Police Officer Trainee: Start Your Academy in 2027

Santa Rosa Police Department; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Rosa Police Department is inviting qualified applicants to become Police Officer Trainees and, upon academy completion, Police Officers. The agency emphasizes serving the community, enforcing Federal, State and local laws, and maintaining public safety in Santa Rosa.

The department highlights its long history, strong community ties, and a commitment to equity and belonging, inviting candidates to contact SRPD Recruiting for more information.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Graduated from a U.S. High School or passed the G.E.D. Test or California High School Proficiency Exam at time of application
• No felony convictions as an adult

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area of the City in a car, on a motorcycle, or on foot
• Enforce local, state and Federal laws
• Respond to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other required emergencies
• Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed
• Conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths
• Make arrests
• Interrogate suspects and interview victims, complainants and witnesses
• Coordinate and conduct detailed investigations of violent crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming, and narcotics violations
• Testify and present evidence in court
• Provide backup assistance for other officers and personnel
• Collect, preserve, and maintain evidence, found property, and property for safekeeping
• Assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws by issuing citations and warnings
• Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners
• Respond to demonstrations, riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects and other extremely hazardous situations
• Maintain contact with the public regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public
• Serve warrants and subpoenas
• Observe, monitor, direct, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions
• Check buildings for physical security
• Administer first aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Santa Rosa Police Department is inviting qualified applicants to become Police Officer Trainees and, upon academy completion, Police Officers. The agency emphasizes serving the community, enforcing Federal, State and local laws, and maintaining public safety in Santa Rosa.

The department highlights its long history, strong community ties, and a commitment to equity and belonging, inviting candidates to contact SRPD Recruiting for more information.