Police Officer Trainee

Salary: $7,680.24 Monthly

Position Summary:

Police Officer Trainees receive top-notch training and mentoring to prepare them for a career in law enforcement with Ventura Police Department. This non-safety, non-sworn position will participate in a 26-week California’s Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) accredited program. Police Officer Trainees also receive additional department training which provides an overview of the criminal justice system, various laws and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness. They learn the philosophy of community-based policing as a collaboration between law enforcement and community residents that emphasizes solving problems together.

Requirements:

• Education: Graduation from High School, or a GED is required. College coursework in Criminal Justice, behavioral, or other social science coursework is preferred.
• Age: Must be 21 years of age on or before date of appointment as a Police Officer Trainee.
• Convictions: Must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.
• Citizenship: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Medical: Excellent physical condition. Must meet California POST medical and psychological standards.
• Other: Candidates are required to undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation, and post-offer medical examination, including screening for drugs and alcohol.
• License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment.