Police Officer Trainee #24A-3 (20451868)

About the role

The City of Redwood City invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Police Officer Trainee. This role involves attending a Basic Police Academy to meet the minimum training requirements set by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete a Basic Police Academy course.
• Upon completion, transition to a Police Officer safety position and enter the Field Training Program for Police Officers.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and connected community through data-driven policing models and community policing strategies.
• Provide excellent service with integrity and respect, striving for self-improvement and high motivation.

Requirements

• Completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university (60 units preferred).
• Possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be 21 years old by the examination date.
• Physically capable of passing the California P.O.S.T. medical examination.
• Meet all regulatory requirements for becoming a Peace Officer with a California P.O.S.T. agency.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the duties of a Police Officer, including observing and recalling accurately, using and caring for firearms, thinking and acting quickly in emergencies, understanding and interpreting laws and regulations, understanding and carrying out oral and written directions, preparing concise and comprehensive written reports, and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.

Skills

• High motivation and consistent self-improvement.

Benefits

Please refer to the attached PDF for a detailed list of benefits.

Pay

Effective January 8, 2024, the position offers a new POA salary.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the provided information.

Special Instructions

Applications submitted without the following requirements will not be considered:

• CalOpps application submission and supplemental questionnaire via https://www.calopps.org/city-of-redwood-city
• Resume
• Demonstrated completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university (transcripts must be attached to the application)
• Copies of passing scores on the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium’s entrance assessment examinations, the National Testing Network’s pre-employment written test, or equivalent dated within two (2) years of the application date.
• Copies of: POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) OR NTN Law Enforcement - Frontline National Exam (accepted in lieu of the PELLETB), and Physical Agility WSTB Test.
• Proof of passing scores must be received by 15 days prior to the examination date to be considered.

Please visit http://theacademy.ca.gov/tests to schedule your entrance assessment exams.