Police Officer Trainee

Mcfarland City•McFarland, CA

12d•$25 - $32

About The Position

Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, temporary classification intended to prepare individuals to become sworn police officers. Under general supervision, attend a rigorous four-month, high stress, physically demanding basic police academy designed to qualify trainees as a police officer. During the academy, trainees must maintain at least minimum levels of proficiency at all levels of training. Trainees must fulfill all requirements necessary for appointment to the position of police officer.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Age: Must be 21 years or older at the completion of the academy.
Reading and writing ability: determined by job related tests.
Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Language: Read and write English.
Driver's License: Valid CA driver's license and good driving record.
Criminal Conviction: No conviction of a felony offense, misdemeanor domestic violence offense or of any offense which resulted from a domestic violence incident. Requires fingerprinting.
Moral Character: Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough peace officer background investigation.
Physical and Psychological Fitness: Must be free from any physical, mental, or emotional condition which might adversely affect performance as a peace officer.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Attend, participate, and successfully complete the Basic Peace Officer's Academy, maintaining at least minimum levels of proficiency at all levels of training.
Receive and practice instructions covering the identification and utilization of techniques and principles that encourage community service, crime prevention, and appropriate behavior.
Provide staff support for police activities by performing various administrative and patrol duties.
Fulfill all necessary requirements for appointments to the position of Police Officer

Benefits

Comprehensive City paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and eligible dependents.
401k program, 10% of base salary contributed by city.
Comprehensive City paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and dependents
Life insurance equal to 1-year base salary with a minimum of $50,000
Retirement: Deferred Compensation 401(k) -The City of McFarland contributes an additional 10% of an employee's pay each pay period into a 401K plan, at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental life insurance (Optional)
Deferred Compensation 457 Plan (Optional)
Section 125 plan participation
12 days' vacation and 12 days sick pay accrued annually
12 Days Holiday Pay
9/80 Schedule Monday through Friday