Under immediate supervision, attends a basic academy course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved peace officer status; performs other related duties as required.

The Police Officer Trainee is a trainee class responsible for attending a basic police academy.  This position is not intended as a permanent appointment, and those not appointed to the class of Police Officer after successful completion of the law enforcement academy, or appointment as a Community Services Officer, are rejected during probation This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Officer in that the latter has successfully completed a law enforcement academy and achieved peace officer status in accordance with City and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; and
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Successful completion of some college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those persons who meet the necessary criteria will be called for an oral inter-view, which is weighted at 100%. Candidates who earn at least 70% on the interview will be recommended to the Civil Service Commission for inclusion on the employment eligibility list.

Persons selected for further consideration will be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, background investigation and chief’s interview before being offered a conditional appointment. The offer is conditioned on successful completion of a thorough psychological assessment and medical evaluation (including a drug screen). Applicants must pass all elements to be considered for hire. The City Manager will make the final selection and appointment based on recommendation for hire by the Police Chief.

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5401.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and must attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.

Police Officer I

Overview

Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Police Officer I is the entry level class and the Police Officer II is the senior class in the Police Officer series. Both are responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision.  The Police Officer I is distinguished from the Police Officer II in that the Police Officer I is the entry-level description in the professional Police Officer series. The Police Officer I serves a twelve month probationary period and is expected to promote to the senior level Police Officer II classification after successful completion of probation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• Prior experience in law enforcement or successful completion of college coursework in criminology, police science, or a related field is desirable but not required
• Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license

Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those persons who meet the necessary criteria will be called for an oral inter-view, which is weighted at 100%. Candidates who earn at least 70% on the interview will be recommended to the Civil Service Commission for inclusion on the employment eligibility list.

Persons selected for further consideration will be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, background investigation and chief’s interview before being offered a conditional appointment. The offer is conditioned on successful completion of a thorough psychological assessment and medical evaluation (including a drug screen). Applicants must pass all elements to be considered for hire.

The City Manager will make the final selection and appointment based on recommendation for hire by the Police Chief.
Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5401.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and must attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.

Please contact Sergeant Bushey at 559-675-4287 for more information.