Police Officer Trainee

Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi Police Department

Salary: $55,992.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Police Officer Trainees are non-sworn (civilian) employees who attend a police academy to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of this training, they are sworn in as Police Officers.

Police Officers are key participants in a partnership with the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents. This community support and the diversity of cultures in Tehachapi make it an exciting and demanding place to work.

Essential Functions:

  • Instruction on proper handling and firing of firearms;
  • Review of radio codes and applicable penal code sections;
  • Overview of the court system;
  • Writing and editing police reports;
  • Observing law enforcement activities such as maintenance of order, crime prevention, and protection of citizens and property;
  • Review of rules, regulations, and procedures;
  • Developing and maintaining a high level of physical fitness; and
  • Learning and demonstrating competence in arrest and control technique.

Requirements:

  • Age – Police Officer Trainees must be 20 years and 6 months of age.
  • Education – California P.O.S.T. requires possession of a U.S. High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
  • Citizenship – Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship prior to application for employment in compliance with Government Code Section 1031.
  • License – Applicants must possess a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License.
  • Written Exam – Applicant must either pass the department’s Police Aptitude and Character Test with a minimum score of 74 or submit their test results from the P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) with a minimum score of 42.
  • Physical Condition / Vision – Good physical condition. Vision and physical conditions must satisfy established P.O.S.T. Medical Standards as provided on the P.O.S.T.
  • Moral Character – Must be of good moral character with no felony convictions.
  • Background Investigation – Must pass a rigorous background investigation.