Police Officer Trainee

A Police Trainee is a non-sworn, local government, miscellaneous employee as defined under Government Code Section 20018.  Upon hire, the Police Trainee is eligible to begin receiving civilian police training as well as attending a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy to prepare the incumbent to assume the responsibilities of a Police Officer upon completion of the academy.  Work may also include performing non-sworn police-related tasks directly for the Police Department during non-academy hours. Under general supervision, will perform law enforcement, crime prevention and other duties related to the position as required.