Police Officer Trainee

About the role

The Police Officer Trainee position is an opportunity to begin a career in law enforcement and serve the Mountain View community. Trainees attend a POST certified police academy where they develop the knowledge, skills, and training needed for a career in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of the academy, trainees are appointed as sworn, probationary Police Officers.

Responsibilities

Trainees will:

• Attend a POST certified police academy
• Develop the knowledge, skills, and training needed for a career in law enforcement
• Be appointed as sworn, probationary Police Officers after completing the academy
• Work proactively to address local concerns and make a difference in the community they serve

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have completed 40 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college at the time of application
• Possess a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment
• Meet POST vision and hearing standards

Qualifications

• Minimum required score of T-Score 50 or higher on the POST PELLETB Exam
• Minimum required scores of 70% or higher on Reading, Writing, and Video components of the NTN Frontline National Test

Testing Requirement

• Candidates must satisfy one of the qualifying test requirements listed above
• Previous completed PELLETB scores may be accepted if the examination was completed within one year of the application deadline and the score meets the minimum requirement
• Scores must be available to Human Resources by the application deadline

Selection Process

• Pre-Employment History Questionnaire (PHQ)
• Oral Board Interview
• Eligibility List
• Executive Interview
• Successful completion of all required pre-employment screening, including a DOJ and FBI Live Scan fingerprinting, an extensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, a medical examination, and a psychological screening

Bonus Opportunity

A $5,000 new hire bonus is available for new hires; current City of Mountain View employees are not eligible. The bonus is paid in two payments: $2,500 in the first paycheck and $2,500 following the successful completion of the probationary period.