Police Officer Recruit

City of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, Police Officer Recruits participate in a basic law enforcement training program at the Sacramento Police Academy. They learn police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and develop the physical and emotional skills needed to complete the academy. Recruits may also perform non-sworn, non-hazardous duties in support of police operations. This is a non-career developmental classification intended to recruit and train candidates for Police Officer or Community Service Officer II roles in the Sacramento Police Department. Recruits complete a formal, comprehensive California P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy program and are expected to demonstrate satisfactory physical agility and maintain ongoing physical training. After satisfactory academy graduation, recruits who meet the Police Officer classification requirements advance to Police Officer. Advancement to Police Officer or Community Service Officer II depends on satisfactory performance. Failure to graduate or make satisfactory progress may result in termination. Employees generally may not remain in the Recruit classification for more than one year from hire, except when invited to attend an additional academy after an unsuccessful attempt. The role is immediately supervised by higher-level sworn or civilian personnel. Work may include assisting with routine investigations, non-injury reports, calls involving fire alarms, street hazards or found property, traffic and non-violent crowd control, and transporting citizens, personnel, or equipment as directed. Applicants must pass the Police Officer Recruit examination and, if considered for appointment, the required background investigation and other selection steps.

Requirements

Must have taken and passed the Police Officer Recruit examination for further consideration.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
No prior experience is required.
Must be at least 18 years old by the time of appointment.
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment.
Must pass a background investigation, including criminal history review for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph, credit check, and review of drug use history.
Must pass a medical examination, drug test, and psychological test.
Must be free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029.
Must be able to undergo strenuous physical conditioning and satisfy academy physical agility requirements.
Must be able to acquire knowledge of police work, state laws, City ordinances, first aid, City geography, and important buildings through training.
Ability to write clearly, accurately, concisely, and legibly using correct English grammar and spelling.
Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents in English.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to observe, assimilate, remember, record, and recall pertinent facts and details.
Ability to read maps and mapped information.
Ability to analyze information and apply laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, and investigative principles to select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to analyze problems and potentially take rational, calm, and effective action in emergencies and stressful situations.
Ability to plan and present material orally to diverse groups.
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and City employees.
Must successfully complete a 24-week P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy.
Must make satisfactory progress toward the minimum qualifications for the Police Officer classification; recruits promoted to CSO II at academy completion are expected to attend accredited college-level courses to meet those requirements within their limited-term appointment.
Must wear respiratory protective equipment when required; facial hair must be shaved when it interferes with safe equipment fit.

Responsibilities

Learn and apply the Sacramento Police Department's organization, chain of command, rules, and regulations.
Learn, identify, and emulate principles and techniques that promote community service, crime prevention, and appropriate behavior.
Learn and apply criminal law enforcement procedures and the legal obligations involved in enforcing the law.
Learn and apply rules of evidence.
Train in effective professional communication through written, oral, and mechanical media.
Learn to recognize vehicle violations, locate them in the Vehicle Code, and contact violators safely and professionally under supervision.
Participate in and assist with basic criminal investigation processes, including identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence, courtroom testimony, and witness interrogation.
Learn and practice physical fitness and defense techniques.
Learn and practice first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Perform related support duties as assigned, potentially including assisting with routine investigations, preparing non-injury police reports, responding to fire alarms, street hazards, and found property calls, assisting with traffic and non-violent crowd control, and transporting people or equipment.