Police Officer Cadet

Essential Duties

As a police officer cadet, the primary duties include:

• Attending classroom activities and achieving a passing grade on all classroom requirements.
• Completing classroom assignments and projects as required.
• Participating in physical activities to achieve a passing grade on the P.O.S.T. physical agility exam.
• Participating in the firearms course to achieve a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: None required.
• Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of an appropriate California Operator's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, with a good driving record.
• Age Requirement: Minimum of 20 years of age at time of application submission.
• Academy Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a California POST-certified Basic Police Academy.

Additional Information

• Screening Process: Competitive assessment of relevant education, training, and work experience followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board.
• Eligibility List: Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List.
• Employee Benefits: Includes Public Employees' Retirement System, Alternative Work Schedule, Holiday Pay, Vacation, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and Tuition Reimbursement among others.

Required Question

01 Do you meet the minimum age requirement of 20 years of age?

02 Are you enrolled in a California POST-certified Basic Police Academy?