Police Academy Trainee (Academy Enrolled)

Description

THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IS NOW RECRUITING FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE ACADEMY TRAINEE (ACADEMY ENROLLED) Don't miss out on this exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the City of Placentia Police Department! We currently have vacancies for the position of Police Academy Trainee. Applicants must currently be enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. approved police academy. An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment to fill vacancies as they occur. This recruitment will be open continuously and may close at any time without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately.

Under the direction of the Police Training Officer and Police Sergeant, the Police Academy Trainee attends and successfully completes Police Officer training at a police academy. This is a non-sworn position.

THE ORGANIZATION: At the City of Placentia, we strive to make a difference by continually developing our progressive and innovative workforce. Our team collaborates to create an environment that promotes diversity, creativity, and respect for all opinions, ensuring better outcomes for the community we serve. The City adheres to a philosophy of continuous improvement and strives to offer employees various professional development opportunities, including citywide leadership academies, Departmental Retreats, professional coaching, and more. If you are interested in a public sector career with an established agency dedicated to improving the way its employees work, develop, and thrive, this position would be an excellent opportunity for you. Don’t Wait; Apply Today!

Examples of Duties

• Receives police officer training in areas such as federal, state, and local laws enforced by Police Officers, court decisions governing police officer actions, patrol procedures and techniques, arrest and booking procedures, physical restraint of persons, and related subject matter.
• Receives police officer training in traffic enforcement methods, such as observation methods, citation practices, and accident investigation procedures, and related subject matter.
• Receives police officer training in investigation techniques, report writing, court testimony procedures, and related subject matter.
• Performs academic activities and physical fitness exercises.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

Typical Qualifications

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and currently attending a BASIC Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved police academy.
• LICENSE(S) REQUIRED: Valid, current driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

• WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Training positions are usually done in a classroom environment. However, it does require field training in realistic conditions, such as outside weather conditions, in a patrol unit, and operating specialized equipment. Training may involve exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines. Requires the use of safety helmets, armored vests, earplugs, and other specialized equipment, as well as certification in protective and lifesaving equipment. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps; carry police safety gear. Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run. Talking, hearing, and using smell. Must be able to pull and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self-defense. Grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull, or drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more.