Public Safety Officer Trainee

Job Description:

Public Safety Officer Trainee

Description

DEFINITION
Attends a Basic Police Academy as approved by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and successfully completes the Academy's course of study to acquire the State of California peace officer status; and in a non-sworn capacity performs other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Officer Trainee attends the Academy. The position is limited to individuals who have not completed a California POST certified Basic Police Academy within the last three (3) years. This is a non-sworn class with no police officer powers, and does not perform active law enforcement duties.
 

The Public Safety Officer Trainee is a probationary employee and must successfully complete all academy courses, including but not limited to academic coursework, physical training, vehicle operation, and use of weapons. Incumbents are subject to termination without cause and without a reason. Upon successful completion and graduation from the academy, a trainee may be considered for appointment to the position of probationary Public Safety Officer.
 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Department of Public Safety personnel shall provide indirect supervision and will closely monitor academic progress and physical achievement.

Ideal Candidate

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)

• Attends and participates in a comprehensive training program at a Basic Police Academy for a period of approximately five (5) months
• Receives instruction in the interpretation and application of the Penal Code, Vehicle Code and other laws relating to the protection of life and property
• Receives, learns and understands instruction in basic criminal investigation procedures and techniques, including but not limited to police ethics, witness interrogation, and collection of evidence
• Receives and participates in firearm training, classroom instruction in enforcement psychology, enforcement tactics, effective writing, and speaking
• Learns radio operations and methods of traffic, riot and crowd control
• Participates in and trains for physical strength and agility, and in Emergency Vehicle operations

 

CITY EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO:

• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers and co-workers
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace

Salary:

$5428.42