JOB Under immediate supervision this entry level non-sworn, non-peace officer, uniformed position participates in pre-academy, police officer training academy certified by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and receives training required to become a police officer; to participate in police departmental training activities; and to do related work as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties
and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address
business needs and changing business practices.
- The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn non-safety employee who attends a P.O.S.T. certified police academy to develop knowledge and skill to become a Police Officer with the City of Huntington Park.
- Upon successful completion of all training, Police Officer Trainees will be eligible for consideration for appointment to a sworn Police Officer position.
- Police Officer Trainees who do not successfully complete all the training will be automatically terminated from employment with the City without the right of appeal of the termination.
- Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position, that they are performed in a safe, and efficient manner.
- Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation requires. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only.
Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements.Provide all relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the Supplemental Questionnaire section to assist in evaluating your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
