Public Safety Officer Trainee

Rohnert Park, CA
Rohnert Park Public Safety Department

Salary: $5,428.42 Monthly

Position Summary:

The Public Safety Officer Trainee is a probationary employee and must successfully complete all academy courses, including but not limited to academic coursework, physical training, vehicle operation, and use of weapons. Incumbents are subject to termination without cause and without a reason. Upon successful completion and graduation from the academy, a trainee may be considered for appointment to the position of probationary Public Safety Officer.

Essential Functions:

  • Attends and participates in a comprehensive training program at a Basic Police Academy for a period of approximately five (5) months
  • Receives instruction in the interpretation and application of the Penal Code, Vehicle Code and other laws relating to the protection of life and property
  • Receives, learns and understands instruction in basic criminal investigation procedures and techniques, including but not limited to police ethics, witness interrogation, and collection of evidence
  • Receives and participates in firearm training, classroom instruction in enforcement psychology, enforcement tactics, effective writing, and speaking
  • Learns radio operations and methods of traffic, riot and crowd control
  • Participates in and trains for physical strength and agility, and in Emergency Vehicle operations

Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years old at the time of appointment.
  • US Citizen or US Citizen prior to appointment.
  • For individuals wearing eyeglasses or hard contact lenses, uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better in both eyes is required; correctable vision of 20/30 when both eyes are tested together. If an individual has uncorrected vision of more than 20/100 they must use soft contact lenses. For individuals who wear soft contact lenses there is no “uncorrected” vision standard. However, individuals who wear soft contact lenses must be corrected to 20/30 when both eyes are tested, and have successfully worn soft contact lenses for six (6) months prior to employment.
  • Normal hearing acuity.
  • Must be fully vaccinated before the start date of the April Academy.
  • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and any employment or volunteer work that demonstrates good work habits would be qualifying.
  • Highly desirable: The completion of some college level semester units.
  • Possession of a Class C California Driver’s License.
  • Highly desirable: Completion of a Firefighter 1 Academy. Firefighter I or Firefighter II Certification through the California Office of the State Fire Marshal.