Police Officer Trainee

City of Campbell•Campbell, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campbell Police Department is seeking applications for the Police Officer Trainee position. This role is for a non-sworn member who will attend a POST-Certified Basic Police Academy. Upon graduation, the Trainee will be sworn in as a Police Officer and begin an 18-month probationary period. The salary will increase to the Police Officer range upon appointment. The department emphasizes core values of Service, Justice, and Fundamental Fairness, and seeks individuals who can make a positive impact in the community through excellent customer service, community partnerships, and responsiveness.

Requirements

Completion of 40 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university (college units must be completed at time of application).
Ability to learn laws of arrest and pertinent local, State and other laws.
Ability to reasonably interpret the technical concepts of law.
Ability to use and care for firearms.
Ability to observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places and judge situations and persons accurately.
Ability to work without exacting supervision.
Ability to operate a police mobile and portable radio.
Ability to prepare accurate police reports.
Possession of a Valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.
At least 20.5 years of age at the date of application and age 21 by date of appointment.
Physical capacity to meet standards established by the City of Campbell.
Must have at least 20/40 uncorrected vision accessed for both eyes together.
Must meet POST physical standards.
A passing POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-Score of 50 or above at the time of application; OR Submit a passing National Testing Network Frontline law enforcement test (with reading and writing scores of 70% or higher and video score of 65% or higher) at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Exercise good judgment.
Read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions.
Read standard street and highway maps.
Follow instructions.
Function effectively under stress.
Project authority.
Observe accurately.
Perform repeated strenuous physical exertion.
Write reports and correspondence.
Communicate effectively orally.
Communicate with all types of people.
Meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel.
Successful completion and graduation from POST Basic Police Academy will be required within six months from date of hire which will provide 21 additional college level units.
No experience necessary.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete and graduate from a POST Basic Police Academy.
Participate in and pass all required classes at the academy.
May be required to ride on patrol as an observer.
May be required to perform other non-sworn duties as required.
Enforces Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances.
Performs patrol duties in cars, on motorcycles or bicycles, and on foot as required.
Enforces State and local traffic laws to regulate traffic, and investigates accidents.
Answers calls for service and the protection of life and property.
Makes arrests as required and testifies in court.
Performs crime prevention duties and community relations activities.
Interfaces with all City departments to insure the utmost service to the citizens of Campbell.
Prepares reports.
Services and maintains departmental equipment.
May relieve or assist Records or Communications personnel.