Police Officer Trainee: Path to POST Academy

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Concord NC; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Concord Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Trainee to begin a path toward becoming a certified police officer. Trainees will be assigned to attend a POST-approved Police Academy, with acceptance into the Academy and passing the POST-written examination being conditions for advancement.

The ideal candidate will have substantial college coursework (60+ semester units) and may substitute military experience for some units.

Qualifications

• A T-Score of 50 or higher on the California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (POST Pellet B) is required.
• Candidates with at least three years of recent military experience may substitute 15 semester units.
• The ideal candidate has the equivalent of 60 college semester units or more; 30 semester units are required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Attend an upcoming POST-approved Police Academy; acceptance by the Academy is a condition for employment.
• Meet the academic and testing requirements as part of the trainee program.

Skills

POST test score

Education

60 college semester units

30 semester units minimum

60 units or equivalent for Police Officer

military experience substitute for 15 semester units

Job description

The City of Concord Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Trainee to begin a path toward becoming a certified police officer. Trainees will be assigned to attend a POST-approved Police Academy, with acceptance into the Academy and passing the POST-written examination being conditions for advancement.

The ideal candidate will have substantial college coursework (60+ semester units) and may substitute military experience for some units.