Police Officer Trainee

Stockton Police Department; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus - $15,000

Relocation Assistance Reimbursement

40 hours of vacation

Health plan contribution by City

Job summary

Stockton Police Department is recruiting a Police Officer Trainee. See the City of Stockton Police website for details.

Incentives include a $15,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, 40 hours of vacation on entry, and employer health plan contributions. Applicants must pass the PAT and PELLETB tests, complete a background investigation with polygraph and DOJ fingerprints, be 20 at application and 21 by appointment, hold a California Class C license, and be able to pass medical, vision, and

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a polygraph and DOJ fingerprint clearance.
• Must pass a physical examination including drug screen; vision 20/100 uncorrected; 20/30 corrected; color blindness disqualifies; hearing normal (5/5).
• Age: 20 at application, 21 by appointment.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Skills

Background check

PAT/PELLETB tests

Age requirement

Driver's license

Residency requirement

Work shifts flexibility

Job description

START A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

View the City of Stockton Police website https://joinstocktonpd.com/

INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:

• Sign on Bonus - $15,000
• Relocation Assistance Reimbursement
• 40 hours of vacation available for immediate use

OTHER INCENTIVES:

• City pays the entire employee share of their health plan contribution

CLASSIFIED/REPRESENTED POSITION

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

*PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (PAT) and PELLETB Written Test

Saturday, December 5, 2026

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

• Must successfully complete a background investigation, which shall include a polygraph and psychological examination, and a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• 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 able to pass a physical examination, which includes a drug screen, administered by the City Physician. Vision requirements are 20/100 uncorrected; 20/30 corrected. Color blindness will be cause for rejection. Hearing must be within normal range -- 5/5.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays; and drive.
• The City of Stockton requires employees in a public safety classification to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times. Employees will be required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety and welfare needs of the City. New employees have up to three (3) months from the date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.

Age: Must be twenty (20) years of age at the time of application, and twenty-one (21) years of age by the time of appointment.

Driver's License: Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates must possess the knowledge, skills, and physical/mental abilities.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.