Police Officer Recruit

About the role

The City of Covina is seeking individuals with an interest in serving the Covina Community with a career in law enforcement. The Police Recruit is an entry level, non-safety position that will participate in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including attending a Police Academy.

Responsibilities

• Attend a basic POST certified police officer training academy designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and specialized training in various laws, police practices and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning.
• Participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including field training under direct supervision for the purpose of developing awareness of functions, activities and responsibilities of a police officer.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Requirements

• Education And/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Police Officer Recruit. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in law enforcement and successful completion of some college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.

Qualifications

• License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for U.S. citizenship.

Skills

• To Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications;
• Safely and effectively operate a variety of law enforcement equipment, firearms and a police vehicle in emergency situations.

Physical, Mental And Environmental Working Conditions

• Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• The position also requires both near and far vision, the ability to distinguish colors and acute hearing.
• Additionally, incumbents may work outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold.
• The position entails working in hazardous situations, and may involve abusive persons, potential physical violence and the potential risk of exposure to chemical and biological hazards in the performance of law enforcement duties.
• The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles, operate a variety of law enforcement equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.
• The need to lift 25 pounds or more is also required.