Police Academy Trainee

Chino Police Department; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (CalPERS)

457 Deferred Compensation

Health Savings Plan

Job summary

The Chino Police Department is hiring Police Academy Trainees. Starting salary ranges from $6,261.75 to $7,591.58 monthly, with extensive benefits including a $2,599 monthly health insurance bank, CalPERS retirement, and 457 plan contributions.

Trainees must be enrolled in or have recently completed a POST-certified academy and may be required to pass a PAT. Progression leads to Police Officer status with a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (required); supplemental Police Science courses (preferred).
• Must be enrolled in a California POST-certified Police Basic Training Academy or have graduated within one year of the application date.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Use and care for firearms as required by the academy training.
• Learn, understand, and apply applicable laws, regulations, and department policies.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WE'RE HIRING POLICE ACADEMY TRAINEE

Starting Salary

$6,261.75 - $7,591.58 Monthly

Excellent Benefits

• $2,599 monthly benefit bank for health insurance
• CalPERS Retirement Plan 2.7% at 57
• City contributions to: 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Health Savings Plan

The Chino Police Department is seeking highly motivated, service-oriented individuals to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, and respect. As a Police Academy Trainee, you'll begin your career with a department dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and providing exceptional public safety services to those who live, work, and play in the City of Chino.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a California POST-certified Police Basic Training Academy or have graduated from one within one year of the application date. To be considered, applicants must attach proof of current academy enrollment or a copy of your valid California POST-certified Police Basic Academy certificate, as applicable. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Depending on your academy status, applicants may be required to participate in a Physical Agility Test (PAT). Qualified applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to continue in the selection process, including an oral interview, comprehensive police background investigation, and an administrative review.

Career Advancement

Police Academy Trainees who successfully complete a California POST-certified Police Basic Training Academy and satisfy all departmental requirements will be promoted to the classification of Police Officer and become members of the Chino Police Officers Association (CPOA). Upon promotion, they will serve a probationary period and be granted full peace officer authority.

Police Officer Salary

$8,333.75 - $10,128.00 Monthly

Plus, eligible pay incentives

The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of a designated training officer, Police Academy Trainees develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Police Officer.

Police Academy Trainee training includes instruction in the criminal justice system, criminal law, police practices and procedures, law enforcement techniques, First Aid, physical conditioning, and departmental orientation and training programs.

Please Note: Police Academy Trainees who do not successfully complete the academy will be separated from employment and may apply for future consideration if eligible.

Essential Functions

• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Use and care for firearms.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
• Learn, understand, and apply applicable laws, regulations, and department policies.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D (required); supplemental Police Science courses (preferred).

Trainee Requirement

• Currently enrolled and actively attending a California POST-certified Police Basic Training Academy; or
• Graduated from a California POST-certified Police Basic Training Academy within one (1) year of the application date.

Licenses/Certifications

Possess a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Proof of current academy enrollment or a valid POST Police Basic Training Academy Certificate mu