Police Officer Trainee - Academy Sponsorship & Mentorship

City of Gilroy; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship to attend Basic Academy

Mentorship during Academy

Competitive salary

Training and equipment

On-site fitness facility

Specialty assignments

Job summary

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Police Officer Trainee. The Gilroy Police Department sponsors candidates to attend the P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy and provides mentorship during the training.

Sworn officer appointments follow successful academy completion and a Chief’s review. During the trainee phase, you are a temporary, non-sworn employee with a fixed salary listed in this flyer. The department emphasizes community partnership, advanced training, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Attend and graduate from a California P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy.
• Perform learning and physical testing activities during academy.
• Possess and maintain CPR/First Aid certificates within six months of hire.
• Ability to meet P.O.S.T. medical standards and background checks.
• Must have a valid CA driver license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Attend, fully participate in, and graduate from the P.O.S.T. basic academy.
• Perform academic and physical training and testing related to the academy.
• Care for and maintain departmental equipment.
• Report criminal activity and participate in related training programs.
• Participate in academy courses and training as scheduled; may be recalled or speak to groups.

Skills

P.O.S.T. basics

Community engagement

Defensive tactics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Police Officer Trainee. The Gilroy Police Department sponsors candidates to attend the P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy and provides mentorship during the training.

Sworn officer appointments follow successful academy completion and a Chief’s review. During the trainee phase, you are a temporary, non-sworn employee with a fixed salary listed in this flyer. The department emphasizes community partnership, advanced training, and a commitment to