Police Officer Trainee

City of Beverly Hills; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Beverly Hills is looking for motivated candidates for the Police Officer Trainee position, which offers a $15,000 signing bonus. This role transitions from a non-sworn trainee to a sworn officer after successful completion of the Police Academy. Candidates must be able to fulfill educational and background requirements while demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of the USA or lawful permanent resident.
• Minimum age of 20.5 years at time of appointment.
• Must meet psychological and background standards.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property.
• Maintain law and order; respond to emergency calls.
• Patrol the city enforcing laws.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Judgment

Education

36 semester units from an accredited college

Form DD214 for military applicants

Job description

The City of Beverly Hills is offering a $15,000 Signing Bonus

for Police Officer Trainees.

Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do
The Beverly Hills Police Department is responsible for safeguarding the lives and property of City residents. The department is a leader in early response times and its dedicated officers work with the community to keep neighborhoods problem-free. The BHPD values its reputation as an agency that earns the public's trust through efficient, impartial police service.

What We're Looking for
The City of Beverly Hills Police Department is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer Trainee.

Police Officer Trainees are non-sworn civilian employees until they successfully graduate from the Police Academy and are sworn in as Police Officers.

Distinguishing Characteristics

While distinctively uniformed as a non-sworn officer in training; develops minimum qualifications required for a career in law enforcement.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives technical supervision from a Police Officer or higher level sworn classification. May receive technical supervision from non-sworn personnel.

Selection Process
All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes alone will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

The selection process may consist of the following components:

• Application Review
  • Please attach all education, trainings, courses, and/or certificates required as part of the minimum qualifications to your application. This includes either a diploma, official or unofficial transcript and/or Form DD214 to verify either Track 1 or Track 2 as outlined under the Experience and Training minimum requirements. Applicants who fail to provide documentation verifying that they meet the minimum requirements, will not continue in the recruitment process.
• Assessment of Supplemental Questionnaire
  • Respond in full to all supplemental questions. Responses such as "see resume" will not be accepted and will result in the disqualification of your application.
  • The supplemental questionnaire may be used as an assessment tool to determine the most qualified applicants for this position.
• Written Exam
  • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the NTN Examination. The exam fee is $65. A voucher may be provided to those experiencing financial hardship. Please contact [e-mail] to inquire about financial assistant with the written exam.
  • Candidates who have taken the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) examination at another agency within the last 12 months may attach a copy of their t-score (50 or better) to their employment application to fulfill this requirement.
• Performance Exam
  • Candidates who are successful on the Written Exam will participate in a Physical Agility Test (PAT). The PAT is held at Rio Hondo Community College bi-monthly on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
• Oral Interviews
  • Candidates who pass the PAT will be invited to the Oral Interview. Oral interview dates are continuous and candidates will be notified of the interview date after they successfully pass the PAT.

For a more information about the process, please visit www.joinbhpd.org.

Conclusion
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.

Disaster Service Workers
All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.Examples of Essential Duties -Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs duties to protect life and property.

Maintains law and order and responds to emergency calls.

May patrol the City enforcing the criminal and traffic laws of the City, State and Nation.

May perform investigations or training duties.

Receive academy instruction in Police Department policies and procedures, weaponless defense, criminal and civil law, physical fitness techniques, use of firearms,

arrest procedures, community relations, operation of emergency vehicles, and other mandated courses.

Observe sworn police personnel in the processing arrestees, including booking, fingerprinting, custody, and control.

May perform non-sworn police support functions, such as traffic and crowd control as directed during training process.

Experience and Training

Experience:

No experience is required; however, candidates with prior internship or experience in a government/municipal public safety department are highly desirable.

Training:

Track 1: At least 36 semester units (or 54 quarter units) from an accredited college or university at the time of application. Must provide a diploma, official or unofficial transcripts at time of application.

Track 2: A minimum of four years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard) after an Honorable Discharge. (Must provide Form DD214 at time of application.)

License and Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Other Requirements

Must be a citizen of the United States of America, or a lawful permanent resident, at the time of application.

Minimum 20.5 years of age at time of appointment.

Must be able to meet physical standards.

Must meet psychological and background standards that reflect the following:

Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.

Knowledge of:

Standard office practices, methods, and procedures; use of computer equipment and relevant software.

Ability to:

Qualify for and meet the ongoing standards of a P.O.S.T. certified basic police academy.

Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Intermittently, review, and evaluate documents related to department operations; observe, identify, and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret, and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.

Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.

Operate and use standard office equipment including computers and applicable software.

Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.