Police Officer Trainee Position

2 weeks ago


Delano, California, United States City of Delano CA Full time
Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Police Officer Trainee will attend and participate in a comprehensive training program at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic police academy and maintain academic standards required. The successful candidate will learn, train, and perform all related learning and testing activities related to the technical knowledge, skills, and physical abilities required to perform in the capacity of a sworn police officer.

Key Responsibilities
  • Attend, participate, and successfully complete a California P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy.
  • Comply with dress code and appearance standards of P.O.S.T. Academy.
  • Learns, applies knowledge, and successfully completes academic assignments and tests of P.O.S.T. Academy as directed and required.
  • Participates and successfully completes physical fitness activities of P.O.S.T. Academy and of the Delano Police Department.
  • Participates in the firearms course resulting in achieving a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832 both at the P.O.S.T. Academy and at the Delano Police Department.
  • Follows prescribed safety policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Ensures readiness to participate in all assigned daily activities with required gear and supplies.
  • Interacts and communicates with academy staff, students, and City personnel.
  • Participates in weaponless self-defense training.
  • May be required to operate an assigned motor vehicle to and from the P.O.S.T. academy, and operates a motor vehicle during defensive drivers training.
  • Successfully receives OC Spray and/or a Taser certification.
  • Keeps Delano Police Department Supervisor informed of any absences, accidents, incidents, or injuries and provides documentation when required.
  • Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California.
  • Associate's Degree with emphasis in criminology, law enforcement/administration of justice, political science, social or behavioral science or a related field, preferred.
  • One (1) to two (2) years of experience in security, intelligence, investigations or law enforcement in the armed forces, general clerical or technical experience in a law enforcement setting, or active participation in a law enforcement-oriented cadet program, preferred.
  • Able to obtain a valid Certificate of Graduation from a P.O.S.T. Police Academy within six months of hire.
  • Possess a Title 22 First Aid/CPR Certificate or be able to obtain by the end of the Police Academy.
  • Work periodically on a rotating shift workweek of 4 or 5 consecutive days, weekends, holidays, overtime, and respond to recall when paged and be physically available.
  • Maintain a valid California Driver License with a driving record acceptable to the City.
  • Failure to complete P.O.S.T. Police Academy and all eligibility requirements for promotion to Police Officer within six months of commencing the Academy Program will be grounds for termination.
Benefits
  • 3% Wage increase FY 24/25
  • $50 per month Certification Pay
  • $50 per month for a Class "A" driver license
  • $50 per month Bilingual Pay for Oral Interpretation
  • $100 per month Bilingual Pay for Written Interpretation
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $600 annually for courses that enable employee to gain skills in their area of responsibility
  • Longevity Pay
  • 4% after 5 years of service
  • 6% after 10 years of service
  • 8% after 15 years of service
  • 10% after 20 + years of service
  • 5% working above classification Pay
  • Shift differential
  • Uniform Allowance (only Public Safety Dispatchers, Property and Evidence Custodian, and Community Service Officers) $70 per month.
  • 4-10 Work Schedule (most classifications)
  • 14 paid Holidays
  • Stand-by Pay
  • Sick Leave Accrual: 3.69 hours bi-weekly, 96 hours annually
  • Vacation Leave Accrual: Bi-weekly hrs Annual Hours
  • 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life benefits for employee
  • $1,600 per month allowance toward dependent health coverage
  • $165 per month cafeteria pay for employees without dependent health coverage (paid twice a year)
  • Life Insurance
  • Annual base salary
  • Minimum $30,000
  • Maximum $150,000
  • City Pension:
  • Classic Members pay 3% of employee contributions for a 2% @ 58 benefit.
  • PEPRA New Members pay 6.2% or 50% of normal cost, whichever is greater for a 2% at 62 benefit.


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