Police Academy Trainee

Chico, CA
Chico Police Department

Salary: $66,331.20 Annually

Closing Date: 8/8/2025

Position Summary:

Under supervision, to receive Police Officer basic academy training in a wide variety of law enforcement assignments; to perform non-sworn duties as required in a training, Police Department, or field setting; to perform other academy related work as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Receive training in providing general law enforcement and public service duties;*
  • Participate in academic tasks and testing activities;*
  • Participate in review and observation activities conducted at the academy or in the field;*
  • Participate in physical training and testing activities;*
  • May perform non-sworn office or field based work as needed in the Police Department or in the field;*
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • Pursuant to California Government Code section 1031.5: Any person employed by a governmental agency as a peace officer or a peace officer trainee must be a citizen of the United States; or be a permanent resident alien and have applied for citizenship.
  • A person who has not obtained citizenship within three years after application for employment due to non-cooperation with the government agency processing the citizenship application, or a person who has been denied citizenship, is disqualified from being or becoming a police officer.
  • Pursuant to California Government Code 1031.4: Any peace officer employed by an agency that participates in the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program shall be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.