Police Officer Trainee (Recruit)

Oakley Police Department; Oakley (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Oakley Police Department in California is seeking Police Officer-Trainees to attend a POST-certified academy. This at-will, limited-term position offers $38.00 per hour and a signing bonus up to $2,500.

Benefits begin after hire, including city-paid health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave, and holiday pay. Officer-Trainees will receive academic and physical training, including firearms handling, report writing, and public interactions, with progression after academy and

Qualifications

• Must be 20 1/2 years old at time of application submittal
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid California driver’s license with good driving record
• Must pass POST-certified academy, polygraph, medical, psychological exams and background check
• Screening at any point based on position requirements and potential waivers may apply

Responsibilities

• Attend a POST-certified academy to learn basic criminal justice, laws, procedures and physical fitness
• Undergo training to understand police functions and field operations
• Academy and field training include firearms handling, radio codes, court system overview
• Duties include public information, writing police reports and observing law enforcement activities

Skills

Public safety awareness

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

California driver’s license

Job description

Join Oakley Police Department

The city is currently seeking candidates to attend the Police Academy

Full Time $38.00 hourly

City of Oakley is offering a hiring bonus of up to $2,500. If hired by OPD, half of the bonus will be considered when you clear field training and the other half will be considered when you clear probation.

Police Officer - Trainees are assigned to attend a P.O.S.T. certified police academy. During the academy program, Police Officer-Trainees receive the academic and physical training required for appointment to the position of Police Officer. Police Officer-Trainees are at will, limited term position.

After successful completion of the academy, police officers receive step increases on an annual basis. Benefits will begin on the first of the month following the hire date and include city-paid health and dental insurance for employees and dependants, retirement, vacation and sick accruals, holiday pay and deferred compensation.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

Minimum: Must be 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application submittal; must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate; must have a valid California driver's license with a good driving record; in addition to passing a P.O.S.T certified police academy applicant must pass a polygraph examinations, medical examination, psychological exam and background investigation.

Candidates may be screened out at any point in the process based on the position requirements. The Oakley Police Department reserves the right to waive selection components of individuals based on prior experience or certification.

Please read the Peace Officer Candidate Selection Standards to ensure you meet the requirements to become a Police Officer.

Important

Applicant must meet all schedule deadlines.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Attend a certified academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness.
• Undergoes training to develop an awareness of the functions and responsibilities of Police Officers and how they relate to field operations.
• Academy and field training includes activities such as:
• Instruction on proper handling and firing of firearms.
• Review of radio codes and applicable Penal Code sections.
• Overview of the court system
• Public contact skills including, but not limited to: Answering telephone calls and dispensing public information.
• Writing and editing police reports.
• Observing law enforcement activities such as maintenance of order, crime prevention, and protection of citizens and property.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Basic functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies.
• Activities and programs of a municipal Police Department.
• Basic principles of record keeping.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

Ability to:

• Learn basic functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies.
• Learn police terminology and law enforcement codes.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish