Police Officer Trainee

Police Trainee

This recruitment is continuous and may close without further notice. Under direct supervision performs a wide variety of support and paraprofessional police services duties in addition to learning Police Officer knowledge and skills; assists and observes Police Officers and civilian personnel; performs related work as assigned. This is a sub-entry level service class in which incumbents learn and gain additional qualifications in preparation for a career as a police officer. The trainee attends a POST certified police academy to develop knowledge and skills required for performance as a sworn officer.

Minimum requirements as a condition of hire : Education, Training, and Experience : Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess satisfactory hearing capabilities, visual acuity and be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to maintain firearms qualification. Must be 20 years of age at time of application. Must successfully complete the basic police academy which includes classroom and field training. Failure to successfully complete the police academy will result in termination.

Knowledge of : Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts; techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations; safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work. Ability to : Observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents; remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies; make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines; prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written materials; understand and follow oral and written directions; learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation.

Working Conditions : Environmental Conditions : Emergency peace control environment; exposure to potentially hostile environments; moving objects / vehicles. Physical Conditions : Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, standing, sitting or walking for prolonged periods of time; the ability to maintain departmental qualification standards with all firearms and weapons essential to performance of duties; operate assigned vehicles.

Selection Process consists of the following : Application Review, PELLETB, Informational Session, Writing Composition Exam, Physical Agility Test, Personal History Statement (PHS) and Pre-Investigative Questionnaire (PIQ), Panel Interview, Background Investigation, Conditional Job Offer Interview with the Chief of Police. PELLETB Waiver Request : Applicants who have taken the PELLETB within 365 days of the application and achieved a T-score of T-42 or higher may request a waiver from the PELLETB. Applicants requesting to waive the PELLETB are required to submit proof of their qualifying T-score on agency letterhead from the agency that administered the PELLETB. Applicants who have a Bachelor's Degree or higher may request to waive the PELLETB by submitting a copy of their degree.