Police Officer Trainee

City of Madera • Police Department, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, attends a basic academy course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved peace officer status; performs other related duties as required. The Police Officer Trainee is a trainee class responsible for attending a basic police academy. This position is not intended as a permanent appointment, and those not appointed to the class of Police Officer after successful completion of the law enforcement academy, or appointment as a Community Services Officer, are rejected during probation. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Officer in that the latter has successfully completed a law enforcement academy and achieved peace officer status in accordance with City and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of some college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attends a basic academy course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved peace officer status.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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