Police Officer - Trainee

Livermore Police Department; Livermore (CA); In loco; USD 4000 - 4800; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Livermore Police Department is offering a civilian Trainee role with benefits at $44.44 per hour while attending the Police Academy. Upon graduation and swearing in, the Trainee becomes a Police Officer.

The annual salary for Police Officers starts at $126,894.64 with excellent benefits and job stability in Livermore, California. Candidates must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) and the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) within six months of application submission.

Competenze

• Passing score of 50 or higher on the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written test within six months.
• Passing score of 320 or higher on the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Physical Agility Test within six months.

Mansioni

• Patrol assigned area to protect life and property and enforce laws.
• Investigate crimes, conduct investigations and collect evidence.
• Respond to emergencies, administer first aid and provide public services.
• Prepare reports, complete forms, and use computers to document activities.
• Question suspects, serve subpoenas and warrants, and make arrests as needed.

Conoscenze

PELLETB score 50+

WSTB score 320+

Descrizione del lavoro

Trainees are initially hired in a non-sworn civilian classification and earning $44.44 per hour with benefits while attending the Police Academy. Upon graduation and at swearing in, the Trainee becomes a Police Officer. Annual salary for a Police Officers start at $126,894.64 with excellent benefits. For more detailed benefits, please refer to the "Benefits" tab of this job posting.

• A passing score of 50 or higher on the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written test dated within the last six months from the date of application submission.
• A passing score of 320 or higher on the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Physical Agility Test dated within the last six months from the date of application submission.

The below description is for the classification of Police Officer.

DEFINITION

Under direction, a Police Officer patrols an assigned area to protect life and property, prevent crime, maintain order, and enforce laws, ordinances and constitutional mandates; performs investigative work in detection of crime; performs public service tasks; and other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the sworn law enforcement series. Persons in this classification work within the framework of established law enforcement procedures and are expected to exercise independent judgment in dealing tactfully with the public in emotional situations and to react effectively in emergency situations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direction is provided by a Police Sergeant or a higher sworn management position.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide direction to Police Cadets, Community Service Specialists, Reserve Police Officers, volunteers, temporary employees and other employees, as assigned.

Field Functions

Patrols an assigned area of the City by vehicle, foot, or as designated by the supervisor; maintains law and order; responds to emergencies as directed over the radio and telephone; conducts investigations of complaints and crime reports to determine if a crime has been committed; investigates traffic accidents; administers first aid and gives assistance to the injured; makes arrests; serves subpoenas and warrants; guards prisoners; questions suspects; notes and reports unsafe conditions; prepares evidence and appears in court; searches for stolen property and lost persons; provides directions and information to the public regarding laws, ordinances, traffic safety, and available public services and resources; issues citations of traffic violators; analyzes facts, clues, and evidence and makes investigations to determine the identity of law violators and to locate their whereabouts; maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, employees, and the public; operates radio and other communication equipment; protects life, property, public order, and the constitutional rights of all citizens; and takes notes from verbal communication.

Administrative Functions

Writes and prepares reports and completes forms at a rapid rate of speed; collects and gathers data and information using electronic and other resources; and uses computers to perform various functions.

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

Basic English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation, and report writing techniques; basic mathematics; effective communication and public speaking techniques; problem solving techniques; effective interpersonal relations; computer operating systems and software applications.

Demonstrated Skills to:

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; read, understand, explain, implement, and enforce technical material consisting of laws, policies, regulations, guidelines and orders concerning the protection of life, property, and the maintenance of law, order, and the peace; observe and accurately recall names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; think and act quickly in emergencies; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; use good judgment in making decisions, often under pressure; understand and carry out written and oral directions; speak clearly and concisely; write at a fast rate of speed to prepare accurate and factual written reports; perform basic math computations; safely operate motor vehicles; establish cooperative relationships with co-workers, supervisors, public officials, employees of other agencies; be mentally alert to make observations; relate effectively to the general public; utilize computers and computer software, as required; adhere to the California Peace Officer Standards