Description
Don't miss out on this exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the City of Placentia Police Department! We currently have vacancies for the position of Police Academy Trainee. Applicants must currently be enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. approved police academy. An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment to fill vacancies as they occur. This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and may close at anytime without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately. Under general supervision, the Police Academy Trainee participates in police operations relating to patrol, traffic enforcement or safety, crime prevention, investigation, special details, or related police services; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the job classification.
- Receives Police Officer training in areas such as Federal, State, and local laws enforced by Police Officers, court decisions governing Police Officer actions, patrol procedures and techniques, arrest and booking procedures, physical restraint of persons, and related subject matter.
- Receives Police Officer training in traffic enforcement methods, such as observation method, citation practices, accident investigation procedures, and related subject matter.
- Receives Police Officer training in investigation techniques, report writing, court testimony procedures, and related subject matter.
- Performs academic activities and physical fitness exercises.
- Under close supervision, the Police Academy Trainee attends and successfully completes Police Officer training at a police academy.
Typical Qualifications
Requirements: - Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the G.E.D (General Educational Development) exam.
- License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Additional Requirements: - Must be currently enrolled in a basic Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) police academy.
- Must be 21 years of age or older at time of graduation or appointment to Police Officer position.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
- Vision Requirement: No more than 20/100 uncorrected and 20/30 corrected and freedom from uncorrectable color blindness. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to: - Learn and understand law enforcement policies, rules, instructions, regulations, and police literature; use proper English; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn the proper use and care of automobiles and small firearms; ability to remember names, faces, and details of incidents.
- Possess excellent customer service skills; be an effective communicator, both orally and in writing; have integrity and a commitment to excellence; have initiative to improve the organization; possess strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-through skills; take responsibility in carrying out decisions and providing leadership; and be a team-oriented professional that has excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Be of good character and reputation. Applicants will be fingerprinted and records checked in both State and Federal Bureaus. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses. Credit rating, if established, must be satisfactory.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is expected to climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps, carry police safety gear; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run. Sensory demands include talking, hearing, and using smell. These positions must be able to pull and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self-defense. Employees are expected to grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull or drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more.
Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; remain calm and use effective judgment in dangerous situations; and interact with citizens, business representatives, City staff, other organizations, police safety personnel, school representatives, and the public, with interfaces influenced by the position assignment.
Work Environment This position is a training position usually done in a classroom environment. However, it does require field training in realistic conditions such as outside weather conditions, in a patrol unit, and operating specialized equipment. Training may involve exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines.
This position also requires the use of safety helmets, armored vest, earplugs, and other specialized equipment as well as certification in protective and lifesaving equipment.
Selection Process: Complete employment applications must be submitted through NeoGov at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia . Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be
most qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, oral interview/testing.
The City of Placentia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
Retirement - The City of Placentia participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and does not participate in Social Security.
- Tier II - PERS 2% @ 60
- Employees who are active CalPERS members, or who are members of another public employee retirement system with which reciprocity may be established, and hired by the City of Placentia on or after April 2012, the City has a 2% @ 60 defined retirement plan and employees contribute the full 7% member contribution via payroll deduction. Employer rate varies by year.
- PEPRA/NEW MEMBERS - PERS 2% @ 62
- In accordance with provision of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013, new employees who are not members of CalPERS, or who are not members of another public employee retirement system with which reciprocity may be established on or after January 1, 2013, the City has a 2% @ 62 defined retirement benefit plan and employees contribute one-half of the total normal cost as identified by CalPERS on an annual basis.
Health Insurance - Up to $1,877 per month for family coverage to purchase health insurance through the CalPERS Health Benefits program.
- Alternatively, there is a $400 medical opt out payment for employees who are insured outside the City’s insurance coverage.
Dental Insurance -The City offers an HMO and PPO Dental Plan that comes at no cost to the employee. Premiums for both the employee and dependent(s) are paid by the City.
Vision Insurance -The City offers Vision insurance at no cost to the employee. Premiums for both the employee and dependent(s) are paid by the City.
Life Insurance - City paid life insurance policy of $50,000 (additional life insurance may be purchased
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance - Fully paid premiums for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Alternative Health & Wellness (Sick Leave) -96 hours per year (prorated for new employeess). This program includes an incentive of up to $1,250 per fiscal year.
