Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Police Officer Trainee. The Gilroy Police Department is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of approximately 60,000 residents. The Gilroy Police Department (GPD) provides 24 hours patrol services responding to public safety calls for service and implementing crime suppression, conducting investigations, traffic enforcement and accident investigation and solving civil conflicts, arresting suspects and engaging in directed patrol missions to prevent or reduce crime in order to protect life and property for the citizens of Gilroy.

The Mission of the Gilroy Police Department is: Providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community. The Vision of the Gilroy Police Department is: The men and women of the Gilroy Police Department are dedicated to courageously ensuring the safety of our community. The Core Values are: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability.

The City of Gilroy will be investing significant time and expense to sponsor the candidate through the full P.O.S.T. police academy. Sponsorship will include the salary noted in this flyer, academy fees and tuition, and mentorship from current Gilroy officers. Therefore, these certifications are required to provide an early indication of the candidate's commitment and ability to be a successful graduate of the police academy.

To apply for this position, candidates must obtain two P.O.S.T. test battery certifications (written battery and agility battery) as described below. Certificates must be dated within one year of application date. Only California P.O.S.T. certifications will be accepted.

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity, please attach and submit the following required items with your NEOGOV application:

• A completed City of Gilroy online application form including supplemental responses (required)
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Written Test Battery T-Score Certificate with a minimum t-score of 48 (required)
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Physical Agility Work Sample Test Battery Certificate documenting a minimum score of 320 points and a passing score (14 minutes or less) on the 1.5 mile run (required)
• Cover letter that explains your specific interest in this position with the City of Gilroy Police Department (preferred/optional item)
• Detailed resume focusing on relevant work experience and education (preferred/optional item)

Compensation and benefits for Police Officer Trainees include a flat monthly salary while attending the P.O.S.T Basic Police Academy Training, limited health allowance, and participation in the PARS retirement system. Upon graduation from the P.O.S.T Basic Police Academy Training, full benefits consistent with the Gilroy Police Officers Association (GPOA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will apply.