Police Officer Recruit

City of Redlands • Redlands, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs. The Police Officer Recruit is the police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial basic police officer academy training. Incumbents will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry-level police officer with full police authority upon successful and satisfactory completion of the California POST Academy training.

Requirements

• Candidates must be 20 1/2 at time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a California POST background investigation which includes a physical exam, psychological exam, and polygraph exam.
• Must be able to pass a written exam and a physical fitness test administered by the Human Resources Department.
• The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• The position requires both near and far vision, the ability to distinguish colors and acute hearing.
• Additionally, incumbents may work outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold.
• The position entails working in hazardous situations, and may involve abusive persons, potential physical violence and the potential risk of exposure to chemical and biological hazards in the performance of law enforcement duties.
• The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles, operate a variety of law enforcement equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at minimum.
• Employment application must be completed and submitted online.
• Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
• An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
• Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification).
• The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Some college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.
• Prior experience in law enforcement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attends and completes a basic POST certified police officer training academy designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and specialized training in various laws, police practices and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning.
• Participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs and physical conditioning including field training under direct supervision for the purpose of developing awareness of functions, activities and responsibilities of a police officer.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/ local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
• Promotes community policing, attends community meetings, and participates in community-based programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $12,500 HIRING INCENTIVE PAYMENT SCHEDULE $5,000 paid at completion of academy $5,000 at successful completion of probation $2,500 at end of two years of employment

What This Job Offers

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