Police Officer Trainee

This recruitment is continuous and may close without further notice. Job Overview Under direct supervision, performs a wide variety of support and paraprofessional police services duties. The incumbent assists and observes Police Officers and civilian personnel and performs related work as assigned. This is a sub‑entry level service class in which incumbents learn and gain additional qualifications in preparation for a career as a police officer. The trainee attends a POST‑certified police academy to develop the knowledge and skills required for performance as a sworn officer. Training & Qualifications Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess satisfactory hearing capabilities, visual acuity and be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to maintain firearms qualification. Must be 20 ½ years of age at the time of application. Must successfully complete the basic police academy, which includes classroom and field training. Failure to do so will result in termination. Knowledge of Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts. Techniques for dealing with people of all socio‑economic levels under hostile and emergency situations. Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work. Ability to Observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents. Remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies. Make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines. Prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written materials. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation. Working Conditions Environmental Conditions : Emergency peace control environment; exposure to potentially hostile environments; moving objects/vehicles. Physical Conditions : May require maintaining a physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, standing, sitting or walking for prolonged periods; the ability to maintain departmental qualification standards with all firearms and weapons essential to performance of duties; operate assigned vehicles. Veterans Preference & E‑Verify Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable (Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only. This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any regular full‑time City appointment. A copy of a valid DD214 must be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for Veterans Preference Credit. The City of Rialto is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an internet‑based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr