Police Officer Trainee: POST Academy Path

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Police Officer Trainee to enroll in a POST-certified academy and receive the academic and physical training required for appointment as a Police Officer.

The trainee position provides a transition into the Police Officer role, with sworn appointment upon successful academy completion and officer availability. Benefits are those of a civilian employee.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Free of any felony convictions.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for citizenship.
• Age at least 21 years; vision 20/30 with correction.

Responsibilities

• Attend a basic POST-certified police academy for overview of the criminal justice system, laws, procedures, and physical fitness.
• Receive training to understand Police Department functions and officer responsibilities.
• Undergo academy and field training to become a Police Officer.

Skills

Observe accurately

Think quickly

Understand laws

Prepare reports

Firearms proficiency

Follow instructions

Public interaction

Academy requirements

Memory and detail recall

Emergency judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Class C California Driver's License

Tools

None

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Police Officer Trainee to enroll in a POST-certified academy and receive the academic and physical training required for appointment as a Police Officer.

The trainee position provides a transition into the Police Officer role, with sworn appointment upon successful academy completion and officer availability. Benefits are those of a civilian employee.