Police Officer Recruit

City of Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, Police Officer Recruits participate in a basic law enforcement training program at the Sacramento Police Academy. Recruits learn police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and develop the physical and emotional skills needed to complete the academy. They may also perform non-sworn, non-hazardous duties supporting police operations.

This is a non-career developmental classification used to recruit and train candidates for Police Officer or Community Service Officer II duties in the Sacramento Police Department. Recruits complete a formal California P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy training program and must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in physical agility testing; ongoing physical training is required. Following 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. Recruits generally may not remain in the classification for more than one year from hire, except when invited to attend an additional academy after an unsuccessful academy attempt.

Applicants must have taken and passed the Police Officer Recruit examination for further consideration. Appointment is also contingent on passing the required background investigation and medical, drug, and psychological examinations. The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED, no prior experience, a valid California Class C driver's license at appointment, and being at least 18 years old by appointment. Recruits must be free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029 and eligible to enroll in an accredited college or university.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• At least 18 years old by the time of appointment.
• Valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Must take and pass the required examination for further consideration.
• Must pass a background investigation, including criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, 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.
• Eligible to enroll in an accredited college or university.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of police work, state laws, City ordinances, first aid, City geography, and locations of important buildings through training.
• Ability to write clearly, accurately, concisely, and legibly using correct English grammar and spelling; read and interpret complex technical documents in English; and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to observe, assimilate, remember, record, and recall pertinent facts and details, and read maps and mapped information.
• Ability to apply laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, and criminal investigation theories to organize and analyze information and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to analyze problems and potentially act rationally and calmly in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to plan and present information orally to diverse groups, deal courteously but firmly with the public, and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to undergo strenuous physical conditioning and meet physical agility requirements.
• Must wear respiratory protective equipment when assigned; facial hair must be shaved when it interferes with safe equipment fit.
• Must make satisfactory progress in the developmental program and academy training.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the Sacramento Police Department’s organization, chain of command, rules, and regulations.
• Learn and model 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 laws.
• Learn and apply rules of evidence.
• Train and practice effective professional communication through written, oral, and mechanical media.
• Learn to recognize vehicle violations, locate applicable violations in the Vehicle Code, and, under supervision, safely and professionally contact violators.
• 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.
• May assist with routine investigations, non-injury police reports, fire alarms, street hazards, found property calls, traffic and non-violent crowd control, and transportation of citizens, personnel, and equipment as directed.
• Complete the Police Academy training program and demonstrate satisfactory physical agility and training progress.

What This Job Offers

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