Academy-Sponsored Police Trainee: Path to Officer

City of Pittsburg; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Pittsburg in California seeks Police Officer Trainees to be sponsored for the 26-week law enforcement academy. This entry-level, non-sworn trainee role provides medical, dental, and vision benefits while attending the academy, with assignment to the Police Department as a temporary position.

Ideal candidates will show ethical behavior, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to learn laws, procedures, and community policing concepts in a fast-paced public safety environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to attend POST Basic Police Academy.
• Temporary appointment during the academy; student trainees gain essential training.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage while in academy.

Responsibilities

• Ride with officers to observe and learn peace officer responsibilities.
• Operate information equipment and research data as directed.
• Assist with property/evidence handling and related tasks.
• Represent the City with dignity and cooperation in all relations.
• Build positive working relationships with staff and the public.

Skills

Learn procedures

Laws and regulations knowledge

Strong ethics

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Operate vehicle/equipment

Community policing understanding

Adaptive and flexible

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

POST Basic Academy eligibility

Job description

The City of Pittsburg in California seeks Police Officer Trainees to be sponsored for the 26-week law enforcement academy. This entry-level, non-sworn trainee role provides medical, dental, and vision benefits while attending the academy, with assignment to the Police Department as a temporary position.

Ideal candidates will show ethical behavior, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to learn laws, procedures, and community policing concepts in a fast-paced public safety environment.