Police Officer Trainee

About the role

The Police Officer Trainee position is a non-sworn member of the Campbell Police Department who will attend a POST-Certified Basic Police Academy. Upon graduation, the Trainee will be sworn in as a Police Officer and serve a 18-month probationary period. Monthly salary increases to the first step of the Police Officer salary range upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete a POST Basic Police Academy
• Pass all required classes at the academy
• Ride on patrol as an observer
• Perform other non-sworn duties as required
• Enforce federal, state, and municipal laws and ordinances
• Perform patrol duties in various modes of transportation
• Respond to calls for service and protect life and property
• Afford arrests as required and testify in court
• Engage in crime prevention and community relations activities
• Interact with all city departments to ensure optimal service to the community
• Prepare and maintain departmental reports
• Maintain and service departmental equipment

Requirements

• Exercise good judgment
• Read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions
• Read standard street and highway maps
• Follow instructions
• Function effectively under stress
• Project authority
• Observe accurately
• Perform repeated strenuous physical exertion
• Write reports and correspondence
• Communicate effectively orally
• Communicate with all types of people

Qualifications

• Completion of 40 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university (units must be completed at time of application)
• Successfully complete and graduate from POST Basic Police Academy within six months from date of hire (providing 21 additional college-level units)
• No prior experience necessary
• Ability to learn laws of arrest and pertinent local, state, and other laws
• Reasonably interpret the technical concepts of law
• Use and care for firearms
• Observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places accurately
• Work without exacting supervision
• Operate a police mobile and portable radio
• Prepare accurate police reports

Additional Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record
• Likely authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law
• At least 20.5 years of age at the date of application and 21 by date of appointment
• Physical capacity to meet standards established by the City of Campbell
• At least 20/40 uncorrected vision accessed for both eyes together
• Meet POST physical standards

Benefits

• Campbell Peace Officers' Association (CPOA) Retirement: CalPERS - Formula dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS
• Health Insurance: Effective January 1, 2024, the monthly Cafeteria Plan Allowance will be based on selected level of coverage, as follows: Employee Only Coverage: $986.84; Employee Plus One Coverage: $1,973.68, Employee Plus Family: $2,565.78 to use towards a CalPERS medical plan or cash out opt: $750/month
• Vision/Dental Insurance: The City pays the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents through VSP and Delta Dental
• Deferred Compensation: City contributes $20 per pay period Mission Square Retirement 457 Plan available
• Bilingual Pay: $100 if eligible