Police Trainee

Overview

A Police Trainee is a non-sworn, local government, miscellaneous employee as defined under Government Code Section 20018. Upon hire, the Police Trainee is eligible to begin receiving civilian police training as well as attending a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy to prepare the incumbent to assume the responsibilities of a Police Officer upon completion of the academy.

Work may also include performing non-sworn police-related tasks directly for the Police Department during non-academy hours. Under general supervision, will perform law enforcement, crime prevention and other duties related to the position as required.

The Police Trainee will be receiving training for eventual appointment as a Police Officer within the Gardena Police Department. Until appointment as a Police Officer, the Trainee is a non-sworn position performing civilian police training work and attending a P.O.S.T certified basic academy.

AGE
: 21 years at time of appointment to Step 1.

EDUCATION
:
Graduation from high school or equivalent G.E.D. Certificate.

HEIGHT, WEIGHT, GENERAL HEALTH
:
Applicants must have the capacity both mentally and physically to perform the essential duties of a Gardena Police Officer as determined by a qualified psychologist and/or medical examiner.

LICENSE
Must possess a valid Class "C" California Driver's License, or if licensed in another state, be capable of securing the required California license.

Probationary Period — Probationary Period is 12 months following the completion of Academy.

STEP 1 — Granted upon successful completion of Academy.

STEP 2 — Granted after 6 months of continuous and satisfactory service at Step 1.

STEP 3 — Granted after 1 year of continuous and satisfactory service at Step 2.

STEP 4, 5, & 6 — Granted on annual basis following continuous and satisfactory service.

Prior to appointment, the applicant must meet minimum standards by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and the City of Gardena. Applicants must pass the processes listed below: