Police Officer Trainee

3 weeks ago

Martinez, California, United States City of Martinez, CA Full time
Job Title: Police Officer Trainee

Join the City of Martinez Police Department as a Police Officer Trainee and embark on a rewarding career in law enforcement. As a Police Officer Trainee, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow with our team, developing the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this challenging and rewarding field.

Job Summary:

The Police Officer Trainee will attend a POST-certified Police Recruit Academy and undergo field training within various divisions of the Police Department. Upon graduation from the Academy, the recruit will be sworn in as a Police Officer with full police authority.

Responsibilities:
  • Attend a basic POST-certified Academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, including knowledge of laws and training in police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and awareness of the functions and responsibilities of Police Officers and how they relate to field operations.
  • Participate in field training, including instruction by a Range Master on proper handling of firearms, review of radio codes and applicable Penal Code sections, and observation of communications operators.
  • Assist with security duties, booking, searching, and processing paperwork on prisoners or arrestees, and patrol work to observe law enforcement activities such as maintenance of order, prevention of crime, protection of citizens and property, and learning the city's jurisdictional boundaries.
  • Review report procedures and techniques for directing traffic and filing court packages dealing with criminal prosecution, and learn computer classification and coding systems.
Requirements:
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
  • Must have a valid and appropriate California driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Must pass a medical examination and a psychological and background investigation.
  • Must have a 20/100 vision or better, correctable to 20/30 in each eye, and ability to pass a polygraph examination.
Benefits:

The City of Martinez offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security.
  • Retiree Health Benefit Reimbursement: Based on years of service, up to 100% after 25 years of service.
  • Deferred Comp: The City contributes $65.00 per month into a deferred compensation (ICMA) 457 plan.
  • Vacation: Accrued at 8 hours per month for the first 4 years and up to 16.67 for 20 years and over.
  • Holidays: Fourteen days per year.
  • Floating Holiday: One 28 hour floating holiday per year.
  • Sick Leave: Accrued indefinitely at the rate of 8 hours per month.
  • Uniform Allowance: Regular status employees with the Police Department are entitled to receive an annual $625 uniform allowance.
  • Longevity Pay: 5% at 15 years of service, an additional 2% at 20 years of service, and an additional 2.5% at 25 years of service.
  • Bilingual Pay: 2% for one language and 4% for two or more languages. Sign language included.
  • Meal Allowance: A meal allowance of $15.00 shall be paid for every four (4) hours of unscheduled overtime.
  • Health Insurance: The City contracts with the Public Employees' Retirement System for health benefits for this group.
  • Dental Insurance: The City pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for the employee and dependents.
  • Vision Insurance: The City pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for the employee and dependents.
  • Life/Disability: The City pays the premium for life and disability insurance for the employee only.
  • Health Club Reimbursement: The City pays up to $50.00 a month for health club membership.
  • Training/Education Reimbursement: The City pays up to $1000 per fiscal year.
  • Education Incentive: 3% additional pay for Associate of Arts degree or Intermediate Post Certificate and an additional 6% for a BA/BS degree or Advanced Post Certificate.

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