Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Police Officer Trainee. The Gilroy Police Department is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of approximately 60,000 residents. The Gilroy Police Department (GPD) provides 24 hours patrol services responding to public safety calls for service and implementing crime suppression, conducting investigations, traffic enforcement and accident investigation and solving civil conflicts, arresting suspects and engaging in directed patrol missions to prevent or reduce crime in order to protect life and property for the citizens of Gilroy.

The Mission of the Gilroy Police Department is: Providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community. The Vision of the Gilroy Police Department is: The men and women of the Gilroy Police Department are dedicated to courageously ensuring the safety of our community. The Core Values are: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability.

Under general direction of a police supervisor and/or police academy supervisor, and in a non-sworn capacity, attend and participate in a comprehensive training program at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic police academy; to learn, train and successfully perform all related learning and testing activities relative to the technical knowledge, skills and physical capabilities required to perform in the capacity of a sworn police officer; and to successfully complete the police academy. Perform related duties as required. Police Officer Trainees do not possess peace officer authority while attending the academy. Individuals in this job classification are considered temporary, non-sworn, at-will employees. Appointment to a sworn peace officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the academy followed by a final review by the Police Chief.

To apply for this excellent job opportunity, candidates must obtain two P.O.S.T. test battery certifications (written battery and agility battery) as described below. The below information references testing locations near Gilroy that provide this testing and certification; however, candidates may obtain the identical certifications at other California P.O.S.T. certified testing locations. Only California P.O.S.T. certifications will be accepted. Certificates must be dated within one year of application date.

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity please attach and submit the following required items with your NEOGOV application:

• A completed City of Gilroy online application form including supplemental responses (required)
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Written Test Battery T-Score Certificate with a minimum t-score of 48 (required)
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Physical Agility Work Sample Test Battery Certificate documenting a minimum score of 320 points and a passing score (14 minutes or less) on the 1.5 mile run (required)
• Cover letter that explains your specific interest in this position with the City of Gilroy Police Department (preferred/optional item)
• Detailed resume focusing on relevant work experience and education (preferred/optional item)

Compensation and benefits General Information Police Officer Trainees are temporary, at-will employees while attending the P.O.S.T Basic Police Academy Training which is typically completed in approximately six months. Limited benefits are applicable as described below. If hired as a Police Officer with the City of Gilroy Police Department upon graduation from the P.O.S.T Basic Police Academy Training, full benefits consistent with the Gilroy Police Officers Association (GPOA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will apply.