POLICE RECRUIT

City of National City; National City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of National City is seeking a Police Recruit to participate in the initial, formalized basic police officer training program. This non-sworn, civilian trainee class is designed to prepare candidates for eventual appointment as Police Officers.

Under supervision, recruits will undergo training and orientation, with selection including written, physical, and background processes. Candidates must meet citizenship and age requirements and have a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Ability to observe, learn, and interpret laws and police practices.
• Ability to write accurate, grammatically correct reports in English.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend a Basic Police Academy and participate in training to prepare for a professional law enforcement career.
• This is a non-sworn, civilian, trainee class designed to employ Police Officer candidates during initial training.
• Recruits may be appointed and sworn as Police Officers upon successful completion of required training.

Skills

Observe and learn

Understand laws and procedures

Written reports in English

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City
The City of National City is a full-service, state-governed city serving a vibrant and socioeconomically diverse community. Its diverse population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live, work, play, and do business. The City takes great pride in its rich history, strong bi-national relationships, and deep commitment to its residents, schools, neighborhoods, and thriving business districts.

The City
The City of National City is a full-service, state-governed city serving a vibrant and socioeconomically diverse community. Its diverse population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live, work, play, and do business. The City takes great pride in its rich history, strong bi-national relationships, and deep commitment to its residents, schools, neighborhoods, and thriving business districts.
As San Diego County’s second-oldest city, National City is truly at the center of it all. Located within a dynamic bi-national region of more than five million consumers, the City’s competitive advantage lies in its central location, robust transportation network, and diverse business industry. National City is just minutes from downtown San Diego, local beaches, San Diego International Airport, the U.S.–Mexico border, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities.
National City is served by Interstates 5 and 805, as well as State Route 54, providing convenient access for residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the region and into Mexico. Public transit options are readily available through the San Diego Trolley and the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), which serve National City seven days a week.
For more information on the City please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov.
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About The Position
Mission: In partnership with our community, the National City Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service and public safety. We will pursue this commitment with an unwavering resolve while always respecting the rights and dignity of those we serve.
Under immediate supervision, attend a Basic Police Academy and participate in departmental training and orientation programs to prepare for a professional law enforcement career.
This is a non-sworn, civilian, trainee class designed to employ Police Officer candidates during the initial, formalized, basic police officer training. Police Recruit is distinguished from the next higher class, Police Officer, in that recruits are not assigned any active law enforcement duties and do not have peace officer powers. Upon successful completion of required training, recruits may be appointed and sworn in as Police Officers.
Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
ABILITY TO: Observe, learn, understand, and interpret various laws and police practices and procedures; analyze problems and have the potential to rationally and calmly take appropriate action in emergency and stressful situations; undergo strenuous physical conditioning; prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports in English; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with persons of widely varying socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment. Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment. Must meet all requirements for admission to Basic Police Academy recognized by POST.
Only those candidates who successfully pass the Written (if applicable and Physical Agility Examinations may be invited to the oral interviews. The candidates that continue in the selection process will be subject to a background investigation including fingerprinting, computer voice stress analysis (CVSA), psychological evaluation, and a thorough medical examination. There are certain types of conduct, which will be automatic grounds for disqualification. Please read the information on the Disqualifying Criteria to help you identify some of the common areas of the background investigation process that may cause a delay or prevent you from competing in the selection process.
For additional information on the National City Police Department, click here.
For benefit information, please click on the Memorandum of Understanding for the Police Officers' Association: Police Safety Employees