Police Officer Trainee Sponsored Academy Cadet

The Town of Paradise is situated in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains spanning 18.5 square miles. Our elevation ranges from 1700 to 2200 feet. Located about 90 miles north of Sacramento and 7 miles east of Chico; Currently Paradises population is approximately 11000 with another 7700 in the adjacent unincorporated areas. Paradise is beautiful community offering a scenic and semi-rural lifestyle surrounded by picturesque canyons and beautiful Mountains. Paradise is known for its four distinct season climates. The Towns altitude keeps Paradise generally cooler than the valley floor during the summer and above the valley fog in the winter. The winters offer an occasional light and beautiful snowfall. Paradise averages 257 sunny days per year.

Paradise offers its residents a rare combination of advantages. Recreational opportunities are plentiful as this beautiful countryside offers outdoor activities such as hiking camping fishing golfing and many family friendly activities. For water sport enthusiasts Lake Oroville recreational area is within minutes of Paradise.

The Town was incorporated in 1979. The Town of Paradise is a general law city in Butte County California and is governed as a Council/Manager form of municipal government.

After the devastating 2018 Camp Fire Paradise has made an extraordinary comebacktransforming loss into momentum and determination intoand 2024 the Town was recognized as one of the fastest-growing communities in California a reflection of both hard work and forward vision.

Rebuilding has gone beyond replacing what was lost. Paradise has invested in modern infrastructure including high-speed fiber internet underground utilities and newly paved roads creating a stronger and more future-ready foundation.

Now the focus is shifting from recovery to revitalizationwelcoming new residents supporting local businesses and continuing to build a vibrant community that proudly showcases all Paradise has to offer.

The Paradise Police Department proudly serves a supportive diverse community. The Police Department works around the clock to protect lives and property within the Town of Paradise. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing exceptional public safety services and taking a leadership role in building community partnerships to make our community a better safer place to live and work.

Qualifications

Definition: Under direct supervision actively participates in the P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) prescribed police academy training program; performs all related learning and testing activities; performs a variety of routine to complex field and administrative activities in support of police services and programs for the Towns Police Department; provides comprehensive non-sworn staff support to Police Department supervisory and management personnel on a wide variety of law enforcement programs projects and services; responds to public requests and performs related duties as assigned. Examples of Typical Job FunctionsManagement reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Learns and applies knowledge of the Town of Paradise Police Departments organization rules and regulations. Learns principles and techniques of patrol procedures community service crime prevention and public relations. Learns and applies knowledge of enforcement and procedural aspects of criminal law arrest and control techniques crowd control and enforcement of those laws. Learns principles and techniques of proper use and maintenance of firearms. Learns vehicle operation including the Vehicle Code. Learns basic criminal investigation processes and techniques including the identification collection and preservation of evidence courtroom testimony and interviewing witnesses. Learns and practices physical fitness and defense techniques programs. Learns and practices first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Basic functions principles and practices of law enforcement agencies. Activities and programs of the Towns Police Department. Basic principles of record keeping. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and Town staff. The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar. Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program project and task to: Learn basic functions principles and practices of law enforcement agencies. Learn police terminology and law enforcement codes. Understand interpret and apply all pertinent laws codes regulations policies and procedures and standards relevant to work performed. Learn and understand the organization and operation of the Town and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Independently organize work set priorities meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments. Effectively use computer systems software applications and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax. Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy procedural and legal guidelines. Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Special Requirements

EducationAny combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12th) grade. Applicants must be enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. approved Basic Academy at the time of appointment. Equivalent to an associate degree in public administration criminal justice police science or a related field is and Certifications:Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Drivers License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving visit for a complete job description.

Miscellaneous Information

Selection ProcedureFollowing a review of the applications top candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a multi-faceted testing process. The successful candidate will be required to pass and extensive background check and pre-employment physical examination at the Towns expense and final background review prior to appointment. The information contained in this announcement is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Employee benefits may vary with different employee bargaining units and are subject to change by mutual agreement. The Town of Paradise is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerInformation contained in this announcement is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Required Experience:

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