Police Recruit (Entry Level Position)
Salary: $5,465.00 – $6,645.00 Monthly.
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).
- None Licenses/Certifications are required for this position.
- This is an entry level position; no work experience is required.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City.
- Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a Police radio system.
- Possess a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
- Receive satisfactory results from a background investigation, polygraph test (at the Department’s discretion, a second polygraph may be administered), 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 21 years-of-age at the time of applying for this position.