Police Officer Trainee

Salary: $4,454.00 – $5,416.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

The City of Turlock is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Trainee. The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, full-time, benefited position within the police department. The incumbent in this position is preparing for, or currently participating in, a full-time California Basic Police Academy authorized and certified under the guidelines of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

Essential Functions:

• Attain and maintain the ability to successfully enter and complete a POST certified California police academy.
• Complete a firearms course to achieve a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832.
• Attend classroom activities, scenarios, physical training and other assigned duties, tasks and assignments in the Police Academy.
• Complete all graded work with a satisfactory score.
• Maintain honor, demeanor and self-control to the satisfaction of the Recruit Training Officer (RTO) and assigned Turlock FTO.
• Maintain a moral, ethical and legal standard commensurate with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
• Successfully pass the prescribed and required department firearms training course.
• Follow instructions and directions of assigned supervisors, completing tasks correctly and in a timely manner.
• Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies.
• Confers with supervisor on progress and problems concerning assigned duties and tasks.
• Other duties appropriate for the non-sworn position.

Requirements:

• Although no law enforcement or public safety experience is necessary for this entry-level position, the candidate must demonstrate the life-experience and common sense necessary to achieve a satisfactory score from assessors on the initial interview panel.
• Twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment as a Police Officer.
• Pursuant to California Government Code 1031 (a): Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Be a high school graduate from a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school.
  
• Or pass the General Education Development Test indicating high school graduation level.
  
• Or pass the California High School Proficiency Examination.
• A two (2) year, four (4) year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university is desirable.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license – minimum “Class C” – to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Possession of an advanced first aid certificate issued by the American Red Cross must also be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.
• Successful completion of a certified California Basic Police Academy within the first twelve (12) months is a condition of continued employment.