Police Officer Trainee

Salary: $6,744.86 - $9,019.10 Monthly ($80,938.32 - $108,229.20 Annually) Benefits: Excellent Benefits Educational Reimbursement Paid Police Academy Fees Uniform and Equipment Allowance Upon graduation from Police Academy and swearing-in by Chief of Police, Police Officers can receive the following incentives: Monthly salary $8,431.07 - $11,273.88* Voluntary Binding Arbitration - $10,000* Longevity Pay: $208.00 - $1,196.00 depending on years of service* Education Pay: $310.02 - $1,407.76 depending on highest level of education* Tuition Reimbursement: $20,000* Special Assignment Pay Opportunities* Holiday Pay* *Per Police Officer Association Memorandum of Understanding (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029) Essential Functions Attend scheduled training sessions Participate in physical fitness regimen as required by Academy Learn principles, practices and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement Learn basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony, and witness interrogation Learn to prepare various reports, including but not limited to vehicle reports, crime reports, suspect information reports, and missing persons reports Learn to respond to radio and computer messages and calls for service Learn techniques to make arrests as necessary Learn to investigate crimes, traffic collisions, and suspicious activities Learn to interview victims, complainants and witnesses Learn to detain and interrogate suspects Learn to analyze situations and make decisions appropriately under stressful situations Learn to collect and preserve evidence Learn to testify and present evidence in court Learn to direct traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion Learn to stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issue citations as necessary; and May be required to work shifts, weekends or holidays Qualifications Guidelines Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma, pass the General Education Development test indicating high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates who have successfully completed a full-time California P.O.S.T Certified Basic Police Academy or currently attending an Academy (with a ranking within the top 25 percentile of their class) may be allowed to substitute their academy training in lieu of having to attend the City's mandatory academy. The decision is at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police. Licensing / Certification Requirements Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License. Age Must be a minimum of 20 ½ years of age at the time of the written test. Special Requirements Must be of proportional height to weight, be physically able to handle the rigorous duties of police work Possess normal hearing and color perception, minimum vision of 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/20 Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete a polygraph test, psychological and medical examination, and an extensive background investigation process Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products on or off duty are prohibited as a condition of employment Any visible tattoo(s), body art and/or body piercings are prohibited while performing department duties Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to: Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to read and interpret complex technical documents Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Observe, record, and recall pertinent facts and details Adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances Learn and apply proper and appropriate use of force techniques Perform strenuous physical activities Skill In: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the members of the public, the community, co-workers and superiors Skill in using a personal computer #J-18808-Ljbffr