Entry-Level Peace Officer Trainee – Police Academy

City of Santa Clara; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Clara invites applications for an entry-level, non-sworn police position. Selected candidates join the Basic Peace Officer Academy and must obtain POST certification before becoming sworn Police Officers.

Applicants must provide PELLETB and NTN scores and meet WSTB requirements; tickets apply to the eligibility list. Minimum education includes college units with or without experience; a California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of academic coursework with no experience required; OR
• Completion of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units and two years full-time, paid, recent police experience with a sheriff's department, state police, highway patrol, or municipal police department.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and during employment.

Skills

PELLETB Score

NTN Score

WSTB

CA Driver's License

Education

60 sem units / 90 qtr units

30 sem units / 45 qtr units + 2 yrs police experience

Job description

The City of Santa Clara invites applications for an entry-level, non-sworn police position. Selected candidates join the Basic Peace Officer Academy and must obtain POST certification before becoming sworn Police Officers.

Applicants must provide PELLETB and NTN scores and meet WSTB requirements; tickets apply to the eligibility list. Minimum education includes college units with or without experience; a California driver’s license is required.