Police Recruit — Academy Training to Officer

Pleasanton Police Department; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Job summary

The City of Pleasanton is seeking Police Recruits to join its Police Department and train at a state-certified Police Academy, preparing to become sworn officers upon graduation.

This hands-on program covers defensive tactics, firearms, traffic enforcement, and community policing, with emphasis on physical and mental discipline, teamwork, and ethical service to the Pleasanton community.

Qualifications

• Motivated to serve the Pleasanton community.
• Able to meet the physical and mental demands of academy training.
• Honest, ethical, and able to maintain high personal and professional standards.
• Able to work well in a team environment and follow instructions from trainers and supervisors.
• Committed to learning and growing in a challenging, dynamic profession.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete a state-certified Police Academy program.
• Participate in classroom instruction, physical training, and scenario-based exercises.
• Learn foundational policing skills, including defensive tactics, firearms, traffic enforcement, and community policing.
• Prepare to transition into the role of Police Officer upon graduation.
• Develop strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under supervision.

Skills

Public service mindset

Physical fitness

Ethical conduct

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

The City of Pleasanton is seeking Police Recruits to join its Police Department and train at a state-certified Police Academy, preparing to become sworn officers upon graduation.

This hands-on program covers defensive tactics, firearms, traffic enforcement, and community policing, with emphasis on physical and mental discipline, teamwork, and ethical service to the Pleasanton community.