Police Recruit

Salary: $82,003.20 Annually

Position Summary:

The Police Recruit is a recruiting and training level classification used for candidates qualified to learn the duties of a Police Officer in the West Sacramento Police Department. The Police Recruit at step “A” participates in basic law enforcement training, gains an understanding of police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and acquires physical and emotional skills needed to successfully complete the police academy, and may perform non-sworn, non-hazardous duties in support of a variety of police operations. The Police Recruit at step “B” attends a designated California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Police Academy to receive basic training in law enforcement, police procedures, first aid and physical fitness. The Police Recruit is an at-will position that is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager. Police Recuits who fail to successfully complete the Basic P.O.S.T. Police Academy will be terminated.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California driver license at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment to a probationary Police Officer position.