Police Officer Trainee
Salary: $7,981.35 Monthly
Position Summary:
Under general direction of a police supervisor and/or police academy supervisor, and in a non-sworn capacity, attend and participate in a comprehensive training program at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic police academy; to learn, train and successfully perform all related learning and testing activities relative to the technical knowledge, skills and physical capabilities required to perform in the capacity of a sworn police officer; and to successfully complete the police academy. Perform related duties as required.
Essential Functions:
- Attend, fully participate in, successfully complete and graduate from a California P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy.
- Successfully perform all related learning, both academic and physical (defensive tactics, firearms, driving, etc.), and testing activities.
- Care for and maintain departmental equipment.
- Attend all academy courses and training in accordance with the academy schedule which may include varied days and/or hours.
- Report criminal activity.
- Perform in specialized functions when assigned.
- Participate in related training programs.
- May be required to speak in front of community groups.
- May do research into law, policies, and related matters.
- May be subject to recall/call-out.
- Perform related work as required.
Requirements:
- High school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency. Some college work preferred.
- Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of testing and at least 21 years of age at time of appointment to sworn peace officer.
- Pass a P.O.S.T. physical agility test.
- Be able to meet the current Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) medical standards for a peace officer and be free from any physical condition, which might adversely affect the exercise of power as a peace officer.
- Pass a P.O.S.T. background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, an extensive Department of Justice criminal record check, an FBI check and a firearms clearance.
- Pass a post-offer psychological evaluation and a medical examination, which includes a drug test.
- Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicles.
- Required to be proficient in typical police weaponry and meet department firearms qualification requirements.
- Pass all required department and P.O.S.T. training.
- Possess and maintain CPR and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire.
- Within 18 months from date of hire as a sworn peace officer, must establish and maintain residency within 45 minutes normal driving time from the Gilroy Police Station.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired, but not required.
- Prefer non-tobacco user.