Police Recruit

Police Recruit

To be considered as a Police Recruit, applicants must successfully pass a private written exam, physical agility test, oral interview and qualify for enrollment in a POST approved police academy. All-in-One Testing is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026; apply immediately to be considered. Under direct supervision, to be trained to perform general and specialized law enforcement work, and to perform related work as assigned. Supervision is provided by Chief of Police or designee.

Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.) Attends a Basic P.O.S.T. Certified Police Officer Training Academy designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Criminal Justice System and specialized training in various laws, police procedures and techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning, participates in initial department field training and perform other duties as required. This is a non-sworn police recruit classification, specifically designated to train police officer candidates for eligibility as a sworn police officer with promotion to the position of the Police Officer contingent upon satisfactory completion of police academy training and meeting all other requirements. Police recruits shall not perform duties within the scope of active law enforcement service prior to appointment as a sworn officer.

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is: Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Must be at minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment. Must meet all of the following requirements: 1.) Be legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law; 2.) Be fingerprinted for the purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record; 3.) Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation; and 4.) Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Must have no felony convictions and/or convictions which would restrict the ability to possess a firearm. Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Medical Standards: Applicants must be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination, with weight in proportion to height, and consistent with P.O.S.T. guidelines for hearing and vision.

Knowledge of: Proper English grammar and vocabulary.

Ability to: Learn to apply the technical, legal administrative, and human principals involved in modern police work; adapt to new and varying situations involving sound judgment and mature reactions; work effectively with co-workers, supervisor, and the public; follow oral and written instructions fully and accurately; write and speak effectively, operate a motor vehicle safely.

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class "C" California Driver's License. Ability to lift up to 150 pounds is required. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping; reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires the ability to get from one location to another in the course of doing business; grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in retrieving and entering data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading work related documents and using the computer, and the ability to distinguish colors and acute hearing when providing phone and personal service; drive motorized vehicles; and operate a variety of law enforcement equipment. Work is performed in a standard office setting and outside in sometimes tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving circumstances. Employee may travel to different locations and may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, vibration, dust, or potentially hazardous chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually high and the employee may be exposed to loud talking and frequent interruptions from telephones, City staff, and/or members of the public. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.