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.

General Description: 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.

If you have: The drive to be a top performer in a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy, the ability to learn and embrace contemporary modern policing practices, the desire to train, learn and implement effective police practices in partnership with the community, the willingness to be a part of police technology advances, the ability to build relationships with community members from diverse backgrounds, a strong and compassionate work ethic, the ability to adapt to a changing environment, a self-accountable attitude and approach to your studies and work, a heart for community service, the desire to be a role model for youth in our community, the courage to ensure a safe community for Gilroy residents and visitors, respect, integrity, compassion, teamwork, innovation, & accountability, then you are a good fit for the Gilroy Police Department! Join our team!