Police Recruit

Salary: $72,952.92 – $88,445.76 Annually

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision and tutorage of a tactical officer, develops an awareness of the functions, activities, and responsibilities of a Police Officer.

Essential Functions:

• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Use and care for firearms.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
• Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Supplemental Police Science courses (preferred).
• This is an entry level position; no work experience is required.
• Criminal justice system.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Receive satisfactory results from a background investigation, polygraph test, psychological evaluation, a physical examination, which includes a drug screen, and an administrative review.
• Due to California State Law regarding firearms, you must be at least 20 ½ years-of-age at the time of applying for this position, and 21 years-of-age by the time you are appointed as a Sworn Police Officer.