Police Officer Trainee — Academy Pay + $10K Bonuses

City of Sausalito; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sausalito is inviting applications for a Police Officer Trainee. Pay is $35.31 per hour during the academy, with $91,811 annually upon successful completion of the academy. A $5,000 hiring bonus is awarded at academy graduation, plus $5,000 after probationary completion, totaling $10,000.

After POST Academy completion, the position becomes a full-time probationary Police Officer. Open until filled; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; or two-year/four-year/advanced degree from an accredited college or university. College coursework in police science, criminal justice, or a related field is desirable.
• Experience: Not required but desired.
• Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Attend a POST-certified training academy to obtain the basic skills and fitness for Police Officer duties.
• Enforce Federal, State, and local laws and respond to calls to protect life and property.
• Undergo a thorough background investigation, polygraph/voice stress analysis, psychological assessment, and medical exam prior to appointment.

Skills

Customer service

Judgment & initiative

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Police science / criminal justice coursework desirable

Job description

The City of Sausalito is inviting applications for a Police Officer Trainee. Pay is $35.31 per hour during the academy, with $91,811 annually upon successful completion of the academy. A $5,000 hiring bonus is awarded at academy graduation, plus $5,000 after probationary completion, totaling $10,000.

After POST Academy completion, the position becomes a full-time probationary Police Officer. Open until filled; equal opportunity employer.