Police Services Officer Trainee

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This non-sworn trainee classification works under close supervision participating in training work leading to progressively responsible tasks in several areas of the Police Department, including, but not limited to Parking/Traffic Enforcement and Investigative Services. While employed, the individual appointed will receive the same salary, benefits and leave accruals as comparable salaried classified employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid Class C California Driver’s License is required.
A comprehensive background investigation will be conducted on all finalists, which will review and verify personal history including, but not limited to, financial responsibility, criminal history, drug use history, driving record, and verification of application materials.
Background investigations will include Livescan fingerprinting and a polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a public safety agency is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.
Model and practice with the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.
Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Foster a teamwork environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Give and receive direction in English.
Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.
Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.