Police Officer Trainee

Start Your Career in Law Enforcement with the City of Barstow!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while building a rewarding and respected career? The City of Barstow Police Department is seeking dedicated, service-oriented individuals to join our team as Police Officer Trainees. This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated candidates who are passionate about public service, community engagement, and protecting the citizens of Barstow.

As a Police Officer Trainee, you will embark on an exciting career path by attending a Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Police Academy, where you will receive comprehensive training in criminal law, patrol procedures, investigations, emergency response, defensive tactics, first aid, physical fitness, and modern law enforcement practices. Upon successful completion of the academy, trainees will be prepared to transition into a sworn Police Officer position and begin serving alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence, integrity, and community partnership.

Join a department that values teamwork, professionalism, and personal growth while providing the training and support needed to launch a successful career in law enforcement. If you are ready to accept the challenge and answer the call to serve, we encourage you to apply today.

Distinguishing Characteristics (For use in a job series only)

The Police Officer Trainee is distinguished from Police Officer in that the trainee attends an approved law enforcement academy. Upon successful completion of academy, trainee will be sworn in as a Police Officer with all duties empowered with a sworn police officer.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Tasks:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• This is the training classification for law enforcement in the City of Barstow. This is an entry-level non-sworn classification and upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T. approved academy, a Police Officer Trainee may be appointed to the Police Officer classification.
• At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age at time of graduation from P.O.S.T. approved academy.
• Upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T. approved academy, the selected applicant must successfully complete a probationary period upon promotion into the Police Officer position.

Other duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Effective verbal and written communication, including active listening and clear articulation
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Modern office equipment, including a computer and applicable software

Skills and Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness to handle the physical demands of the job
• Notice details and accurately recalling information
• Make ethical and effective decisions under pressure
• Adjust to new and changing environments and situations
• Follow rules, regulations, and procedures
• Work effectively as part of a team and supporting colleagues
• Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds

• At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age at time of graduation from the police academy.
• A United States high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from a United States institution.
• California Driver's License.
• United States citizenship.
• Upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Basic Police Officer Training Academy, the selected applicant must successfully complete a probationary period upon promotion into the Police Officer position.

(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations)

• This position works primarily in an outdoor environment.
• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.