Police Officer Trainee

The City of San Ramon seeks Police Officer Trainees who embody the highest standards of integrity professionalism and public service. The ideal candidate understands that policing in a distinguished and engaged community requires far more than enforcement authorityit demands discretion refined judgment exceptional communication skills and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.

Successful candidates are motivated by a genuine calling to protect and enhance the quality of life that San Ramon residents value and expect. They recognize that in a community with high standards every interaction reflects upon the Department and the City as a whole. Accordingly they approach the profession with maturity humility and a commitment to continuous improvement knowing that accountability and ongoing professional development are essential to earning and maintaining public trust.

The ideal candidate leads through character. Leadership is demonstrated not by rank but by composure ethical clarity and the ability to inspire confidence in every circumstance. Whether engaging with residents business leaders or community stakeholders this individual communicates with respect confidence and professionalism. They remain calm under pressure exercise sound judgment in complex situations and consistently model principled decision-making.

Above all the Police Officer Trainee treats every member of the San Ramon community with dignity and respect. They understand that trust is earned through consistent thoughtful engagement and that legitimacy is reinforced by fairness empathy and transparency. The successful candidate embraces the privilege and responsibility of wearing the badge and is committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct service and accountability on behalf of the community they serve.

• Attends a P.O.S.T. certified academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws police procedures law enforcement techniques first aid and physical fitness.
• Undergoes training to develop an awareness of the functions and responsibilities of Police Officers and how they relate to field operations.
• Participates in academy and field training activities including: instruction on proper handling and firing of firearms; emergency vehicle operation; defensive tactics; review of radio codes and applicable penal code sections; overview of the court system; public contact skills; answering telephone calls and dispensing public information; writing and editing police reports; and observing law enforcement activities such as maintenance of order crime prevention and protection of citizens and property.
• Reviews rules regulations and police procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile emergency situations.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement work.
• Techniques of first aid and CPR.

• Successfully complete P.O.S.T. academy requirements.
• Observe accurately and remember names faces numbers incidents and places.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies and to judge situations and people accurately.
• Learn standard operating procedures a police departments radio-telephone and keyboard type communications equipment.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear concise comprehensive and grammatically correct written reports.
• Become proficient in self-defense techniques and in the care and use of firearms.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn basic criminal investigation processes and techniques including the identification collection and preservation of evidence courtroom testimony and interviewing witnesses.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.

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:

Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application.

Interested individuals must complete an online application and include a comprehensive resume. The most qualified applicants as determined by screening of applications will be invited to participate in an interview process that may consist of both written and oral portions.Oral boards are tentatively scheduled for April 7-8 2026.

The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race color religion national origin age sex sexual orientation or accordance with Federal law the City of San Ramon will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. As a condition of employment you will be required to present proof of your identity and employment accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process please contact Human Resources at or

Information contained herein including the recruitment process is subject to change without notice.