Police Officer Trainee — Academy Path and CalPERS Benefits

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

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.