Police Academy Trainee
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.
Salary
$48,672.00 Annually
How to Prepare for the Written Test
Applicants take the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exam. The PELLETB is a 2-hour test which includes 105 questions. Learn how to prepare for the PELLETB Police Exam.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
Qualifications:
Experience: None.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
Additional Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver License; possess vision, hearing, strength and agility at a level necessary to perform the duties of a Police Officer.
Additional State of California Requirements: Pursuant to section 1031.5 of the California Government Code: 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.