Job Description
Police Academy Trainee The City of San Luis Obispo is currently looking for applicants currently enrolled in an Academy, or a recent Academy graduate. This position is open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Job Summary This is a non-sworn, training-level classification in the City's police service. Under direct supervision, attends Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities required to perform police service. During training, incumbents do not have police powers and are subject to the rules and regulations of the City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Police Department, and the police academy attended. Promotion to a sworn Police Officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and the final review of the Police Chief. Upon promotion to Police Officer, incumbents will begin a one-year probation as a regular status employee. Supervision Works under the general supervision of a Field Training Officer. Examples of Duties Examples of duties and responsibilities: Performs non-safety duties. Collects information and data. Transports people and materials, etc. Attends a California POST approved Basic Academy for training. Ability to: Understand, interpret and apply State and local laws and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, and other technical literature pertaining to law enforcement. React quickly and calmly in emergency or hazardous situations and adopt an effective course of action. Observe and remember facts and details of incidents. Follow oral and written instructions. Learn to safely drive a motor vehicle in both non-emergency and emergency situations. Learn to operate firearms safely and skillfully.