Police Officer Recruit

Police Officer Recruit

Police Officer Recruit Monthly Salary: $6,828 - $8,299 Plus, a Competitive Benefits Package

This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list for the Vernon Police Department to be used for future vacancies. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time with or without prior notice.

Under close supervision, attends a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic training academy to obtain California Peace Officer Certification. This is the entry level non-sworn, non-peace officer, training position.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Attends classroom training sessions and takes notes required to obtain State Peace Officer Certification.
• Completes written, oral and skills proficiency examinations for a wide variety of required Peace Officer skills and knowledge and maintains required levels of proficiency.
• Participates in physical conditioning training and testing and maintains required levels of physical fitness.
• Adheres to CA POST academy rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must be at least 21 years old upon graduation from the academy, and per California Government Code Section 1031 and 1031.5 must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident who has applied for citizenship at least one (1) year before employment application. Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including a polygraph, and meet the minimum POST standards for medical examinations and physical ability.

Upon successful completion of all required training, Police Officer Recruits will be eligible for consideration for appointment to a sworn Police Officer position.

Police Officer Recruits who do not successfully complete all required training will be automatically terminated from employment with the City without the right of appeal.

A valid California State Driver's License is required.

Knowledge of:

• City and Vernon Police Department (VPD) policies and procedures.
• Safe work practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.

Skill in:

• Maintaining academic and professional standards in accordance with VPD policies.
• Following verbal and written instruction.
• Reading and understanding training materials and completing written, physical, and skills testing.
• Learning and applying training materials and training instructions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a classroom environment, and in the field for training exercises; requires strenuous physical efforts and ability to meet physical standards of the CA POST Academy.

Selection process: Completed application packets will be reviewed and only those applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process, which may include the P.O.S.T. written exam, physical agility exam, and a panel interview. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Copies of required certifications must be submitted with the application. Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete job description, please visit our website at It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information.