Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee

Current applicants will be considered for the Santa Rosa Junior College Basic Intensive Police Academy in January of 2027. A Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn full-time employee of the City and is eligible for pay and benefits. Acceptance by the Academy, which includes successfully passing the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery with a T-Score of 42 or better, is a condition of employment for this position. After successful completion and graduation from the Police Academy, a Police Officer Trainee who continues to meet the employment standards of the City is eligible to be sworn in as a Police Officer and begin the Petaluma Police Department's Field Training Program. The current base salary range for Police Officer is: $102,606.40 - $124,779.20 annually (+2% COLA in July 2027). The Petaluma Police Department is a VA-approved employer, where veterans and eligible service members can participate in the GI Bill On-the-Job Training Program. Special Pays as a sworn Police Officer include Uniform Pay, POST Certificate Pay, Bilingual Pay, Field Training Officer, Traffic Officer, Detective, K-9 Officer, SWAT, Shift Differential, and Longevity Pay. Benefits as a sworn Police Officer include CalPERS Retirement, CalPERS Health Program, Cash in Lieu of Medical/Dental Benefits, Dental/Vision/Life/LTD Insurance, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, Compensatory Time Off Bank, Vacation Time, Paid Parental Leave, and $500 Annual Wellness Reimbursement. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer.

To be considered for this position, you are required to complete an application online and supplemental questionnaire. All required application materials must be received for your application to be valid. An application submitted without complete information will not be considered. A screening committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant who has met the minimum requirements for the position. The highest-ranking applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the process, and the decision of the screening committee is final. A minimum T-Score of 42 is required within the last 12 months. You must attach a letter verifying the T-Score to your application. If you are unable to attach the letter to your application, you must send it as an attachment to View email address on click.appcast.io. The selection process includes three parts. You must successfully complete each part in order to be invited to the next. Part I: POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery. Part II: Review of Applications. Part III: Oral Appraisal Interview. Hiring Requirements include a physical agility test.

The City of Petaluma offers a wide-ranging, comprehensive benefit package including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, etc. For more information regarding the benefits associated with this position, visit our website.