Police Officer Trainee

Turlock, CA
Turlock Police Department

Salary: $4,454.00 – $5,416.00 Monthly.

Position Summary:

A Field Training Officer (FTO) from the Turlock Police Department’s field training staff supervises this position with general supervision provided by the Field Operations Division Managers (Captain or Lieutenants), as assigned. The Police Officer Trainee may be assigned to work for any division within the department before or after attending the police academy, or during extended breaks from the academy, and prior to being officially sworn-in as a regular full-time police officer with the City of Turlock.

Essential Functions:

  • Attain and maintain the ability to successfully enter and complete a POST certified California police academy.
  • Complete a firearms course to achieve a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832.
  • Attend classroom activities, scenarios, physical training and other assigned duties, tasks and assignments in the Police Academy.
  • Complete all graded work with a satisfactory score.
  • Maintain honor, demeanor and self-control to the satisfaction of the Recruit Training Officer (RTO) and assigned Turlock FTO.
  • Maintain a moral, ethical and legal standard commensurate with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
  • Successfully pass the prescribed and required department firearms training course.
  • Follow instructions and directions of assigned supervisors, completing tasks correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Confers with supervisor on progress and problems concerning assigned duties and tasks.
  • Other duties appropriate for the non-sworn position.

Requirements:

  • Although no law enforcement or public safety experience is necessary for this entry-level position, the candidate must demonstrate the life-experience and common sense necessary to achieve a satisfactory score from assessors on the initial interview panel.
  • Twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment as a Police Officer.
  • Pursuant to California Government Code 1031 (a): Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
  • Be a high school graduate from a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school.
  • Or pass the General Education Development Test indicating high school graduation level.
  • Or pass the California High School Proficiency Examination.
  • A two (2) year, four (4) year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university is desirable.
  • Possession of a valid California Driver’s license – minimum “Class C” – to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
  • Possession of an advanced first aid certificate issued by the American Red Cross must also be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.
  • Successful completion of a certified California Basic Police Academy within the first twelve (12) months is a condition of continued employment.