Police Officer Academy Graduate

City of Santa Ana, CA • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community. Police Officer Academy Graduates are initially assigned to a Field Training Officer Program for a minimum of 20 weeks; subsequently, they assume the full range of professional law enforcement duties. Police Officers are key participants in a partnership of the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents. This community support and the diversity of cultures in Santa Ana make it an exciting and demanding place to work.

Requirements

• Meet all requirements defined by P.O.S.T.
• One year work experience in any field.
• An A.A. or B.A. degree, and/or military experience is highly desirable.
• Successful completion of any California P.O.S.T. approved police training academy within 2.5 years or current enrollment in such an academy.
• Attach proof of academy graduation or enrollment to the online application.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency in English and any one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Samoan, Hmong, Korean, or Cambodian.

Responsibilities

• Make sound decisions based on fact, not emotion.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of fairness and apply the law within legal parameters.
• Embrace the principles of Community Oriented Policing.
• Exhibit genuine concern for community safety and quality of life.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiently write reports and handle paperwork.
• Willingly work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Salary does not include bilingual, education, special assignment, shift differential and/or longevity incentive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree