Police Officer Trainee

Description

THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT COMPLETED A CA POST APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY. IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED OR ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A POST APPROVED ACADEMY, PLEASE SEE THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE.

The Fairfield Police Department serves a diverse community and exists to improve the quality of life in Fairfield. The department is committed to working with our community members to solve problems together. Police Officers are expected to perform a wide variety of sworn peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property; to maintain order and preserve peace; to provide assistance to the public; to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; respond to emergency and non-emergency situations; arrest violators of the law; to conduct investigations and perform other related duties.

Police Officer Trainees attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified Police Academy. After successful completion of academy, Police Officer Trainees will have the opportunity to be promoted to the position of Police Officer (Academy Graduate). As a Police Officer, Academy Graduates will be assigned to complete an in-house field training program under the direction of a Field Training Officer. Academy graduates will perform responsible police work, crime prevention, and community service functions.

This recruitment will serve to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill immediate and future vacancies over the next 12-month period.

To learn more about Fairfield PD, please visithttp://www.joinffpd.com/ or contact the Police Personnel unit at (707) 428-7360. Salary posted includes incentive pay. Spanish speaking candidates encouraged to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work may require nights, weekends, and holidays. Training may include physical training; emergency vehicle operations; firearm training. Work may include substantial periods of time exposed to various weather conditions (including extreme heat and rain), irritants and allergens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Applicants must be 21 years old at the time of appointment or older and be in excellent health (as determined by a pre-employment physical examination). Ability to lift, carry, drag, pull, push persons or objects weighing at least 160 pounds and the ability to run for extended periods are time are required. Also requires walking and prolonged sitting, discharging firearms and using impact weapons. Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes, normal color vision and hearing acuity are required. Incumbents must meet any other criteria mandated by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification differs from Police Officer in that the Police Officer Trainee is assigned to a police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws and training in police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness. Incumbents in this classification receive training in a controlled classroom environment. Sworn officer status is not received until successful academy completion and official processing through procedures to become a classified Police Officer.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Instruction is received from academy instructors; receives general supervision from a Police Officer or Sergeant.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

None required. However, some experience in law enforcement work is preferred.

Education:

An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, business administration, public administration or related field or60-semester units from an accredited college or university is required at time of appointment to Police Officer. Appointment to Police Officer occurs after graduation from a POST certified police academy.

• College credits earned while attending the police academy may be applied toward the 60-semester unit requirement.

• Candidates may be credited with 36-semester credits for a minimum of 4 years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Forceand Coast Guard).

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a Valid Class C California State Driver's License is required.

• Must be lawfully able to possess a firearm.

• Must be free of felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.

• Must be legally eligible for employment in the United States.

• T-Score of at least 45 on the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)

• Required at time of appointment.

• For information on testing opportunities, please review the "Examination Information": section below.

• Successful completion of a CA State P.O.S.T certified Police Academy Physical Agility Test ("PAT")

• Required at time of appointment.

• For information on testing opportunities, please review the "Examination Information": section below.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION: (Invites will be extended to qualified applicants)

The Physical Agility Test and POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) are tentatively scheduled for the following dates:

• Saturday, February 17, 2024
• Saturday, May 11, 2024
• Saturday, August 17, 2024
• Saturday, November 16, 2024

Dates are subject to change based upon established eligibility lists, number of applicants, and current job openings. Candidates must be invited to the exam in order to participate.

IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE PELLETB AND ACHIEVED A T-SCORE OF 45 OR GREATER WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS:

• The requirement to take the PELLETB examination will be waived if you have taken the exam with another agency or academy within the last 12 months and have obtained a T-score of 45 or greater. Your PELLETB examination must be dated within 12 months of application date. You must attach proof of this requirement to your application. Candidates who do not attach proof of this requirement will be required to take the examination prior to continuing in the hiring process.

IF YOU HAVE PASSED A CA P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED POLICE ACADEMY PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT) WITHIN THE LAST 12:

• The requirement to take the Physical Agility Test (PAT) will be waived if you have passed the PAT from a CA P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy within the last 12 months. The PAT must be dated within 12 months of application date. You must attach proof of passing the PAT to your application. Candidates who do not attach proof of this requirement will be required to take the examination prior to continuing in the hiring process.
• CANDIDATES MAY ONLY TAKE THE PELLETB EXAMINATION ONE TIME IN ANY 30-DAY PERIOD. IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE PELLETB WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE ABOVE DATES AND DID NOT OBTAIN A SCORE OF 45 OR HIGHER, YOU MAY BE INELLIGIBLE TO TAKE THE EXAM.

Examples of Duties

A sample of responsibilities for this position are listed below. For the complete job description please visit:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfield/classspecs

• Attend a basic POST certified academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including laws and training in police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness.

• Undergo training to develop an awareness of functions and responsibilities of Police Officers and how they relate to field operations.

• Learn laws of arrest and pertinent local and state laws and ordinances.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The role and function of a law enforcement agency.

• Computers to research and write reports.

• Customer service.

Ability to:

• Learn and utilize de-escalation techniques to resolve tense situations.

• Learn and understand police department rules, regulations, instructions, laws and policies.

• Learn to properly handle and safely discharge firearms.

• Observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places, and judge situations and persons accurately.

• Learn to operate standard police equipment and vehicles.

• Follow oral and written directions.

• Write accurate reports.

• Communicate effectively with people of diverse education, social and ethnic backgrounds.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, physical agility test, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. This position requires a thorough background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological assessment, and a medical examination prior to appointment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates must submit an online application via NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call NeoGov'sApplicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627.

Mac users please note: To ensure compatibility, please use Google Chrome and ensure iOS settings are up-to-date.

If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 428-7394 at least 1 week prior to the application deadline or examination date.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.