Police Officer Trainee

Indio, CA
Indio Police Department

Salary: $5,457.82 Monthly

Closing Date: 11/18/2024

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, attends a prescribed law enforcement academy training program for newly hired officers; performs related duties as required. The IPD Police Officer Trainee position is not eligible for overtime.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in and completes a prescribed law enforcement officer training program for entry level officers, including training in report writing, laws of arrest and seizure, defensive driving, California Vehicle and Penal Codes, officer survival and physical fitness.

• Prior to entering the law enforcement academy training program, may perform a wide variety of police support duties as part of an orientation program, which may include dispatching and records maintenance, acting as desk officer, and/or assisting in planning and research activities.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • The required qualification is to possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.
  • Transcripts must be submitted with your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Applications without transcripts will be automatically disqualified.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for U.S. citizenship and be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application, and at least 21 years of age by the time of sworn appointment.
  • Free of any felony convictions.
  • A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for U.S. citizenship and be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application, and at least 21 years of age by the time of sworn appointment.
  • Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
  • Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
  • Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.