Police Trainee

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PLEASE NOTE:

This is a continuous recruitment however applicants in this group whose application have been accepted will participate in the testing process in May 2025. The testing process will consist of 2 steps:

Step 1 PELLETB Exam/Written Exam (only those that have not taken before and have not submitted a passing TScore letter).

Step 2 Oral Board Interviews (ALL Candidates)

Please note that failing any portion of the testing process will disqualify you and you will not be moving forward in the hiring process.

For details on passing TScore requirements please refer to the Supplemental Information.

**We reserve the right to modify this schedule. **

Candidates who wish to take the PELLETB written exam before April 1 may find a schedule of upcoming dates at Written test results must be uploaded with the online application or emailed to Human Resources no later than April 30 2025 to be considered for this test group. All results will be verified.

A Police Trainee is a temporary nonsworn position. Under close supervision a Trainee participates in a comprehensive training program at a POST approved police academy for a period of approximately 6 months.

This temporary class provides an opportunity for persons to achieve the academic and physical training required for appointment to the position of Police Officer. Appointment in this position is generally limited to the duration of the Police Academy. Academic progress and physical achievement are closely monitored during this training period. Upon successful completion and graduation from the Police Academy trainees may be appointed to the position of probationary Police Officer. However successful completion of the Police Academy and this training program does not provide for automatic appointment. Extension beyond the academy period may only be made upon express authorization of the Chief of Police.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Police Trainees are temporary employees assigned to the Police Department. Temporary employees are paid on an hourly basis and are not entitled to any of the fringe benefits applicable to regular employment. Temporary employment is subject to termination without appeal for any of the following reasons:

1. Failure to show acceptable progress while attending the Police Academy.

2. Failure to follow departmental rules regulations or safety procedures.

3. Are found to be unacceptable for further employment.

4. Are no vacant positions of Police Officer.

City will furnish tuition costs uniforms safety equipment and materials required at the Police Academy.

There is no seniority provision within this classification and therefore seniority with the City and Police Department does not begin until the Trainee is appointed to probationary Police Officer status.

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.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic law enforcement theory principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.

Principles and techniques of traffic control.

Basic interviewing methods and principles.

Principles practices and safe work methods used in collecting processing logging storing and safeguarding evidence property and materials including hazardous materials.

Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations and department rules policies and procedures.

Self defense principles and practices.

Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including officer safety standards and safe driving principles and practices.

Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers.

Computer applications such as word processing spreadsheet and database applications.

Automated law enforcement information systems and procedures.

Public and agency desk procedures and methods for providing services and information including those related to collecting maintaining and releasing information files and documents.

Law enforcement record keeping and records management principles procedures techniques and equipment.

Research and report writing techniques.

Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations.

Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.

English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.

Geographic features and locations within the area served.

Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.

ABILITY TO:

Learn required knowledge skills and abilities to be successful as a Police Officer.

Observe accurately and remember names faces numbers incidents and places.

Think and act quickly in emergencies.

Judge situations and people accurately.

Learn standard operating procedures of a police radio and keyboard terminals.

Understand and interpret laws and regulations.

Prepare clear concise and comprehensive written reports.

Achieve proficiency in selfdefense techniques and the use and care of firearms.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.

Show initiative alertness integrity and reliability.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

A valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of hire and of continued employment. A satisfactory driving record is one absent of misdemeanor convictions or multiple infraction convictions. Loss of a drivers license and/or an unsatisfactory driving record may result in employee discipline up to and including termination.

CRIMINAL RECORD:

Trainees shall not have been convicted of any felony. A misdemeanor conviction may result in applicant disqualification and employee disciplinary action up to and including termination.. A complete background investigation will be conducted.

AGE: 20 years and 6 months at time of appointment.

CITIZENSHIP:

Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and who has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to application for employment.

Resumes will be accepted but MUST NOT replace the required information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only the MOST qualified applicants will be selected to participate in the testing process which may include but is not limited to application appraisal written exam oral interview physical agility test physical and psychological examinations drug test background investigation and polygraph test. Information regarding medical screening process may be found directly on the Commission on POST website: applicant shall be permitted to compete a second time for this position within one 1 year of the date of the last previous examination.

You will not be required to take the POST EntryLevel Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Exam with the City of Antioch IF you:

* Received a TScore of 45 or higher from a POST approved agency

AND

* Exam was taken within the last twelve 12 months AND provide the Human Resources Department with a copy of your TScore letter.

You MUST submit the TScore letter with your application.

In accordance with applicable federal state and local law the City of Antioch provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of race gender expression age pregnancy religion creed color national origin ancestry physical or mental handicap genetic information veteran status marital status sex or any other protected class or status. The City of Antioch does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant employee or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

The City of Antioch will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect personal integrity and high ethical standards.

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process please contact Human Resources ator prior to the final filing date.