their health plan contribution. This position is an entry-level, non-sworn position in the Police Department. Incumbents are assigned to the Basic Peace Officer Academy and must satisfactorily pass all of the requirements that lead to the possession of the Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate before becoming candidates for the sworn position of Police Officer. Emphasis is placed on community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving. Assignment to this classification is temporary. Failure to complete a police academy will result in termination from City of Stockton employment. Attend and successfully complete a police academy to prepare for the position of Police Officer. Education: Graduation from an accredited United States high school or possession of a GED certificate received from a recognized accrediting association. Completion of some college course work is preferred. Age: Must be twenty (20) years of age at the time of application, and twenty-one (21) years of age by the time of appointment. Driver's License: Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Background Investigation: Must successfully complete a background investigation, which shall include a polygraph and psychological examination, and a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance. Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Must be able to pass a physical examination, which includes a drug screen, administered by the City Physician. Vision requirements are 20/100 uncorrected; 20/30 corrected. Color blindness will be cause for rejection. Hearing must be within normal range -- 5/5. In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates must possess the knowledge, skills, and physical/mental abilities. All applications and supplemental questions must be completed fully and submitted on an official City of Stockton application form. Incomplete applications and supplementals will be rejected and cannot be revised after submittal on or before the final filing date. Postmarks, facsimiles, and photocopies of the city's employment application will not be accepted. Resumes are welcomed but should be submitted as additional information only. The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change. GovernmentJobs.com