Police Officer Trainee - Start Your Academy Path

City of Indio; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indio seeks a Police Officer Trainee to participate in a prescribed academy training program for entry level officers. The role includes potential dispatching and records duties during orientation and requires successful completion of the academy to advance to probationary status.

Applicants must meet California police selection standards, possess a high school diploma, and hold a valid CA driver’s license. Transcripts are mandatory; U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid California Class C driver's license required.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible permanent resident with citizenship application; age 20.5+ and 21+ by sworn appointment.
• Transcripts must be submitted with application; unofficial allowed.
• Must meet police officer selection standards as listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Attend prescribed law enforcement academy training for entry level officers.
• Participate in orientation and may perform dispatching, records maintenance, or desk officer duties.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Report writing

Arrest procedures

Defensive driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Indio seeks a Police Officer Trainee to participate in a prescribed academy training program for entry level officers. The role includes potential dispatching and records duties during orientation and requires successful completion of the academy to advance to probationary status.

Applicants must meet California police selection standards, possess a high school diploma, and hold a valid CA driver’s license. Transcripts are mandatory; U.S.