Police Officer Trainee
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Job Description
Description
- The City of Los Altos Police Department is actively seeking enthusiastic entrylevel applicants to join our dedicated team as Police Officers. Embrace the opportunity to make a positive difference in our community and apply your passion for public service today!
Police Officers play a dynamic role in law enforcement combining crime prevention and public service. This position involves engaging in diverse assignments such as traffic enforcement communityoriented policing and specialized roles like Investigative Services SWAT and K9 Officer positions. Entrylevel applicants will undergo training at a POSTapproved academy and transition into a field training program upon graduation ensuring a comprehensive and impactful start to their law enforcement career.
The Police Officer position may be filled by an entry level applicant. Entry Level applicants will be sent to a POSTapproved academy upon appointment and enter into the field training program immediately upon graduation from a POSTapproved academy.
About the Los Altos Police Department:
The Los Altos Police Department is a progressive organization consisting of 32 sworn officers and 15 non sworn personnel dedicated to providing a high level of service to the community. The department is committed to the concept of communityoriented policing and continually strives for excellence taking pride in themselves the community they serve and their dedication to making a positive contribution to the field of law enforcement.
Examples of Duties
Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Patrols the City in a radio car and on foot
- Answers calls for protection of life and private property and the enforcement of City County and State laws
- Participates in criminal investigations
- Interviews victims complainants and witnesses
- Conducts physical arrests of criminal suspects
Follow the link to view entire job description Police Officer TraineeMinimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EXPERIENCE:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship
- Must be able to successfully complete a 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or fewer
EDUCATION:
- Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
- An Associate Degree or completion of sixty 60 semester units of college level courses is highly desirable
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a valid California drivers license with a satisfactory driving record
- Must provide verification of the following test results(Verification must be provided on agency letterhead where test was administered must include test results and tests must have been completed within 1 year of application date and submitted with application):
- Must have successfully completed the California POST EntryLevel Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a Tscore of 47 or higher
- If you have a financial hardship and are unable to take the exam the City of Los Altos will sponsor the cost to take the PELLETB!After you apply please contactfor more information on how to schedule your PELLETB.
- Must have successfully completed the California POST physical agility test (known as the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a score of 320 or higher
- Must have successfully completed the California POST EntryLevel Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a Tscore of 47 or higher
Supplemental Information
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire candidates will be required to successfully complete a preemployment process including a Live Scan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.IDEAL CANDIDATE
Is highly professional patient respectful and ethical; possesses excellent problemsolving skills ability to multitask and a cando attitude; communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing; enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public including merchants property owners and residents.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Requires work which may be strenuous and hazardous; includes working rotating shifts as well as weekends and holidays.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a persons race religious creed color national origin ancestry mental or physical disability medical condition marital status sex age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
