Police Recruit

Salary
$4,976.00 Monthly

Closing Date
9/25/2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000*

Under general supervision, to attend the prescribed Basic Police Academy; to maintain acceptable grade levels and to achieve graduation; to participate in any and all field exercises as directed and to do related work as required.

Attends Academy classroom instruction on police policies, procedures, weaponless defense, criminal and civil law, physical fitness techniques, use of firearms, arrest procedures, community relations, operation of emergency vehicles and other mandated courses and related subjects; participates in field exercises and physical training routines; keeps and writes notebooks, reports, and other printed material and records; is available and open to the learning process with the goal of Police Academy graduation and eventual meaningful service to the Police Department.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school. Must possess a California Class C driver’s license and proof of insurance. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Must be 21 years of age at the time of application. English/Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable.

This is a terminal class. The recruit must graduate from the Police Academy and fulfill all other requirements, in which case he/she shall advance to the rank of Police Officer. Failure to meet graduation or other requirements shall result in termination.