Police Officer Trainee (20374590)

San Mateo, CA
San Mateo Police Department

Salary: $9,142.73-$9,142.73 Monthly

Position Summary:

This is a non-sworn classification structured for incumbents hired for the purpose of becoming a sworn police officer. Police Officer Trainees are hired into this civilian position for the period prior and during the time they are assigned to a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Upon successful completion of training at the academy and upon the availability of a Police Officer position, Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer. Police Officer Trainee benefits are limited to those of a civilian employee.

Requirements:

  • Equivalent to completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college.
  • Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
  • Possession of a POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) written examination certificate with a preferred T-Score of 52 or above and a passing score for the WSTB physical agility examination. Or possession of a National Testing Network Law Enforcement written examination certificate with a preferred score in the 90th percentile and a passing score for the WSTB physical agility examination.
  • Free of any felony convictions.
  • Age not less than 21-years-old at time of appointment to the rank of police officer.
  • Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.
  • Must pass a background investigation.
  • Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.