Police Officer Trainee (20374590)

City of San Mateo, CA • San Mateo, CA

128d • $9,142 - $9,142

About The Position

The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Trainee. This is a Continuous Recruitment. Police Officer Trainees are hired into this civilian position for the period prior and during the time they are assigned to a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Upon successful completion of training at the academy and upon the availability of a Police Officer position, Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer. Police Officer Trainee benefits are limited to those of a civilian employee.

Requirements

• Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License.
• Possession of a POST written examination certificate with a preferred T-Score of 52 or above and a passing score for the WSTB physical agility examination.
• Possession of a National Testing Network Law Enforcement written examination certificate with a preferred score in the 90th percentile and a passing score for the WSTB physical agility examination.
• Free of any felony convictions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Age not less than 21-years-old at time of appointment to the rank of police officer.
• Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.

Benefits

• Signing bonus of $1,500.00 upon successful completion of probation.
• Referral award of $1,500.00 for eligible Merit City employees who refer a candidate who is subsequently hired.

What This Job Offers

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