Police Officer Recruit

About the role

The Police Officer Recruit position is designed for individuals with the potential for development and interest in a law enforcement career. The role involves attending and successfully completing a POST approved Police Officer training academy.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete a POST approved Police Officer training academy
• Apply, through controlled training scenarios, the essential duties and functions of a police officer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older by the filing deadline
• Must possess, and be able to maintain, a valid California Class C driver's license or higher and have the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy
• Pass the physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph examination, criminal history review, psychological examination, medical examination, and pass (or have completed within the previous one year, the POST Entry-Level Enforcement Test Battery exam with a T-Score of at least 45)
• Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• An Associate's degree or higher is highly encouraged

Skills

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Write clear, concise and comprehensive reports using correct English and grammar
• Acquire the physical and emotional skills needed to successfully complete the POST police academy
• Analyze situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action under pressure
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Use computer and related software
• Learn the use and care of equipment
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system
• Learn the use and care for firearms and other equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Benefits

The City of Folsom offers a wide range of employee benefits. Click here for a summary of benefits for our Unrepresented Exempt employees.

Pay

The salary range for this position (42P) is $66,245.66 annually.

Schedule

Incumbents in this class must be willing to work a variety of shift schedules including 8, 9, 10, and 12-hour shift configurations; work irregular hours, holidays and weekends.