Police Officer Trainee

Salary: $3,380.00 – $4,314.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

Police Officer Trainees are those individuals who have not completed a Basic Police Academy. The City of Lakeport will pay those individuals hired as Police Officer Trainees while they attend the Basic Police Academy, as well as, pay the cost of the Academy. Upon graduation, they are sworn in and appointed to Police Officer and are assigned to the Field Training Program. For more information on the Police Officer Position see the Police Officer I section of this flyer.

Requirements:

• Minimum education requirements: U.S. high school diploma, GED, or California High School Proficiency. College education is desired.
• 21 years of age at time of graduation from the Police Academy
• Valid driver license
• A felony conviction as an adult is disqualifying
• U.S. citizen or currently have a citizenship application in process
• Meet standards for visual acuity, illegal drug use, and driving history
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards as outlined in the City of Lakeport Police Officer Employment Standards.
• Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will proceed to the four-part examination process.
• Completed POST Personal History Statement (to be submitted at the oral interview)
• Must live within a reasonable response time of the Police Department.