Police Officer Trainee #17 (Open Until Filled)

Stockton Unified School District; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockton Unified School District seeks a Police Officer Trainee to begin entry‑level training toward sworn service. You will work under supervision while preparing for the POST Academy and eventual Police Officer I appointment.

Responsibilities include classroom and field training, responding to calls, and performing basic investigative tasks as you learn the laws, procedures, and equipment used in school‑based law enforcement. This role is temporary while training is completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 20 years old at time of application and 21 by appointment.
• Citizen of the United States or permanent resident who has applied for citizenship.
• Must pass a background investigation, including a psychological exam and fingerprint clearance.
• Must pass a physical examination, including a drug screen.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Trains in a classroom and/or field setting to learn to perform the normal functions of a California peace officer and school police authority.
• Complete the POST Basic Academy training program including studying, testing, and fitness/arrest exercises.
• As a trainee with a training officer, may respond to alarms and other calls for service.
• Performs non‑complex criminal investigations and protective service duties in training.
• Attend a police academy to prepare for Officer I.
• Attend classes and labs; complete coursework and tests.
• Deliver emergency and non‑emergency messages; maintain notes and basic records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and write in English

Establish and maintain relationships

Follow directions

Interact with juveniles and adults

Observe and recall details

Read maps

Law enforcement procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Age 20+ at application; 21+ by appointment

U.S. citizen or eligible for citizenship

Background check, psych exam, fingerprint clearance

Physical exam including drug screen

Driver’s license

Job description

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

DEFINITION

Police Officer Trainee is an entry‑level, non‑sworn training position in the Police Department. Incumbents are assigned to the POST Basic Academy and must satisfactorily pass all of the requirements that lead to the possession of the Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy Certificate before becoming candidates for the sworn position of Police Officer I. Assignment to this classification is temporary.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Under the direct and/or general supervision of Police Academy staff (e.g., Recruit Training Officer, Academy Instructor, etc.), Field Training Officer, and/or Police Sergeant. Exercises no supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below (E). This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with the classification but are intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.

• Trains in a classroom and/or field setting to learn to perform the normal functions that are consistent with a California peace officer and specifically the school police authority as authorized in section 830.32 of the California Penal Code, and 39670 et seq. of the Education code. (E)
• Responsible for completing the POST Basic Academy training program to include studying, reading/writing, testing, physical fitness/agility/arrest and control exercises and testing. (E)
• As a trainee with a training officer, may respond to alarms and other calls for service. (E)
• Performs a variety of non‑complex criminal investigations and protective service duties in a training setting.
• Attend a police academy to prepare for the position of Police Officer I. (E)
• Attend classes and labs.
• Complete coursework and take tests.
• Deliver emergency and non‑emergency messages.
• Maintain notes and basic records of work performed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• General office practices and the operation of standard office equipment, including a computer.

ABILITY TO

• Read and write in English at the 12th grade level.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Interact and communicate with juveniles and adults in a variety of settings.
• Observe, assimilate, remember, and recall pertinent facts and details.
• Learn to read maps and mapped information.
• Learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology, and operation of equipment used in law enforcement, crime prevention, and investigation.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate received from a recognized accrediting association.
• Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age by time of appointment.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent alien who has applied for citizenship prior to applying for the position of Police Officer Trainee.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, which shall include a psychological examination and fingerprint clearance.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, which includes a drug screen.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Possession of valid California Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and various police equipment.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Walking and running over rough or uneven surfaces.
• Climbing stairs, fences, hills and other slopes.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects or individuals as assigned by the position.
• Physical agility and stamina.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.

HAZARDS

• Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
• Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti‑social, illegal and violent behavior.
• Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.