Police Officer Trainee: Start Serving with Impact

City of Campbell River; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Campbell invites applications for the Police Officer Trainee position. We invest in our trainees, gearing them for success, and guiding trainees to achieve their fullest potential. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

Be the one to make a difference in a community that supports our core values of Service, Justice, and Fundamental Fairness. Ideal candidates must meet POST standards, complete required coursework, and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Completion of 40 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university (college units must be completed at time of application).
• Successful completion and graduation from POST Basic Police Academy will be required within six months from date of hire which will provide 21 additional college level units.
• No experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend and graduate from the POST Basic Police Academy.
• Participate in and pass all required classes at the academy.
• Enforce laws and ordinances; perform patrols and traffic enforcement.
• Prepare reports and testify in court; engage in community relations activities.

Skills

Judgment

Legal reading

Map reading

Follow instructions

Stress management

Authority projection

Observation

Physical stamina

Report writing

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

POST standards

Education

40+ semester units / 60+ quarter units

POST Basic Police Academy completion

Job description

City of Campbell invites applications for the Police Officer Trainee position. We invest in our trainees, gearing them for success, and guiding trainees to achieve their fullest potential. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

Be the one to make a difference in a community that supports our core values of Service, Justice, and Fundamental Fairness. Ideal candidates must meet POST standards, complete required coursework, and be legally eligible to work in the United States.