Police Trainee / Police Officer

Required Qualifications

For Both Positions

• US citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.
• At least 21 years old at time of hire.
• Possess a valid California Drivers License and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Basic knowledge in the following areas: First Aid / CPR, campus streets, buildings, and parking lots, general law enforcement procedures, vehicle laws, use of firearms. New recruits - within 1 year of appointment
• Observes situations analytically, impartially, and objectively, and to record pertinent information accurately and completely. New recruits - within 1 year of appointment
• Demonstrated verbal and written skills and the ability to interact with a diverse community.
• Able to pass medical and psychological examinations, and an extensive background investigation in compliance with California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards. No Felony convictions.
• Able to work rotating shifts in all inclement and diverse weather conditions. Daily function may require wearing a uniform.
• Skill in speaking and writing English clearly using appropriate vocabulary to provide information, and prepare written reports.

In addition to the above, For Police Trainee Position

• Graduation from high school
• Upon hire, a Police Trainee must successfully complete a POST Regular Basic Academy
• SB2 and or SB960 as noted with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Gov. Code 1029/1031 compliant

For Police Officer Position

• Graduation from high school
• Hold a current California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic certificate or completed the California POST Regular Basic Course (RBC).
• Obtain Proof of Eligibility from POST prior to full employment
• SB2 and or SB960 as noted with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Gov. Code 1029/1031 compliant
• Maintain POST Firearms and PC 832 Arrest qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Knowledge of local, State, Federal, and University of CA laws, rules, and regulations as applicable to the police function, and basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.

License/Certification

• Must complete a basic law enforcement training program and obtain certification.
• Hold a current California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
• Basic certificate or completed the California POST Regular Basic Course (RBC)
• Proof of Eligibility from POST prior to full employment
• SB2 and or SB960 as noted with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Gov. Code 1029/1031 compliant