Police Officer – Trainee

Atherton, CA
Town of Atherton

Salary: $44.26 per hour.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate for Police Officer will be an individual with a high commitment to customer service, a proven record of integrity, and the ability to work comfortably in a small-town atmosphere enjoyed by the residents of Atherton.

Requirements:

  • At least 21 years-old at the time of application
  • U.S. high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED); waived if you have a college degree from an accredited college within the U.S.
  • 60 college credits from a U.S. accredited college or university. Credits in-progress from another police academy are not accepted.
  • Military Veterans with an honorable discharge can substitute four (4) years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard in lieu of the minimum college credit requirement
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship
  • Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Must have at least 20/40 corrected vision
  • No felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions; cannot currently be on probation or parole.