Police Officer Trainee

City of Stockton•Stockton, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer Trainee is an entry-level, non-sworn position in the City of Stockton Police Department. Trainees are assigned to the Basic Peace Officer Academy and must satisfactorily complete its requirements leading to a Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate before becoming candidates for the sworn Police Officer position. The role emphasizes community-based policing, familiarity between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving. Assignment to this classification is temporary; failure to complete a police academy will result in termination from City employment. The position requires the ability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and to drive. Public safety employees must reasonably respond to emergencies at all times and maintain a primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall. New employees have up to three months from hire to meet this residency requirement and must comply throughout employment. City employees are disaster service workers and may be required to report for or remain on duty for disaster response activities, as well as undertake an applicable loyalty oath. New-employee incentives include a $15,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance reimbursement, and 40 hours of vacation available for immediate use. The City also pays the entire employee share of the health plan contribution.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited United States high school or possess a GED certificate from a recognized accrediting association.
Be at least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 years old by the time of appointment.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Successfully complete a background investigation, including a polygraph and psychological examination, and receive California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
Be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition—including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation—that might adversely affect the exercise of a peace officer's powers.
Pass a physical examination, including a drug screen, administered by the City Physician.
Meet the stated vision requirements: 20/100 uncorrected and 20/30 corrected; color blindness is cause for rejection.
Have hearing within the normal range (5/5).
Be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and drive.
Maintain a primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall, meeting the requirement within three months of hire and throughout employment.
Complete the City's official application and supplemental questions fully and submit them by the filing deadline.

Nice To Haves

Completion of some college coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete a police academy to prepare for the position of Police Officer.
Be prepared to reasonably respond to emergencies and, when required, report for or remain on duty for disaster service activities.