PT Police Officer Recruit 2027

City of Ceres; Ceres (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Ceres is seeking a part-time, non-benefited trainee to enter a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy pathway. This pre-academy role supports education and preparation for sworn officer certification.

The schedule includes a recurring training rhythm aligned with academy timelines. The position is temporary and contingent on successful completion of the POST program, with mandatory testing and interviews scheduled in late 2026.

Formación

• Must demonstrate ability to learn police procedures and methods.
• Strong English language skills and basic computer use.

Responsabilidades

• Attend classroom activities and participate in learning with instructors to achieve passing grades.
• Complete classroom assignments and projects as required.
• Participate in physical activities to pass POST agility exam.
• Participate in firearms course to achieve a qualifying score under California Penal Code 832.
• Build positive working relationships with co-workers, City employees, and the public.

Conocimientos

Typing 25 wpm

Clear communication

Ability to learn quickly

Descripción del empleo

Category Law Enforcement

Region Central Valley

Job Type Part-Time

Close Date 10/29/2026 at 5pm or until 100 applicants

The City of Ceres is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley, 80 miles south of Sacramento and 95 miles east of San Francisco, in the heart of Stanislaus County. Ceres is in one of the Central Valley's richest and most diverse agricultural areas and is the home of the new $14 million County Agriculture Center. Even the name "Ceres" originates from the Roman goddess of agriculture. The City enjoys a comfortable climate, with 12 inches of rainfall annually. The average low winter temperature is 38 degrees Fahrenheit, the average high temperature in spring and fall is 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average high in the Summer is 90 degrees. The Tuolumne River forms part of the northern boundary. Ceres is a growing community with a heartfelt commitment to retaining its small neighborhood personality. Businesses, organizations, and nonprofit community service groups band together for a number of activities throughout the year. Events such as the annual Downtown Street Fair in May, summertime concerts in the park, Halloween Fun Festival, and the Christmas Tree Lane opening are well attended by the community. City government: City Manager’s Office/Administration (City Clerk, City Attorney, Economic Development), Finance, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Safety (Police, Fire), Engineering, Community Development (Planning, Building/Permits), Recreation, Public Works, Water, and Wastewater Utilities.

*PLEASE SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TENTATIVE DATES*

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, PART TIME & NON BENEFITED POSITION.

CLOSES 10/29/2026AT 5:00PM OR 100 APPLICANTS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING:

PELLET B AND AGILITY TESTING WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2026.

ORAL PANEL INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 3, 2026.

FINAL INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 7, 2026.

POLICE ACADEMY WILL RUN FROMMARCH 2027 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2027.

*TENTATIVE SCHEDULE- MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:00AM TO 5:00PM.*

Summary Description

Under general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff and from training staff at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, this is a non-sworn classification structured for incumbents who have not yet entered or not yet completed the California POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Successful completion of a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, resulting in graduation and certification, enables incumbent to become a probationary sworn Police Officer with the City.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Attend classroom activities, participate in both the learning process and the interactions with students and faculty, resulting in achieving a passing grade on all classroom requirements.
• Complete classroom assignments and projects, as required.
• Participate in physical activities, resulting in achieving a passing grade on the POST physical agility exam.
• Participate in firearms course, resulting in achieving a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public, using principles of good customer service.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

Learn proper Police procedures and methods.

Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine and take emergency and/or appropriate action.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks, including a computer.

Type at a reasonable speed necessary for successful job performance (25 wpm).

Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system including mobile dispatch terminals.

Participate in strenuous physical activities including sufficient strength, endurance and body flexibility to accomplish classroom requirements. This includes the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds of weight.

Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Successfully complete a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, including classroom instruction, physical agility and use of firearms.

This is a PART-TIME position and isnoteligible for City benefits other than those mandated by Federal and State Law.

Special Instructions

THIS IS A PART TIME, TEMPORARY, NON BENEFITED POSITION.

Tentative Scheduled Dates:

• Pellet B Test - November 10, 2026
• Agility Testing - November 10, 2026
• Final Selection Interview - December 7, 2026
• Police Academy startsMarch 2027 and ends September 2027

Job candidates must receive satisfactory results from the City'sbackground investigation, a physical examination, which includes a drug screen, polygraph, fingerprints, and an administrative review.

Must be able totakethe P.O.S.T. PELLET B exam and receivea passing score. Please attach a copy of your score certificate if already taken within the last year. Must be able to pass the City'spredetermined physical fitness test.

Candidates are subject to a reimbursement contract that requires three years of continuous service as a police officer with the City of Ceres upon successful completion of the POST basic academy.