Police Officer - Trainee

City of Hemet•Hemet, CA

17h

About The Position

The City of Hemet is hiring Police Officer Trainees to begin a career in law enforcement with the Hemet Police Department. Under immediate or general supervision, the trainee performs law enforcement duties to protect life and property and provide service to the public. Successful candidates are appointed in a non-safety capacity while attending a 24-week POST-certified Basic Academy sponsored by the City of Hemet Police Department. Upon successful academy completion and departmental approval, the trainee is promoted to Police Officer and receives the Police Officer entry-level salary. After appointment as a sworn Police Officer, the employee must successfully complete the department's Field Training Program and serve a one-year probationary period. The recruitment will fill multiple vacancies and establish an eligibility list for a one-year period. The City describes opportunities for varied assignments, career development, and professional growth. The trainee salary is $5,580 per month; sworn Police Officer salary is $7,440–$9,971 per month. Trainees receive 75% of the current Police Officer Step A rate until promotion, after which the Police Officer receives 100% of Step A until advancement to the next step. The selection process may include a written examination, oral board interview, and/or skills assessment. Candidates may waive the written exam by submitting a copy of a bachelor's degree or higher, unofficial transcripts, or a qualifying POST Law Enforcement Test Battery score. Successful candidates must pass background and medical examinations; drug screening may be required.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED certificate.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment as a sworn officer.
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
Must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination; prospective employees must also pass a background reference check, including fingerprinting, and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
Uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better in both eyes, correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other; normal color vision and hearing.
Must be in excellent physical condition and able to perform the physical tasks required of a Hemet Police Officer, as determined by a physical agility test and medical evaluation.
Must be able to perform essential law enforcement functions, including running after suspects, accurately using and qualifying with issued firearms and batons, driving for extended periods, defending against attackers, controlling violent suspects, and moving, dragging, or carrying people from danger.
To waive the written examination, submit a bachelor's degree or higher or unofficial transcripts, or a POST Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) T-Score of 42 or higher earned within the past six months. Otherwise, candidates must pass the written examination to continue in the selection process.

Responsibilities

Perform law enforcement duties to protect life and property and provide service to the public.
Attend and successfully complete the 24-week POST-certified Basic Academy sponsored by the City of Hemet Police Department.
After promotion to sworn Police Officer, successfully complete the Police Department's Field Training Program and serve a one-year probationary period.
Perform essential law enforcement functions, including pursuing fleeing suspects, qualifying with issued equipment, driving a police vehicle, defending against attacks, controlling violent suspects, and moving people from danger.