Police Officer Trainee
2 weeks ago
Description
*To qualify for this position, you must have taken the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) and scored a total of 55 or above.
**Police Officer Trainees, while at the Police Academy and who have not graduated from the Police Academy, shall be compensated at a rate of 10 percent (10%) less than Step 1 of the range for Police Officer.
The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn individual in a trainee capacity who has not completed a Basic P.O.S.T. Academy. The primary responsibility of the Trainee is to attend a P.O.S.T. certified academy to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume the position as an entry level, sworn Hercules Police Officer.
Additionally, incumbents in this class who have successfully completed the Basic P.O.S.T. Academy, received a Certificate of Completion, and have not reached their twenty-first birthday; may serve as a sworn Police Officer Trainee with their primary responsibility being the successful completion of the Patrol Field Training Program. Upon reaching their twenty-first birthday, incumbents may assume the duties of an entry level sworn Hercules Police Officer.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the training level in law enforcement, performing all duties required to effectively develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume the role of a sworn Hercules Police Officer. Incumbents will be assigned to a P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy. This class is distinguished from uniformed civilian police-related classes by designation and the responsibilities and authorities associated with designations as a sworn peace officer under the laws of the State. It is further distinguished from Police Sergeant, which both supervises and participates in law enforcement activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
While attending the Police Academy, the trainee will receive direction from Academy Staff and general supervision from the Field Training Program Sergeant or his/her designee. Upon completion of the Academy and Field Training Program receives supervision from Police Officer designated as an Officer-In-Charge, Police Sergeant, Police Commander, Police Chief, or their designees.
Essential Functions
Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
As a non-sworn Trainee
Attends and successfully completes a P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy
As a sworn Police Officer Trainee
Successful Completion of the Patrol Field Training Program
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents Analyze problems and situations accurately and adopt a quick, effective, and responsible course of action even in emergency or stressful situations Establish and maintain positive business and community relationships Read and understand departmental policies and rules Read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies Make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines Prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written materials Understand and follow oral and written directions Learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operations of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation Write reports
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES :
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities listed above would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area and college level course work in criminology, law enforcement or police science is desirable.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must:
Citizenship Requirement:
Be a United States Citizen or resident alien with application for citizenship in progress
(Proof of Citizenship to be provided by third day of work)
General Requirements:
Be a high school graduate, or GED equivalent
Be at least 20 years of age at time of appointment
Possess a valid California driver's license (at time of appointment) and a good driving record
Obtain and attach proof of a T-Score of 55 or higher with application
Must be able to obtain required P.O.S.T. certification and maintain firearms qualification
Physical Requirements:
Have normal color vision
Have vision of not less than 20/30 (corrected in each eye)
Possess satisfactory hearing capabilities
Be free of disabling physical conditions or diseases that interfere with police work
Be emotionally stable and mature
Possess strength and physical ability necessary to perform the duties of a Police Officer
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