Police Academy Trainee, Full-time (Must currently be enrolled in a POST Certified Police Academy

Salary: $5,816.00 – $7,070.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision and tutorage of a tactical officer, develops an awareness of the functions, activities, and responsibilities of a Police Officer.

Essential Functions:

• Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform all duties within the context of the City’s Mission Statement and Organizational Values.

Requirements:

• This position requires current enrollment/attendance in a POST certified Police Training Academy or must have previously graduated from a POST certified Police Training Academy and possess a valid POST Police Training Academy Certificate.
• The POST certified Police Officer Training Academy is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and specialized training in various laws, Police practices and procedures, law enforcement techniques, First Aid, physical conditioning, and participate in departmental training/orientation programs.
• Upon successful completion of a Police Officer training class, Police Academy Trainees will be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry level Police Officer with full Police authority.