Police Officer (Entry Level/ Academy Graduate)

Milpitas; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking entry-level Police Officers to serve a diverse community in Milpitas. This role involves performing essential law enforcement duties such as traffic control, conducting investigations, and making arrests. The Milpitas Police Department is dedicated to protecting lives and property, operating 24/7 with various specialized units. Candidates will benefit from a supportive environment that values professional growth and community service. If you're passionate about law enforcement and eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; relevant education qualifies.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License or be able to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties including traffic control and investigations.
• Patrol in computer-equipped vehicles and prepare reports.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Investigation Skills

Traffic Control

Report Writing

Education

Sixty semester units in police science or related fields

Job description

Police Officer (Entry Level/ Academy Graduate)

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Position Overview

Police Officers serve a diverse community by performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties, including controlling traffic flow, conducting investigations, patrolling in computer-equipped vehicles, making arrests, interviewing victims, complainants, witnesses, collecting evidence, and preparing reports.

About the Department

The Milpitas Police Department is committed to protecting lives and property through professional and responsive services. It operates 24/7 and includes units such as Administration, Patrol, Traffic Safety, Investigations, and more.

Why Choose Milpitas?

Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is part of Silicon Valley, with a growing population of nearly 80,000, affordable housing, and strategic location between major freeways.

Application Requirements

• Experience: None required; any relevant experience or education is qualifying.
• Education: Sixty semester units in police science or related fields.
• Licenses: Valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain one.

Required Attachments

• POST Entry Level Police Officer test with a minimum T-score of 45, taken within the last year.
• Physical agility test certificate from SBRSTC within the last year.
• Highest education degree, certificate, or transcripts.

Selection Process

Includes evaluation of application, interviews, background checks, polygraph, psychological and medical exams. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee progression.

Additional Information

For more details, visit Milpitas Official Website.