Police Recruit Trainee

City of La Verne•La Verne, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of La Verne Police Department (LVPD) is seeking motivated and well-qualified candidates for the position of Police Recruit Trainee. This role involves full-time attendance at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Basic police academy to prepare for the duties of a police officer. Upon successful completion of the academy and meeting all department, state-mandated, and academy requirements, the recruit will be sworn in as a Police Officer. New Police Officers will serve an 18-month probationary period. The LVPD is committed to community service, transparency, and expanding community interaction through various programs. They offer a supportive work environment, professional development, competitive compensation, education incentives, POST incentives, tuition reimbursement, specialty assignment pay, longevity pay, and a patrol schedule designed for work-life balance.

Requirements

Ability to observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
Ability to use and care for firearms.
Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
Ability to learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
Ability to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Ability to learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Must pass a physical agility test (simulating actual job tasks like climbing obstacles and moving incapacitated persons).
Must pass the PELLETB (POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery) written exam, unless a qualifying score from the past 12 months is provided.
Must pass an oral board interview evaluation.
Must undergo a medical examination (including drug screen), and credit and criminal reviews prior to hire.
Must be a United States citizen or lawfully authorized alien.