Police Officer Trainee

About the role

This entry level non-sworn, non-peace officer, uniformed position participates in pre-academy, police officer training academy certified by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). It includes training required to become a police officer, participation in police departmental training activities, and related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of good customer service practices.
• Skills to word process general correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports using a personal computer and software applications.
• Ability to complete all training requirements to be eligible for appointment to a sworn Police Officer position.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or attainment of GED or CHSPE.
• Graduation from a POST approved California Law Enforcement Training Academy.
• Age must be 21 years of age at time of hire (sworn police positions only).
• Citizenship must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship at least one (1) year before employment application.
• A valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Special Requirements

• Failure to successfully complete the Police Academy, background check, medical, polygraph, psychological examinations and drug screening will result in termination of employment with the City of Huntington Park.
• Requires wearing uniforms.
• Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position.
• Must have no less than 20-70 uncorrected vision or 20-20 corrected vision and normal color vision and depth perception.
• Must have normal hearing.
• A test of physical strength and agility may be required.

Bilingual Pay

Employees who qualify and are certified to speak Spanish may be eligible to receive bilingual pay.

Application and Filing Information

• Applications must be filed online only.
• For more information click here.