Police Officer Trainee

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Modesto; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Modesto seeks an entry‑level Police Officer Trainee to join the Police Department. The trainee will perform law enforcement, crime prevention, traffic control, and investigative tasks while supporting department programs.

The position is designed for candidates currently attending or who will complete a California POST-certified academy by appointment. Strong knowledge of laws and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions.
• Interviewing and interrogation techniques; collection of evidence.
• Community policing principles and problem-oriented policing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement and crime prevention work.
• Control traffic flow and enforce municipal codes, violations and traffic regulations.
• Perform investigative work and support special crime prevention programs.
• Provide administrative support and handle technical tasks for the department.

Skills

Knowledge of laws

Investigative skills

De-escalation

Firearms safety

Job description

Have you finished the Police Academy and are looking to start your career as a Police Officer?

The Police Officer Trainee is responsible to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.

This is the entry level class in the sworn Police Officer series. The classification is designed for candidates currently attending a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy or for those who will have successfully completed a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy (Intensive, Extended, or Modular formats) by time of appointment. This classification is distinguished from the Police Officer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series since this class is typically used as workKnowledge of: City, state and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions; departmental policies; criminal investigations principles and practices; law enforcement crime prevention community and problem-oriented policing principles; interviewing and interrogation techniques; collection of evidence; and technology including various computer hardware, software applications and electronic applications.

Ability to:

Work in a community-based oriented policing environment, communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; exercise tact, self-restraint and good judgement; demonstrate collaborative problem solving abilities, de-escalate tense and volatile situations; safely and appropriately use firearms and other weapons; enforce laws within established depa