Police Academy Trainee (Entry-Level) – Path to Officer

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

Job summary

The Santa Clara Police Department is seeking an entry-level, non-sworn position that provides a pathway to the Basic Peace Officer Academy. Candidates must meet POST-Entry-Level or NTN requirements and pass the WSTB examination to progress toward a sworn Police Officer role.

Applicants must submit scores and complete all screening steps; the position is open continuously until filled and may be filled near the salary minimum depending on the pool of applicants.

Qualifications

• 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university; no experience required.
• Or 30 semester units or 45 quarter units plus two years of full-time police experience with a sheriff's department, state police, highway patrol, or municipal police department.
• No substitution credits accepted.

Education

60 semester units / 90 quarter units

30 semester units / 45 quarter units + 2 years police experience

Job description

The Santa Clara Police Department is seeking an entry-level, non-sworn position that provides a pathway to the Basic Peace Officer Academy. Candidates must meet POST-Entry-Level or NTN requirements and pass the WSTB examination to progress toward a sworn Police Officer role.

Applicants must submit scores and complete all screening steps; the position is open continuously until filled and may be filled near the salary minimum depending on the pool of applicants.