Police Officer Trainee

City of Mountain View • Police/Fire Administration Building, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer Trainee position is an opportunity to take the first step toward becoming a police officer and serving the Mountain View community. As a Police Officer Trainee, you will attend a California Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certified police academy, where you will develop the knowledge, skills, and training needed for a career in law enforcement. This is a non-sworn, training-level position. Upon successful completion of the academy, trainees are appointed as sworn, probationary Police Officers and begin their careers with the Mountain View Police Department. Our department is committed to community policing and building strong, positive relationships with our diverse and engaged community. Our officers work proactively to address local concerns and make a difference in the community they serve.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Have completed 40 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college at the time of application.
• Possess a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Meet POST vision and hearing standards.
• Satisfy one of the qualifying test requirements: POST PELLETB Exam (minimum T-Score of 50 or higher) or National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline National Test (Reading: 70% or higher, Writing: 70% or higher, Video: 65% or higher).
• Submit official test results (PELLETB or NTN) by the application deadline.
• Complete a Pre-Employment History Questionnaire (PHQ).
• Successfully complete an oral board interview.
• Successfully complete an executive interview (for select candidates).
• Successfully complete all required pre-employment screening, including DOJ and FBI Live Scan fingerprinting, an extensive background investigation conducted in accordance with POST guidelines, a polygraph examination, a medical examination, and a psychological screening.
• Disclose any conviction history.

Nice To Haves

• Previous completed PELLETB scores may be accepted if the examination was completed within one year of the application deadline and the score meets the minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Attend a California Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certified police academy.
• Develop the knowledge, skills, and training needed for a career in law enforcement.
• Upon successful completion of the academy, be appointed as a sworn, probationary Police Officer.
• Serve the Mountain View community.
• Work proactively to address local concerns and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

• $5,000 new hire bonus (paid in two payments: $2,500 in first paycheck and $2,500 after successful completion of probationary period).
• Health insurance (implied by medical examination requirement).
• Dental insurance (implied by medical examination requirement).
• Vision insurance (implied by medical examination requirement).

What This Job Offers

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