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Police Officer Trainee

City of Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County, CA · 6 mo ago
Information Technology$7k/moFull-time

About the role

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer Trainee. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to join a department renowned for its innovative community-based policing strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Attend an approved Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities required to perform police service.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Completion and submission of passing POST PELLETB results with a score of 46 or higher.
  • Completion and submission of a California POST physical agility certificate (WSTB) with a score of 384 or higher and completion of a 1.5 mile run in 15-minute maximum time.

Qualifications

  • No previous law enforcement experience required.
  • Excellent benefits including hiring bonus, educational incentives, and bilingual pay.

Skills

  • Positive attitude.
  • Integrity.
  • Energy.
  • Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Educational incentives.
  • Bilingual pay.

Pay

  • Salary for Police Officer Trainees is $6,952 per month.
  • Starting salary for sworn Police Officers is $8,248 per month.

Schedule

  • Continuous application screening.
  • Oral interview panel.
  • Background investigation and polygraph examination.
  • Psychological examination.
  • Medical examination (including drug/alcohol screening).

Pay Incentives

  • Hiring bonus of up to $10,000.
  • Education bonus of $2,500 for AA or AS degrees, and $5,000 for BA or BS degrees.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $500 per fiscal year.
  • Bilingual pay of 5% differential of base pay.

Background Investigation and Polygraph Test

  • Intensive background investigation.
  • Required to pass a polygraph test administered by a licensed polygrapher.
  • Psychological exam given by a City-selected psychologist.
  • Medical exam by a City physician (including a stress test EKG and general physical examination).

Pre-Employment Policy Regarding Illegal Use or Possession of Drugs

  • Disqualification for certain types of drug use or possession.

Driver's License Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license.

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