Overview
Police Officer Trainee Jobs in Larkspur, USA at Central Marin Police Authority
Position: Police Officer Trainee (No Experience Required)
Salary: $93,734.00 Annually
Location : CA 94939, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Central Marin Police Authority
Opening Date: 03/10/2026
Description
The Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA) is currently recruiting Police Officer Trainees to attend a regional Police Academy. As a trainee, you will earn a competitive salary and receive full benefits while completing the academy.
CMPA also provides all required uniforms and safety equipment, along with departmental mentoring and ongoing support to help ensure your success throughout your training at a California Police Academy.
Regular Police Officer base salary is currently $7,811 – $10,453 per month (does not include any incentives).
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under general direction of a police supervisor and/or police academy supervisor, and in a non-sworn capacity, attend and participate in a comprehensive training program at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic police academy; to learn, train and successfully perform all related learning and testing activities relative to the technical knowledge, skills and physical capabilities required to perform in the capacity of a sworn police officer;
and to successfully complete the police academy. Perform related duties as required.
Examples of Duties
Attend, fully participate in, successfully complete and graduate from a California P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy.
Successfully perform all related learning, both academic and physical (defensive tactics, firearms, driving, etc.), and testing activities.
Care for and maintain departmental equipment.
Attend all academy courses and training in accordance with the academy schedule which may include varied days and/or hours.
Report criminal activity.
Perform in specialized functions when assigned.
Participate in related training programs.
May do research into law, policies, and related matters.
May be subject to recall/call-out.
Perform work as a designated Disaster Service Worker per California Government Code 3100
-03109 as required of all public employees during natural and manmade disasters.
Perform related work as required.
Typical Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
SKILLS:
- Communicating with others in a positive and effective format.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Goals and objectives of the Central Marin Police Authority.
- Organization and structure of police department and general functions of a municipal government.
- The functions and procedures of the criminal justice system as related to job performance.
ABILITIES:
- Read, understand and comply with laws, ordinances, rules, and departmental regulations and orders.
- Analyze situations quickly and objectively, recognize potential dangers and decide proper course of action.
- Cope with stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect of individual rights.
- Learn/use investigative techniques and special equipment.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and with persons from varied racial, ethnic, political, social and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and/or non-motorized vehicle such as a bicycle.
- Develop skills in the proper use of firearms as well as proper care techniques.
- May be required to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Learn and apply principles and practices of contemporary law enforcement.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Competently follow both verbal and written directions.
- Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency. 60 college semester units in Police Science or closely related field is preferred.
- Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of testing and at least 21 years of age at time of appointment to sworn peace officer.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Peace officer applicants must obtain citizenship within three years…
Title: Police Officer Trainee
Company: Central Marin Police Authority
Location: Larkspur, USA
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