Police Officer Trainee

City of Azusa; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Azusa is looking for Police Officer Trainees who will attend a law enforcement academy. This role involves training to become a sworn officer, requiring strong communication and observation skills. Candidates must meet legal standards and pass a series of assessments. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Bilingual Incentive Pay

Education Incentive Pay

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Obtaining a two or four-year degree from an accredited institution is highly desirable.
• Must pass a background investigation and physical agility test.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete a prescribed law enforcement officer training program.
• Perform duties as required during training.
• Participate in physical agility tests as part of training.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Two-year or four-year degree (desirable)

Job description

SALARY & BENEFIT INFORMATION

$36.44- $44.29 Hourly
$2,915.19 - $3,543.43 Biweekly
$6,316.24 - $7,677.43 Monthly

$1,700- Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits.

Education Incentive Pay, Bilingual Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement & much more!

TEST DATE(S): 04/25/2025

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

This recruitment will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and may close at any time without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately. You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, attends a prescribed law enforcement academy training program for newly hired officers; performs related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This class is reserved for individuals hired as Police Officers who are/will be attending the required basic law enforcement training academy program. Upon successful completion of the required training, employees may be promoted to Police Officer on a probationary basis. A Police Officer Trainee who fails to successfully complete an academy in which he/she was enrolled will be terminated.

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST

• 1.5 mile run in 14.40 minutes or less
• 34 push-ups in 60 seconds
• 38 sit-ups in 60 seconds
• 130 lb. dummy drag 32 ft. in 38 seconds or less

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Resume
Proof of High School/High School equivalency completion

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability.

Participates in and completes a prescribed law enforcement officer training program for entry-level officers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Be a high school graduate, or pass the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level, or pass the California High School Proficiency Examination. Attainment of a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Working knowledge of modern practices and techniques of law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing.

• Vehicle and Penal Codes.
• Laws of arrest.
• Rules of evidence.
• Legal rights of citizens.
• Court procedures.

Ability

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
Use and care of firearms and small equipment.
Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
Represent the City in a variety of meetings; learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner.
Understand, explain, and apply policies and procedures.
Make clear and concise radio transmissions.
Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Special Requirements:

Applicants must meet the California police officer selection standards (Codes 1029 & 1031) as listed below:

• Free of any felony convictions
• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
• At least 18 years of age
• Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
• Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
• A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer

Applicants must successfully pass the following requirements:

• POST-certified basic law enforcement training academy.
• Reading and Writing Ability Assessment.
• Physical Agility Test.
• Oral Interview.
• Background Investigation.
• Medical Evaluation.
• Drug Screening.
• Polygraph Examination.
• Psychological Evaluation.
• Administration Interview.
• Valid, current California Driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Candidates must meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City and the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) as follows:

• Vision standard: correctable to 20/20, normal color vision
• Hearing standard: normal hearing

Environmental Conditions

Works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold.
May be required to respond to after-hours emergency call-outs.

Physical Conditions

Standing, walking, and/or running on uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling, and making repetitive hand movements above and below shoulder level in the performance of daily duties.
The position also requires both near and far vision when performing work and operating assigned equipment as required by POST.
Acute hearing is required when providing phone and face-to-face service.
Grasping, repetitive hand movement, fine coordination, and finger dexterity in handling a firearm.
Lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds is also required.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
All applicants are required to submit a complete City application atwww.azusaca.gov/jobs. Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer): Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Examination Process (Oral Interview): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with theCity of Azusa Civil Service Rule 5.5.1, examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, Physical Agility Exam, and/or Panel Oral Interview.

The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City's obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee.

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!