Police Officer Trainee: Academy to Sworn Officer

Cypress Police Department; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cypress Police Department seeks a Police Officer Trainee in Cypress, CA. This is a temporary, non-benefitted, academy-sponsored position; after successful academy completion, the trainee will become a sworn Police Officer.

The role trains in core law enforcement practices, crime prevention, first aid, and weapons handling under supervision. Candidates must meet POST requirements and may pursue bilingual skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university is desirable.
• Aspiring officers must meet POST guidelines and attend academy.
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assignment in police unit, answer calls and protect life and property; enforce laws.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, burglaries, deaths and other incidents.
• Make arrests as necessary.
• Interview victims, complainants and witnesses.
• Interrogate suspects, gather and preserve information; testify in court.

Skills

Patrol duties

Investigations

Communication

Lawful discretion

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

Weapons handling

First aid

Job description

The Cypress Police Department seeks a Police Officer Trainee in Cypress, CA. This is a temporary, non-benefitted, academy-sponsored position; after successful academy completion, the trainee will become a sworn Police Officer.

The role trains in core law enforcement practices, crime prevention, first aid, and weapons handling under supervision. Candidates must meet POST requirements and may pursue bilingual skills.