Police Recruit: Academy Path to Officer

Westminster CA; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 63,623 - 106,042; Full time

Job summary

A municipal police department is seeking Police Recruits to engage in a P.O.S.T. prescribed training program. Candidates must be actively enrolled in a police academy, possess a high school diploma, and be at least twenty-one years old upon completion of the academy. Responsibilities include learning key law enforcement principles, engaging in physical fitness and defense training, and applying knowledge in community service. The role involves both office and fieldwork in diverse environmental elements.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy.
• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older by completion of the Basic Police Academy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the police academy training program.
• Learn principles and techniques of law enforcement and community service.
• Practice physical fitness and defense techniques.

Skills

Ability to learn police terminology and law enforcement codes

Effective communication in English

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Completion of twelfth (12th) grade

Enrollment in California POST approved basic academy

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

A municipal police department is seeking Police Recruits to engage in a P.O.S.T. prescribed training program. Candidates must be actively enrolled in a police academy, possess a high school diploma, and be at least twenty-one years old upon completion of the academy. Responsibilities include learning key law enforcement principles, engaging in physical fitness and defense training, and applying knowledge in community service. The role involves both office and fieldwork in diverse environmental elements.