Job Description
Police Recruit A non-sworn position to allow training of Police Recruits. New hires will have Police Recruit status until successful completion of the basic POST Police Academy. Participates in a structured training program designed to prepare for the role of a full-time Police Officer; observes experienced officers in day-to-day law enforcement activities, completing academy training requirements, and gaining practical field experience while paired with a Training Officer, focuses on learning departmental procedures, and performs related training responsibilities as required. Receives immediate supervision from a designated training officer. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. This is a non-sworn classification that is in the process of completing academy training requirements. Upon successful completion of the POST Academy, field training program, and all requirements, the Police Recruit is eligible for promotion to a sworn Police Officer classification. Participation does not guarantee promotion. Police Recruits are required to be enrolled and successfully graduate from a California POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Attend and successfully complete all required POST Academy classes, testing, and training modules. Participate in departmental orientation, daily physical fitness training, and basic skill-building exercises (such as defensive tactics and firearms safety). Learn and practice emergency first aid and CPR techniques to assist injured persons until medical professionals arrive. Accompany sworn officers to calls for service in a ride-along capacity to observe how to handle investigations, citizen requests, and incident scenes. Learn how to identify and report safety hazards, such as traffic problems, roadblocks, or abandoned vehicles. Watch the process of how officers issue warnings or citations for parking and traffic violations. Practice preparing ba