Police Academy Trainee

City of Placentia • Placentia, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Placentia is recruiting for the position of Police Academy Trainee. This is an opportunity to join the City of Placentia Police Department. An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment to fill vacancies as they occur. The Police Academy Trainee attends and successfully completes Police Officer training at a police academy. This is a non-sworn position.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Currently attending a BASIC Peace Officer Standards Training Commission (POST) certificate
• Valid, current driver’s license.
• Police academy (For Academy Graduate Classification)

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who have taken the PELLET B with another agency in the last year and received a T-Score of 45 or higher may be eligible to waive this exam by attaching proof of their score to their online application

Responsibilities

• Receives police officer training in areas such as federal, state, and local laws enforced by Police Officers, court decisions governing police officer actions, patrol procedures and techniques, arrest and booking procedures, physical restraint of persons, and related subject matter.
• Receives police officer training in traffic enforcement methods, such as observation methods, citation practices, and accident investigation procedures, and related subject matter.
• Receives police officer training in investigation techniques, report writing, court testimony procedures, and related subject matter.
• Performs academic activities and physical fitness exercises.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED