Public Safety Officer POST Academy Attendee/Graduate

Salary: $130,251.00 – $150,782.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under immediate supervision of a Public Safety Lieutenant or Captain, either currently attends the California POST Basic Academy and is learning to perform a wide range of public safety work involving the protection of life and property including law enforcement, crime prevention, fire suppression, rescue, and basic life support activities; or has graduated from the California POST Basic Academy within the last 12 months; and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Continued attendance and/or successful completion of the police academy to prepare for position of Public Safety Officer I.

Requirements:

• Possess and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or related field.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of application.
• Must provide letter from California POST Basic Academy verifying current enrollment or graduation.
• Must provide proof of T-Score.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer physical exam paid for by the City.
• Must successfully complete an extensive background check.