Police Officer – Trainee

Salary: $32.00 – $40.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

Police Officer – Trainees are assigned to attend a P.O.S.T. certified police academy. The next two scheduled courses tentatively begin in June and November 2026. During the academy program, Police Officer-Trainees receive the academic and physical training required for appointment to the position of Police Officer. Police Officer-Trainees are temporary employees and receive Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, and paid sick leave. In addition, pursuant to the Affordable Care Act, this position is eligible to enroll in the City sponsored Kaiser High Deductible Health Plan. (Note: Employee contributions are required and differ from those applicable to Police Officers appointed to a regular sworn position).

Essential Functions:

• Serve in patrol, traffic, and investigation assignments.
• Fixed sectors are assigned and patrol officers are responsible for providing patrol, investigation, crime prevention, juvenile, traffic, and public assistance on their sector.
• Investigative and traffic personnel are available for assistance when needed.

Requirements:

1. High school graduation (or equivalent);
2. Completion of 60 semester units from a recognized college or university (up to 15 units from the police academy may be combined with other college units to meet the 60 semester units).
3. Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
4. Candidate must meet City’s medical standards pertaining to physical requirements prior to employment.
5. Employees are assigned to shift work and rotated among various assignments.
6. To learn more about the position of Police Officer, please visit the Police Officer class specification.