Police Officer Recruit

City of Hermosa Beach•Hermosa Beach, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

A Police Officer Recruit is a non-sworn staff member in a training position. Successful candidates are appointed to a temporary position of Police Officer Recruit while attending a P.O.S.T certified basic police academy. Staff members are expected to successfully complete all requirements leading to graduation from the police academy and perform related work as assigned. While at the academy, they receive rigorous academic and physical training in many diverse areas of law enforcement. Upon graduation from the academy, a Recruit will be promoted to the position of probationary Police Officer. Newly appointed Police Officers will begin a field training program during which time they will receive on the job training in narcotics, arrest procedures, investigations, report writing and many other related assignments. Upon completion of the field training program, the new staff members will then begin a 12-month probationary period. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Requirements

Twenty and one-half (20 1/2) years of age
United States Citizen or Naturalized Citizen
High School graduate or equivalent
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License

Nice To Haves

Service-oriented
Outstanding candidate with a passion for making a difference in the community

Responsibilities

Successfully complete all requirements leading to graduation from the police academy.
Perform related work as assigned.
Receive rigorous academic and physical training in many diverse areas of law enforcement while at the academy.
Begin a field training program upon graduation from the academy, receiving on the job training in narcotics, arrest procedures, investigations, report writing and many other related assignments.
Begin a 12-month probationary period upon completion of the field training program.