Police Officer Trainee

Colton, CA
Colton Police Department

Salary: $64,913.26 – $78,902.30 Annually

Position Summary:

Under close supervision of a sworn peace officer, these non-sworn police trainee classification is designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial formalized basic police officer training phase.

Essential Functions:

  • Participate in and complete a prescribed law enforcement officer-training program for the entry-level police officers including training in report writing, laws of arrest and seizure, defensive driving, California Vehicle and Penal Codes, officer survival and physical fitness.
  • Perform a wide variety of police support duties that may include dispatching and records, duties acting as desk officers and/or assisting in planning and research activities.
  • Operate police information equipment including computer system, teletypes and telephone to enter and research information at the direction of a sworn officer or police civilian.
  • Assist in processing, packaging, labeling, storing and destroying property and evidence; photocopies, files, indexes and locates police records and related paperwork.
  • Ride with officers to observe and learn peace officer responsibilities and techniques.
  • Clean and assist in maintenance of police officer’s equipment and firearms.
  • Perform errands for the department such as transporting information and paperwork to court and district attorney offices.
  • Provide traffic direction and control for special events.
  • Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
  • Assist in a wide variety of other tasks in the department as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 21 years of age upon appointment.
  • Weight in proportion to height.
  • Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes; free from color blindness.
  • Hearing within normal limits.
  • United States citizen or an applicant for citizenship within the past year.
  • Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record.