Police Officer Trainee

Barstow Police Department; Barstow (CA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

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Barstow Police Department is seeking dedicated applicants for the Police Officer Trainee role. Trainees attend an approved academy and, upon successful completion, are sworn in as Police Officers with full powers.

The position requires at least 20 years old at application and 21 at academy graduation, US citizenship, a US high school diploma or GED, and a California Driver’s License. Training includes probationary periods after promotion.

Competenze

• This is an entry-level, non-sworn trainee role; must meet basic public-safety prerequisites.
• At least 20 years old at application and 21 at graduation from the academy.
• Must complete POS T Basic Police Officer Training Academy.
• Possession of a United States high school diploma or GED.
• California Driver’s License required.
• United States citizenship.

Mansioni

• Position begins as Police Officer Trainee; upon academy completion, promoted to Police Officer.
• Attend POS T approved academy and complete probationary period after promotion.
• Perform duties under training with emphasis on community protection and public service.
• Work in outdoor environments and adhere to department rules and procedures.

Conoscenze

Effective verbal and written comms

Customer service skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Ability to follow instructions

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

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Start Your Career in Law Enforcement with the City of Barstow!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while building a rewarding and respected career? The City of Barstow Police Department is seeking dedicated, service-oriented individuals to join our team as Police Officer Trainees. This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated candidates who are passionate about public service, community engagement, and protecting the citizens of Barstow.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only)

The Police Officer Trainee is distinguished from Police Officer in that the trainee attends an approved law enforcement academy. Upon successful completion of academy, trainee will be sworn in as a Police Officer with all duties empowered with a sworn police officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

• This is the training classification for law enforcement in the City of Barstow. This is an entry-level non-sworn classification and upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T. approved academy, a Police Officer Trainee may be appointed to the Police Officer classification.
• At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age at time of graduation from P.O.S.T. approved academy.
• Upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T. approved academy, the selected applicant must successfully complete a probationary period upon promotion into the Police Officer position.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (At time of application)

• Effective verbal and written communication, including active listening and clear articulation
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Modern office equipment, including a computer and applicable software
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness to handle the physical demands of the job
• Notice details and accurately recalling information
• Make ethical and effective decisions under pressure
• Adjust to new and changing environments and situations
• Follow rules, regulations, and procedures
• Work effectively as part of a team and supporting colleagues
• Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age at time of graduation from the police academy.
• A United States high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from a United States institution.
• California Driver’s License
• United States citizenship
• Upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Basic Police Officer Training Academy, the selected applicant must successfully complete a probationary period upon promotion into the Police Officer position.

(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations)

• This position works primarily in an outdoor environment.
• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.