POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT (Currently attending Academy)

About the role

The Stockton Police Department offers opportunities for individuals currently attending a full or part-time police academy. Interested parties can view the City of Stockton Police website here.

Responsibilities

• Attends Police Academy and other related training.
• Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.
• Takes reports and assists the public with complaints or unusual situations.
• Controls traffic flow and enforces state laws and local municipal code violations and traffic regulations.
• Participates in and provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs.
• Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; provides direction and traffic control in accident or incident situations, special events, or other congested situations.

Requirements

• Currently attending a California P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Academy.
• Provide a letter from your academy.
• Provide a copy of your POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test with a T-Score of 45.0 or higher.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a United States high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate received from a recognized accrediting association. Completion of some college course work is preferred.
• Must be attending a California P.O.S.T. certified peace officer academy.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Must be at twenty (20) years of age at the time of application, and twenty-one (21) years of age by time of appointment as a Police Officer.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, which shall include a polygraph and psychological examination, and a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• Maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards, including mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects, lift, drag, or manipulate individuals or objects weighing a minimum of 165 pounds.
• Willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts, and work with exposure to difficult circumstances, including exposure to hazardous materials and all weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work in a standard office setting and operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be willing to adhere to the requirement of maintaining primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety and welfare needs of the City.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus - $15,000
• Relocation Assistance Reimbursement
• 40 hours of vacation available for immediate use
• Other Incentives

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.