Police Officer Trainee

Salary: $34.13 Hourly

Position Summary:

The City of Sebastopol is looking for a respectful, compassionate, empathetic Police Officer Trainee. The selected candidate must be currently enrolled or enrolled at a future date as a self-sponsored recruit in a certified Peace Officer Standards & Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Police Academy. The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, training-level classification requiring no prior law enforcement experience. The incumbent performs a variety of entry-level police support duties in a learning capacity. The selected candidate will assist and observe Police Officers and civilian police personnel.

The Police Academy training is designed to provide the candidate the necessary skillsets to prepare them for consideration for promotion to a probationary Police Officer position within the City and begin the Sebastopol Police Department’s Field Training Officer program. Attendance and successful completion of a Police Academy is a legal requirement to be hired as a Police Officer within the State of California and is a requirement for a City of Sebastopol Police Officer Trainee to be considered for promotion to probationary Police Officer with the City of Sebastopol.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled and attending a certified P.O.S.T. academy as a self-sponsored Police Recruit.
• 21 years of age at the date of hire.
• Of good moral character with no felony convictions.
• Lawfully able to possess a firearm.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desired.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and encouraging team member.
• Adaptable and able to work under stressful or difficult conditions.
• A service-minded trainee/ officer who effectively communicates to a diverse population and workforce, communicating accurately, effectively, and persuasively orally and in writing.
• Skilled at interpersonal relations with excellent ability to listen and understand, diffuse situations, and build relationships.
• A highly disciplined recruit demanding a high moral compass of all members of the department and keen political acumen.
• Understanding and accepting of the cultures within the City and Department, and in the community.
• Possession of a High School diploma or equivalency, such as a general education degree (GED). Though not required, completion of some college is desirable.
• No experience is required.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
• The most highly qualified applicants must be currently enrolled or enrolled at a future date as a self-sponsored recruit in a certified POST Police Academy.