Student Trainee (Police Department)

Police Trainee The City of Antioch is offering an opportunity to start a career in law enforcement as a Police Trainee. This position provides a comprehensive training program at a POST approved Police Academy for a period of approximately five months. Trainees will be paid an hourly wage while attending the academy, plus medical, vision, and dental benefits.

Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, trainees may be appointed to the position of probationary Police Officer with an annual salary ranging from $115,608 to $140,532, plus additional benefits.

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development (G.E.D.) exam; AND
• Age: 20 years and 6 months at time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
• Meet the medical standards recommended by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
• Undergo a complete background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, and fingerprint clearance.
• Submit either a passing PELLETB T-Score or online passing NTN score.

The PELLETB is the police written test used by most agencies in California. It stands for POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery and is the entry-level Written Exam recommended by the CA POST Commission. For more information regarding the PELLETB test, please visit the Commission on POST website.

Typical qualifications for this position include knowledge of basic law enforcement theory, principles and techniques of traffic control, principles and practices of evidence collection, and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Ability to learn required knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful as a Police Officer, observe accurately, think and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations and people accurately, prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports, achieve proficiency in self-defense techniques and the use and care of firearms, follow oral and written instructions, deal courteously and effectively with the general public, and show initiative, alertness, integrity, and reliability.

Education/training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

License or certificate: A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's 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 driver's 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.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed primarily in a classroom and field setting; may have extensive periods of sitting in class; extensive physical training; exposure to inclement weather conditions; some exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; some exposure to moving mechanical parts; extensive public contact; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be very loud due to sirens, etc.

Physical and mental condition: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and field setting; normal hearing acuity; proportional weight to height; sound physical, mental and emotional health; normal color vision and visual functions, including no abnormalities or diseases which adversely affect the performance of duty, and visual acuity of not less than 20/40 vision in each eye without correction and corrected to not less than 20/20 in each eye; absence of a history of psychosis or psychoneurosis or other disabling defects. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Trainee must complete physical, psychological and medical examinations.

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 will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect pe