Police Officer Academy Grad (Direct)

Salary: $10,299.02 – $11,879.86 Monthly

Position Summary:

Police Officer Academy Grad (Direct) applicants must provide proof of successful completion of a California POST-Certified Basic Academy

Applicants who are currently employed as a police/peace officer in the State of California, and have satisfactorily completed a probation period for a peace officer classification must apply for the Police Officer Lateral recruitment *

Police Officers, working under the philosophy of community policing, are responsible for protecting persons and property; maintaining order; preventing crime and juvenile delinquency; controlling traffic; specialized administrative or investigative duties; and writing reports.

Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Have completed thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter college units by the date of appointment. One (1) semester unit may be substituted for completion of every 40 hours of POST-certified Academy which is not college affiliated – must provide proof of academy hours;
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record;
• Have vision uncorrected 20/100 in each eye, corrected to 20/30 in each eye;
• Have normal color vision;
• Have normal hearing;
• Have no felony convictions
• Possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate (include a copy with your application); OR
• Have successfully completed a California POST-Certified Basic Academy within the past thirty-six (36) months (proof of course completion must be included with your application); OR
• Certification from POST that POST standards are met (proof must be included with your application; OR
• California POST approval of out-of-state training in lieu of a California Police Academy completion (proof must be included with your application)