Police Cadet: POST Academy Trainee to Officer

City of San Luis Obispo; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Luis Obispo is seeking applicants who are enrolled in or have recently completed a California POST Basic Academy to participate in a training-level, non-sworn position within the police service.

Under supervision, incumbents will attend the POST approved basic academy to gain the required knowledge, skills and physical capabilities for police service. Successful completion leads to promotion to a sworn Police Officer with a one-year probation.

Qualifications

• Completion of POST Basic Academy or enrollment required.
• Must be 20+ years old at appointment and 21 by end of FTO.
• Vision requirements: uncorrected 20/100, corrected to 20/20 (one eye) or 20/30 (both eyes).
• Physically fit with agility test and proportional weight.
• Must have valid California Class C driver's license.
• Pre-employment: physical, polygraph, background investigation, credit check, Livescan.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-safety duties.
• Collect information and data.
• Transport people and materials.
• Attend a California POST approved Basic Academy for training.
• Promotion to sworn Police Officer after academy and FTO completion.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Emergency response

Observation

Report writing

Driving

Firearms safety

Interviewing

People skills

Community relations

Flexible schedule

Psych eval

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

California driver's license

Job description

The City of San Luis Obispo is seeking applicants who are enrolled in or have recently completed a California POST Basic Academy to participate in a training-level, non-sworn position within the police service.

Under supervision, incumbents will attend the POST approved basic academy to gain the required knowledge, skills and physical capabilities for police service. Successful completion leads to promotion to a sworn Police Officer with a one-year probation.