Police Officer Trainee

Salary: $124,300.80 Annually

Position Summary:

The Palo Alto Police Department is dedicated to providing the highest level of police services to our community. Objectivity, integrity, equality, justice and honor are our guiding values in executing our duties and obligations, while ensuring the continuation of excellent customer service.

Palo Alto is looking for dynamic, community oriented individuals with a progressive team oriented approach. The ideal candidate will have a sense of service, dedication, and commitment to providing quality customer service. We are looking for community oriented individuals with strong ethics and a commitment to integrity.

Essential Functions:

• Attends P.O.S.T. certified basic academy, participating in and passing all required classes.
• During training develops awareness and understanding of the functions and responsibilities of Police Officers.
• Academy training may include:
  • Instruction on proper handling and firing of firearms;
  • Review of radio codes and applicable Penal Code sections;
  • Overview of the court system;
  • Writing and editing police reports;
  • Observing law enforcement activities such as maintenance of order, crime prevention, and protection of citizens and property;
  • Review of rules, regulations, and procedures;
  • Developing and maintaining high level of physical fitness; and
  • Learning and demonstrating competence in arrest and control technique.

Requirements:

• Under close supervision, this position attends a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)certified police academy, participating in and passing all required classes for a period of approximately 25-27 weeks. Upon successful completion of academy, incumbent becomes a probationary Police Officer.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or have applied for citizenship.
• Must possess a California driver’s license
• Must not have any felony convictions
• Must be able to legally posses a firearm in the State of California
• Take the POST examination
• Take a Physical Agility Test