Police Officer Trainee (20737715)

Description

Definition

To attend a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved Police Basic Recruit Academy and successfully complete the academic and physical training required for appointment to the classification of Police Officer.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a trainee level classification which provides transition into the position of Police Officer. Police Officer Trainees are hired into this civilian position for the period prior and during the time they are assigned to a POST certified police academy. Upon successful completion of training at an academy and upon the availability of a Police Officer Recruit II position, Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer Recruit II.

Supervision Received

Receives close supervision and evaluation on a daily basis by academy staff. Limited supervision by department training supervisor and/or manager during regular academy visits.

Essential Job Functions

Ability to:

• Successfully complete all academy requirements.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Make rapid, sound independent judgements within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Remaining calm and have the ability to control own emotions in tense situations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports and other written material.
• Understand and following oral and written direction, to include interpreting and applying complex laws, procedures and policies.
• Be able to utilize both written and oral communication.
• Become proficient in self-defense techniques.
• Become proficient in the care and use of firearms.
• Become proficient in basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Deal courteously and effectively with people of all diverse, cultural, and socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations.
• Learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation.