Police Academy Trainee

South Gate Police Department; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gate Police Department recruits to attend the prescribed Basic Police Academy, maintain acceptable grades, graduate, and participate in field exercises. The trainee will be in a non-sworn status during training and will work under the supervision of Police Sergeant or academy staff.

The program develops minimum qualifications for a career in police service, and graduation leads to advancement to the rank of Police Officer.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• California Class C driver’s license required; proof of insurance.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of application.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attends Academy classroom instruction on police policies, procedures, and related subjects.
• Participates in field exercises and physical training routines; maintains notebooks and reports.

Job description

South Gate Police Department recruits to attend the prescribed Basic Police Academy, maintain acceptable grades, graduate, and participate in field exercises. The trainee will be in a non-sworn status during training and will work under the supervision of Police Sergeant or academy staff.

The program develops minimum qualifications for a career in police service, and graduation leads to advancement to the rank of Police Officer.