Police Officer Trainee, Non-Certified

Salary: $24.52 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Police Officer Trainee (Non-Certified) is responsible for receiving Victoria Police Department pre-academy training and Police Academy training and completing qualifications to obtain a peace officer certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Essential Functions:

1. Attends pre-academy training activities and receives and demonstrates understanding of classroom and field instruction in report writing, geographical comprehension, and department policies.
2. Maintains or exceeds passing score (75%) in all areas reviewed during the pre-academy training.
3. Attends Police Academy and other police training activities to receive classroom and field instruction in basic police methods, laws, policies, and ordinances.
4. Attends Academy regularly and arrives on time.
5. Maintains passing score (75%) in all subjects of instruction while attending the Police Academy.
6. Meets or exceeds minimum physical fitness curriculum before and while attending the Police Academy.
7. Reports deficiency or difficulties in meeting minimum set standards of the Police Academy to the Training Unit in a timely manner.
8. When the Police Academy is not in session reports to work at the VPD Training Unit for assignment.
9. Performs duties according to the City and departmental safety rules and policies.
10. Performs all other job related duties as assigned or as become apparent.
11. Ability to get along with other employees and the public.

Requirements:

• Twenty-one (21) years of age or over.
• High school diploma; OR, GED.
• Able to successfully meet the admission requirements for the Police Academy, including the minimum physical ability entrance requirements.
• Successful completion of the Victoria Police Department hiring process.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license with driving record that meets City guidelines.