Police Officer – POST Academy Graduate | Community Impact

Albany Police Department; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albany (CA) is seeking a Police Officer-POST Academy Graduate/Participant to safeguard residents and property, enforce laws, and maintain order. The role includes patrols, investigations, and public engagement, with opportunities for specialized units and ongoing professional development.

Qualified sworn personnel or POST Academy graduates participate in field operations, training, and rigorous report writing, contributing to a safe and informed community in Albany.

Qualifications

• Provide a letter verifying current enrollment in a California POST Academy or a certificate of completion if you graduated in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot; observes, investigates, and reports suspicious and hazardous conditions; apprehends and arrests law violators.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of city ordinances, state laws, and federal laws.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths, and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions, and takes statements from complainants, suspects, and witnesses; completes reports.
• Serves as Field Training Officer, as assigned; trains new recruits and lateral police officers; documents trainee progress and prepares evaluations.
• Organizes community outreach events; speaks before business, school, civic and special groups, as necessary.

Education

California POST Academy

Job description

The City of Albany (CA) is seeking a Police Officer-POST Academy Graduate/Participant to safeguard residents and property, enforce laws, and maintain order. The role includes patrols, investigations, and public engagement, with opportunities for specialized units and ongoing professional development.

Qualified sworn personnel or POST Academy graduates participate in field operations, training, and rigorous report writing, contributing to a safe and informed community in Albany.