POLICE TRAINEE

Law Enforcement Training Position Under close supervision to learn to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, and to perform related work as required. This is beginning-level law enforcement work for the purpose of training to become a sworn police officer. Participates in assigned in-service training and formal academic programs of instruction designed to qualify the incumbent for certification as a police officer; assists in the performance of a wide variety of assigned law enforcement duties in a learning capacity; may accompany police officers and assist in investigating incidents and crimes, completing written police reports, directing traffic, and maintaining records; learns to operate two-way radios, switchboards, and other communications equipment to receive and transmit messages, and dispatch police and emergency personnel; learns to gather and preserve evidence, take fingerprints, and complete related reports; develops skill and proficiency in use and care of firearms; and learns Federal, State, and local law enforcement laws, rules, and regulations. Education: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable. *The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. Benefits Benefit Guide (Download PDF reader) CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 or 2% @ 62, depending on member status Classic members pay 8% toward their employee contribution to CalPERS New CalPERS members pay 7.5% toward their CalPERS retirement 11 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage, maximum paid by City is $1,650.00/mo. (3+-party coverage) Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan 12 paid Holidays up to 80 Vacation leave hours up to 96 Sick leave hours $30,000 term life insurance, $30,000 AD&D 30 hours bereavement leave per eligible incident Up to $1,500 per year tuition reimbursement (ANNUAL BUDGET PERMITTING) Deferred compensation plan available Bilingual pay available upon testing up to $225/month Education Incentive Pay Certificate Pay Long Term Disability Program Longevity Incentive Pay City of Montebello