Police Trainee

Salary: $62.89 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Police Officer Trainee position is a non-sworn position for individuals who have not yet attended a police academy. If selected, the Town will compensate you at an hourly rate while you attend the Police Academy as a Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department-sponsored trainee. Read the “Attending a P.O.S.T. Police Academy” section in this job announcement for more information on what to expect.

Requirements:

• Have a high school degree, GED, AA or 4-year college degree or higher.
• Have at least 60 college semester units or 90 college quarter units from an accredited college.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Submit Pellet-B and WSTB scores dated within one year with a minimum passing score of 42.
• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including, but not limited to criminal history; Department of Justice fingerprinting; medical exam, including drug screening; polygraph; and psychological exam.
• Attend and successfully complete a California P.O.S.T. approved basic academy. The Academy is about 26 weeks long (or 928 hour) long and covers all aspects of police work.
• Participate in rigorous physical, academic, and tactical training to prepare for the demands of a Police Officer role.
• Learn and understand state and local laws, ordinances, and departmental policies.
• Develop skills in de-escalation, community interaction, investigation techniques, and report writing.
• Perform related duties as required and directed by academy instructors and department leadership.

Preferred Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to fluently speak and understand a foreign language.