Police Officer Trainee

Payment Incentives The Turlock Police Department offers incentives for Police Officer Trainees in an amount ranging from $6,000 to $10,000. The incentive breakdown is as follows:

• 3,000 at swearing-in date.
• 3,000 upon completion of 3 years of service from swearing-in date.

Veteran who is honorably discharged: Additional $4,000 (total $7,000) upon completion of 3 years of service from swearing-in date. Job Overview The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, full-time, benefited position within the Police Department. The incumbent prepares for or participates in a full-time California Basic Police Academy authorized under the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) guidelines. Supervision Received and Exercised A Field Training Officer (FTO) from the Turlock Police Department’s field training staff supervises the position, with general supervision from the Field Operations Division Managers (Captains or Lieutenants), as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics Entry-level classification designed to assess, hire, and train suitable candidates for the Police Officer position. The incumbent will serve an eighteen (18)-month probation period. Failure to make satisfactory progress during the Basic Police Academy may result in release from the program. Upon successful completion of the Academy, the incumbent will be appointed to the Police Officer I position and will serve a new 18-month probationary period. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Attain and maintain the ability to successfully enter and complete a POST certified California Police Academy. Complete a firearms course to achieve a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832. Attend classroom activities, scenarios, physical training, and other assigned duties, tasks, and assignments in the Police Academy. Complete all graded work with a satisfactory score. Maintain honor, demeanor and self-control to the satisfaction of the Recruit Training Officer (RTO) and assigned Turlock FTO. Maintain a moral, ethical and legal standard commensurate with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. Successfully pass the prescribed and required department firearms training course. Follow instructions and directions of assigned supervisors, completing tasks correctly and in a timely manner. Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies. Confers with supervisor on progress and problems concerning assigned duties and tasks. Other duties appropriate for the non-sworn position. Abilities Demonstrate an ability to learn and implement police procedures and methods. Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; observe, assimilate, remember, record and recall pertinent facts and details. Learn laws of arrest and pertinent local, state, and federal laws. Learn criminal investigation techniques and procedures. Learn the safe use and care of firearms. Exercise restraint and good judgment in a variety of emergency situations. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Prepare accurate case reports; write clearly, accurately, concisely, legibly and with correct grammatical structure and syntax. Use a computer and various software applications. Meet established standards of physical endurance, agility, health, and vision. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Experience and Training Guidelines No law enforcement or public safety experience is necessary for this entry-level position, but the candidate must demonstrate the life experience and common sense necessary to achieve a satisfactory score from assessors on the initial interview panel. Minimum Qualifications Age : Twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment as a Police Officer. Proof of Age : Copy of an official United States issued birth certificate or any document accepted for proof of citizenship. Citizenship : Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Proof of Citizenship : Copy of an official United States issued birth certificate or official United States naturalization documentation. Education : High school graduate from a U.S. public school, an accredited U.S. Department of Defense high school, or an accredited public or nonpublic high school; or Pass the General Education Development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level; or Pass the California High School Proficiency Examination. Two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university is desirable. Proof of Education : Copy of high school diploma, college degree, high school transcript, college transcript, GED certificate, or proficiency exam certificate. Driver's License : Possession of a valid California Driver's license – minimum “Class C”. A copy of your driver’s license is required. Certificates : Possession of an advanced first aid certificate issued by the American Red Cross must also be obtained within six (6) months of appointment. Physical Requirements : Must pass the P.O.S.T. academy physical fitness test with a score required to enter the police academy. Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet police and safety standards including vision, hearing, and bodily mobility necessary for tasks described above. Veteran Preference System The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran preference system. Preferred points are added to the final test score for qualified veterans as follows: one (1) percentage point for each six (6) months of active service during time of armed conflict up to five (5) points; and five (5) points for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service. Support documentation and proof of honorable discharge must be provided, including a DD214 copy. Medical Examination and Drug/Alcohol Screening All conditional offers require submission to a pre-employment medical examination, including drug/alcohol screening. Refusal or failure to pass the screening results in revocation of the offer. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities that would prevent them from competing in the announced process. Benefits Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with defined benefit formulas for safety and non-safety members. Generous employer contribution to health plan for employee and family. Term Life Insurance at 1.5 times annual salary. Long Term Disability Insurance. Liberal vacation plan. Twelve paid holidays per calendar year. Annual performance review tied to a five-step merit increase plan. Sick leave accrual of one day (8 hrs) for each month worked. Continuous Service Pay. Liberal annual uniform allowance. City does not participate in Social Security; 1.45% Medicare tax on salary. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Turlock-