Police Trainee

Gardena Police Department; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardena Police Department seeks a Police Trainee, a non-sworn employee, to begin civilian police training and attend a POST-certified academy for eventual appointment as a Police Officer. The role may include non-sworn police-related tasks during non-academy hours.

Under general supervision, duties include law enforcement, crime prevention and related tasks as required, with a structured probation and testing process to qualify for advancement.

Qualifications

• 21 years at time of appointment.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent G.E.D. Certificate.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License, or be capable of securing it.
• Probationary Period is 12 months following the completion of Academy.
• Testing Procedure includes Written Exam, Physical Agility, Oral Interview, Polygraph, Psychological/Medical/Background examinations, Chief's Interview.

Responsibilities

• The Police Trainee will receive training for eventual appointment as a Police Officer.
• During non-academy hours, may perform non-sworn police-related tasks for the department.

Skills

Physical fitness

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A Police Trainee is a non-sworn, local government, miscellaneous employee as defined under Government Code Section 20018. Upon hire, the Police Trainee is eligible to begin receiving civilian police training as well as attending a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy to prepare the incumbent to assume the responsibilities of a Police Officer upon completion of the academy. Work may also include performing non-sworn police-related tasks directly for the Police Department during non-academy hours.

Under general supervision, will perform law enforcement, crime prevention and other duties related to the position as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The Police Trainee will be receiving training for eventual appointment as a Police Officer within the Gardena Police Department. Until appointment as a Police Officer, the Trainee is a non-sworn position performing civilian police training work and attending a P.O.S.T certified basic academy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

AGE: 21 years at time of appointment to Step 1.

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalent G.E.D. Certificate.

HEIGHT, WEIGHT, GENERAL HEALTH: Applicants must have the capacity both mentally and physically to perform the essential duties of a Gardena Police Officer as determined by a qualified psychologist and/or medical examiner.

LICENSE

Must possess a valid Class "C" California Driver's License, or if licensed in another state, be capable of securing the required California license.

Probationary Period

Probationary Period is 12 months following the completion of Academy.

STEP 1: Granted upon successful completion of Academy.

STEP 2: Granted after 6 months of continuous and satisfactory service at Step 1.

STEP 3: Granted after 1 year of continuous and satisfactory service at Step 2.

STEP 4, 5, & 6: Granted on annual basis following continuous and satisfactory service.

Testing Procedure:

Prior to appointment, the applicant must meet minimum standards by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and the City of Gardena. Applicants must pass the processes listed below:

• Written Exam - Pass/Fail
• Physical Agility - Pass/Fail
• Oral Interview - 100%
• Polygraph Examination - Qualifying
• Psychological Evaluation - Qualifying
• Medical Examination - Qualifying
• Background Investigation - Qualifying
• Chief's Oral Interview - Qualifying