Police Officer Trainee

City of Campbell; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Campbell is hiring an Entry-Level Police Officer Trainee who will attend a POST-Certified Basic Police Academy and then be sworn in as a Police Officer. This non-sworn trainee position starts with training and progresses to sworn status with an 18-month probationary period.

Ideal candidates must meet California POST standards, pass background checks, and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Completion of 40 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion and graduation from POST Basic Police Academy will be required within six months from date of hire which will provide 21 additional college level units.
• No experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend and graduate from a POST Basic Police Academy.
• Participate in required classes at the academy.
• Enforce laws and ordinances; patrol in vehicles, on bikes, or on foot.
• Make arrests as required and testify in court; conduct crime prevention.
• Prepare reports and interact with the public and City departments.

Skills

Good judgment

Legal document literacy

Read maps

Follow instructions

Work under stress

Public service mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

40 semester units or 60 quarter units

POST Basic Police Academy within 6 months

No experience required

Job description

Application Process for Police Officer Trainee (Entry-Level). To avoid delays in processing your application, please read the information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application.

Campbell Police Department invites applications for the Police Officer Trainee position. We invest in our trainees, gearing them for success, and guiding trainees to achieve their fullest potential. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Be the one to make a difference in a community that supports our core values of Service, Justice, and Fundamental Fairness. We offer endless opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact in your community. We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service.

Join our team today and learn more: https://betheonecpd.com

The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn member of the Department who will attend a POST-Certified Basic Police Academy. Upon graduation from the Academy, the Trainee will be sworn in as a Police Officer and begin serving the 18 month probationary period. Upon appointment to the position of Police Officer, the monthly salary will be increased to the first step of the Police Officer salary range.

Ideal Candidate

• Exercise good judgment;
• Read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions;
• Read standard street and highway maps;
• Follow instructions;
• Function effectively under stress;
• Project authority;
• Observe accurately;
• Perform repeated strenuous physical exertion;
• Write reports and correspondence;
• Communicate effectively orally;
• Communicate with all types of people; and
• Meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel.

Typical duties will include, but are not limited to

• Upon appointment, will be required to attend and successfully complete and graduate from a POST Basic Police Academy;
• Must participate in and pass all required classes at the academy;
• May be required to ride on patrol as an observer;
• May be required to perform other non sworn duties as required.
• Enforces Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances;
• Performs patrol duties in cars, on motorcycles or bicycles, and on foot as required;
• Enforces State and local traffic laws to regulate traffic, and investigates accidents;
• Answers calls for service and the protection of life and property;
• Makes arrests as required and testifies in court; performs crime prevention duties and community relations activities;
• Interfaces with all City departments to insure the utmost service to the citizens of Campbell;
• Prepares reports;
• Services and maintains departmental equipment; and
• May relieve or assist Records or Communications personnel.

Education and Experience

• Completion of 40 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university (college units must be completed at time of application).
• Successful completion and graduation from POST Basic Police Academy will be required within six months from date of hire which will provide 21 additional college level units.
• No experience necessary.

Ability to

• Learnlaws of arrest and pertinent local, State and other laws;
• Reasonably interpret the technical concepts of law;
• Use and care for firearms;
• Observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places and judge situations and persons accurately;
• Work without exacting supervision;
• Operate a police mobile and portable radio;
• Prepare accurate police reports.

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

Additional Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.
• At least 20.5 years of age at the date of application and age 21 by date of appointment.
• Physical capacity to meet standards established by the City of Campbell.
• Must have at least 20/40 uncorrected vision accessed for both eyes together. Must meet POST physical standards.

Probationary Period

Upon date of hire and 18 months following the date of swearing in as a Police Officer.

Required Documents

• A passing POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-Score of 50 or above at the time of application;
• Submit a passing National Testing Network Frontline law enforcement test (with reading and writing scores of 70% or higher and video score of 65% or higher) at the time of application;

Background Investigation and Polygraph Test

An intensive background investigation will be conducted on each final candidate in accordance with the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Peace Officer Background Investigations Guidelines. Candidates will also be required to successfully pass a polygraph test administered by a licensed polygrapher, a psychological exam given by a City-selected psychologist and a medical exam by a City physician (to include a stress test EKG, Audiogram test, Pulmonary Function Test, x-ray, and general physical examination). The results of the psychological exam are valid for one year. Suitability for employment will also be based on the following POST job dimensions: problem-solving ability, learning ability, observation skills, willingness to confront problems, interest in people, interpersonal sensitivity, desire for self-improvement, dependability, integrity, credibility as a witness in a court of law, communication skills, judgment under pressure and physical ability.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call City of Campbell Human Resources at 408-866-2122 or email [e-mail].

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Division.

The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.