Police Recruit

City of Pleasanton•Pleasanton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pleasanton is seeking motivated and driven individuals to join its Police Department as Police Recruits. This role involves attending a state-certified Police Academy for training in defensive tactics, firearms, community policing, and critical decision-making. Upon graduation, recruits will transition into the role of a sworn Police Officer. The position is described as hands-on, action-packed, challenging, rewarding, and fast-paced, focusing on serving and protecting the Pleasanton community.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Must possess a Basic Certificate from P.O.S.T. at the time of appointment to Police Officer.
20/100 uncorrected vision in each eye, correctable to 20/30 or better.
Must have normal color vision as established from an established color vision test.
No hearing loss over 25 db in the 500, 1000, 2000 frequency range. No loss over 45 db in the 3000 or 4000 range as revealed by standard auditory test.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license and proof of auto liability insurance is required.
Satisfactory completion of a thorough background investigation.
Must have not been convicted for a crime which could have resulted in state or federal imprisonment.
Successful completion of drug screen, medical, psychological, and polygraph examinations.
Applicants must possess or acquire a California P.O.S.T. Reading and Writing Test (PELLETB) and Physical Agility Test (WSTB), P.O.S.T-score of 42 or higher issued within the last twelve (12) months.
Effective January 1, 2023, all candidates for peace officer are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Nice To Haves

Motivated to serve the Pleasanton community.
Able to meet the physical and mental demands of academy training.
Honest, ethical, and able to maintain high personal and professional standards.
Able to work well in a team environment and follow instructions from trainers and supervisors.
Committed to learning and growing in a challenging, dynamic profession.
Resilient, disciplined, and able to handle stress effectively.
Committed to ethical behavior and public service.
Eager to learn, grow, and embrace the responsibilities of a Police Officer.
Physically and mentally prepared for the demands of academy training and police work.
Able to work collaboratively with diverse communities and team members.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete a state-certified Police Academy program.
Participate in classroom instruction, physical training, and scenario-based exercises.
Learn foundational policing skills, including defensive tactics, firearms, traffic enforcement, and community policing.
Prepare to transition into the role of Police Officer upon graduation.
Develop strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under supervision.

Benefits

Generous medical, dental, and vision plans with City contributions, four health plans to choose from.
CalPERS Pension of 2.7% at 57, 3% at 55 for Classic Members.
$50,000 Short/Long Term Disability Coverage.
City contribution of 0.5% to 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
Vacation: Starts at 80 hours/year (up to 200 hours), increases with tenure.
Two weeks Paid Time Off in addition to vacation hours.
Sick Leave: 96 hours/year, 8 hours per month.
Vacation Sell Back Program: Up to 120 hours annually.
$1,500 annually Uniform Allowance, initial uniforms fully paid.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to annual registration fees levied by CSUEB.
Paid professional development and certifications.
Flexible Scheduling: 3/12 and 4/10 shifts available.
Employee Assistance Program and peer support.