Overview
Police Academy Trainee Jobs in Placentia, USA at City of Placentia
Description
THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IS NOW RECRUITING FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE ACADEMY TRAINEE
Under the direction of the Police Training Officer and Police Sergeant, the Police Academy Trainee attends and successfully completes Police Officer training at a police academy. This is a non-sworn position.
An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment to fill vacancies as they occur.
The filing.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Receives police officer training in areas such as federal, state, and local laws enforced by Police Officers, court decisions governing police officer actions, patrol procedures and techniques, arrest and booking procedures, physical restraint of persons, and related subject matter.
- Receives police officer training in traffic enforcement methods, such as observation methods, citation practices, and accident investigation procedures, and related subject matter.
- Receives police officer training in investigation techniques, report writing, court testimony procedures, and related subject matter.
- Performs academic activities and physical fitness exercises.
Other Duties
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.
Typical Qualifications
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and currently attending a BASIC Peace Officer Standards.
License(s) Required
Valid, current driver’s license.
- The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED
- Training Commission (POST) certificate and police academy (For Academy Graduate Classification)
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- P.O.S.T. Written Examination (PELLET
B) – (testing date TBD; candidates must pass with a T-Score of 45 or higher).
- Applicants who have taken the PELLET B with another agency in the last year and received a T-Score of 45 or higher may be eligible to waive this exam by attaching proof of their score to their online application.
- Physical Agility Test – (testing date TBD)
- Oral Interview – (testing date TBD)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities.
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please get in touch with the Human Resources Office at before the filing deadline. We will attempt to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request, as reasonably possible.
The City of Placentia’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.
The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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Title: Police Academy Trainee
Company: City of Placentia
Location: Placentia, USA
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