Police Officer Trainee
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THE CITY OF NOVATO IS RECRUITING
FORPOLICE OFFICER TRAINEEApplication Deadline: Open Until FilledIf you are interested in a career in law enforcement this is an excellent opportunity to become a Police Officer Traineewith the Novato Police Department. As a trainee you would be assigned to attend an upcoming P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy. During the six 6 month Academy program you would receive the training required for appointment to the position of Police Officer. Upon successful completion of the Academy you would typically be appointed as a Police Officer and begin serving an eighteen 18 month probation period with the City of Novato Police Department.
Positions shall be filled only as police officer vacancies exist or are contemplated due to pending resignations candidates attend a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T. certified Basic Police Academy and successfully completes the Academys course of study to acquire peace officer status in the State of California.
The classification is established for police officer trainee purposes only and assignments shall be for a duration of no longer than a 4month period. Upon recommendation of the Chief of Police a limited extension beyond the 4month period may be authorized by the Human Resources Manager. This is a nonsworn position.
Incumbents are in a probationary status and do not qualify for regular status with the City until successful completion of an eighteen 18 month probationary period as a fulltime sworn police officer. Example of Duties
- The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Participates in and successfully completes a comprehensive training program at a P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy for a period of approximately 20 weeks.
- Acquires the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully as a Police Officer.
- Acquires the physical conditioning needed to meet the requirements of the Police Department.
- Following successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Academy the trainee will be sworn in as a full Police Officer and be assigned to an approximately sixteen 16 week field training program.
- Trainees successfully completing the P.O.S.T. Academy program will be sworn in as Police Officer prior to beginning the field training program; trainees failing to meet the goals of the field training program will be terminated.
- Probationary Police Officer employees who have transferred from the police officer trainee class are eligible for their first merit review at the completion of a twelve 12 month period as a sworn police officer. Thereafter merit reviews will occur annually based on the initial merit review date.
Typical Qualifications
- The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
- Minimum age 21 years
- Must have successfully completed all requirements testing and selection processes for appointment as a probationary Police Officer.
Experience and Training GuidelinesExperience: None RequiredTraining:Equivalent to completion of twelfth gradeLicense or CertificatePossession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California drivers license. Additional Information
- KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to:
- Understand and follow oral and written directions speak and write effectively
- Understand various laws policies rules procedures law enforcement techniques and first aid
- Analyze situations and/or problems and rationally and calmly take quick effective action in emergency and stressful situations
- Undergo strenuous physical training
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental Conditions:- Emergency peace control environment
- Travel from site to site
- Exposure to potentially hostile environments
Physical Conditions:
Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for running walking crouching or crawling during emergency operations walking standing or sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned police equipment and vehicles.
THE CITY OF NOVATO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Process:
Applicants are screened for relevant education experience and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. Those persons most qualified may be required to compete in any combination of written oral performance and/or assessment center examinations. Candidates who successfully pass the examination process are placed on the eligibility list.
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ACCOMMODATIONS:Applicants with a disability who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailingupon submittal of application.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
