Police Recruit

Salary: $70,656.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Police Recruit:is a non-sworn, probationary employee hired by the City who has not completed the basic POST Academy training as required to become a sworn police officer. The City may send recruit officers to an academy or hire individuals currently enrolled in a POST Academy. The hours and days can vary while in the Academy. At the time the recruit is hired, the cost of the academy and other expenses associated with attending the academy may be paid for by the City. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy training, the Police Recruit will be sworn in as an Entry-Level Police Officer with a wage increase plus PERS retirement, health and welfare benefits, education/POST incentive, shift differential, and uniform allowance.

Requirements:

• Typical education includes a High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Applicants must have completed and attach the “Post Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)” with a minimum “T-Score” score of 45 or higher to their application and possess a minimum of 30 college semester units upon successful completion of the academy.
• Certificates over two years old will not be accepted. OR
• Be currently enrolled in a POST academy in good standing, with a “T-Score” score of 45 or higher, and possess 30 college semester units upon successful completion of the academy.
• Must have 30 units upon completion of the P.O.S.T. Academy. OR
• Be currently scheduled to take the “Post Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)” at the time of application, with proof of test results or test date uploaded to application. A “T-Score” score of 45 or higher will be required prior to appointment.
• Must have 30 units upon completion of the P.O.S.T. Academy.
• Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment as a peace officer per government code section 1031.4
• No felony convictions.
• Shall be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.