Police Officer Trainee

La Mesa Police Department; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Mesa seeks to hire a Police Officer Trainee, offering the entry-level path to a career in municipal law enforcement. Trainees will attend a POST-certified academy and advance to Police Officer upon graduation.

As a Police Officer, you will enforce laws, control traffic, conduct investigations, and support crime prevention programs, with opportunities across patrol and investigative units.

Qualifications

• Police Officer Trainee is the entry-level position to a career in municipal law enforcement.
• Trainees shall attend a POST-certified academy.
• Trainees progress to Police Officer upon graduation and oath.

Responsibilities

• As a Police Officer, enforces laws and prevents crimes.
• Controls traffic flow and enforces traffic regulations.
• Conducts investigations and supports crime prevention programs.

Job description

City of La Mesa - "The Jewel of the Hills"

Announces An Exceptional Career Opportunity

POLICE OFFICER

The La Mesa Police Department maintains the highest commitment to the community through service, honor, integrity and professionalism. There are numerous assignments within the department which include patrol, field training officer, investigations, motor officer, school resource officer, special investigations unit, street team, honor guard and the Special Response Team. If you are interested in joining the LMPD's tradition of excellence,

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Police Officer Trainee is the entry-level position to a career in municipal law enforcement. After successfully completing the Police Academy, the Police Officer Trainee will advance to the classification of Police Officer. Upon hire, Trainees shall attend the San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Institute and complete a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified academy. Trainees will receive miscellaneous, non-safety member benefits and shall be enrolled in CalPERS as miscellaneous, non-safety members. Trainees shall progress to Police Officer upon:

• Graduation from the police academy, or upon assignment to a field training program after completion of a portion of the academy meeting the requirements of Penal Code Section 832, and
• Subscribing to the oath or affirmation required by the California Constitution and administered by a duly empowered official of the City of La Mesa.

As a Police Officer, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.