Police Officer Trainee

Salary : $5,666.00 - $6,890.00 Monthly
Location : 140 W 11th Ave, Delano
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200112
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 04/17/2024


Job Purpose

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application:

• D.M.V. Printout (Not older than 3 months)
• Police Academy Verification Letter if you are currently enrolled in the Police Academy

Under general supervision, attends and participates in a comprehensive training program at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic police academy and maintains academic standards required. Learns, trains, and performs all related learning and testing activities related to the technical knowledge, skills, and physical abilities required to perform in the capacity of a sworn police officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Disclaimer- This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. In other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attends, participates, and successfully completes a California P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy.
• Complies with dress code and appearance standards of P.O.S.T. Academy.
• Learns, applies knowledge, and successfully completes academic assignments and tests of P.O.S.T. Academy as directed and required.
• Participates and successfully completes physical fitness activities of P.O.S.T. Academy and of the Delano Police Department.
• Participates in the firearms course resulting in achieving a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832 both at the P.O.S.T. Academy and at the Delano Police Department.
• Follows prescribed safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ensures readiness to participate in all assigned daily activities with required gear and supplies.
• Interacts and communicates with academy staff, students, and City personnel.
• Participates in weaponless self-defense training.
• May be required to operate an assigned motor vehicle to and from the P.O.S.T. academy, and operates a motor vehicle during defensive drivers training.
• Successfully receives OC Spray and/or a Taser certification.
• Keeps Delano Police Department Supervisor informed of any absences, accidents, incidents, or injuries and provides documentation when required.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of PC's and related software.
• Operation of standard office equipment.
• Correct use of oral and written English, spelling punctuation and composition.
• Public speaking and public contact techniques.
• Practices and techniques of inventory and record keeping; data collection, statistical record keeping methods and report writing techniques, police records and information resources.
• Law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socioeconomic levels under normal, hostile, and emergency situations.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Standard safety practices necessary in the area of law enforcement work.

Skilled in:

• Remaining calm and taking appropriate action in tense situations.
• Reading, interpreting and applying procedures and policies.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.

Ability to:

• Operate a PC and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Pass an initial comprehensive P.O.S.T. background investigation.
• Pass an initial medical and psychological P.O.S.T. examination.
• Pass an oral interview.
• Pass range qualification.
• Communicate in oral and written English.
• Read, understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies, and regulations.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of other agencies, community residents and visitors, and other City employees.
• Maintain a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Physically be present at the worksite to ensure proper staffing levels.
• Be consistent in reporting on time and working full workdays and workweeks to include shift work, weekends, evening and holiday hours as assigned.

Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California.
• Associate's Degree with emphasis in criminology, law enforcement/administration of justice, political science, social or behavioral science or a related field, preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in security, intelligence, investigations or law enforcement in the armed forces, general clerical or technical experience in a law enforcement setting, or active participation in a law enforcement-oriented cadet program, preferred.
• Able to obtain a valid Certificate of Graduation from a P.O.S.T. Police Academy within six months of hire.
• Possess a Title 22 First Aid/CPR Certificate or be able to obtain by the end of the Police Academy.
• Work periodically on a rotating shift workweek of 4 or 5 consecutive days, weekends, holidays, overtime, and respond to recall when paged and be physically available.
• Maintain a valid California Driver License with a driving record acceptable to the City.
• Failure to complete P.O.S.T. Police Academy and all eligibility requirements for promotion to Police Officer within six months of commencing the Academy Program will be grounds for termination.

Selection Process:

Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in the interview and testing processes. Reference checks, Live Scan, background investigations, psychological testing, and pre-employment physicals including drug testing are part of the employment process and background standards.
• 3% Wage increase FY 26/27
• 2% Wage increase FY 27/28
• $100 per month Certification Pay
• $100 per month for a Class "A" driver license
• $50 per month Bilingual Pay for Oral Interpretation
• $100 per month Bilingual Pay for Written Interpretation
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $600 annually for courses that enable employee to gain skills in their area of responsibility
• Longevity Pay
o 4% after 5 years of service
o 6% after 10 years of service
o 8% after 15 years of service
o 10% after 20 + years of service
• 5% working above classification Pay
• Shift differential
• Uniform Allowance (only Public Safety Dispatchers, Property and Evidence Custodian, and Community Service Officers) $70 per month.
• 4-10 Work Schedule (most classifications)
• 14 paid Holidays
• Stand-by Pay
• Sick Leave Accrual: 3.69 hours bi-weekly, 96 hours annually
• Vacation Leave Accrual: Bi-weekly hrs Annual Hours
o 0-5 years 3.69 96
o 6 yrs 4 104
o 7 yrs 4.31 112
o 8 yrs 4.62 120
o 9 yrs 4.92 128
o 10 yrs 5.23 136
o 11 yrs 5.54 144
o 12 yrs 5.85 152
o 13 yrs 6.15 160
o 14 yrs 6.46 168
o 15 plus yrs 6.77 176
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life benefits for employee
• $1,700 per month allowance toward dependent health coverage
• $175 per month cafeteria pay for employees without dependent health coverage (paid twice a year)
• Life Insurance
o Annual base salary
o Minimum $30,000
o Maximum $150,000
• City Pension:
o Classic Members pay 3% of employee contributions for a 2% @ 58 benefit.
o PEPRA New Members pay 6.2% or 50% of normal cost, whichever is greater for a 2% at 62 benefit.