Police Officer Trainee

Position Information

The City of Pittsburg in California seeks Police Officer Trainees for the Police Department. The City is seeking candidates for Police Officer Trainee who will be sponsored for the 26-week law enforcement academy. The Police Officer Trainee position is an entry-level, non-sworn training position in the Police Department. Incumbents are assigned to the Basic Peace Officer Academy and must satisfactorily pass all requirements that lead to the possession of the Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy Certificate before becoming candidates for the sworn position of Police Officer.

Police Officer Trainees are provided with medical, dental, and vision benefits while attending the academy. Assignment to Police Officer Trainee is temporary.

• Ability to learn operating procedures of a public safety department
• Ability to learn various federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; principles of crime prevention and suppression
• Demonstrates a high level of ethical behavior
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with other City Departments, outside agencies, and members of the public
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency conditions and situations
• Strong attention to detail to remember names, faces and information about incidents
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills; values teamwork
• Ability to operate a police vehicle, firearms, and other law enforcement equipment
• Demonstrates an understanding of community-oriented policing and problem-solving strategies
• Adaptive, flexible and tolerant of the continued evolution of policing
• Is culturally competent and accepting of diverse ideas, thoughts and suggestions

For more information on the academy visit:
Basic Academy | Contra Costa Sheriff, CA (coco sheriff.org)

The protection of life and property is the Police Department's highest priority. The Operations Bureau manages the Patrol Division and the Traffic Unit. The Patrol Division represents the largest component of the Police Department. The Support Services Bureau manages the Investigations Division, Property/Evidence Division, Code Enforcement Division, Records Division, School Resource Officer Program, and the Gang/Vice Team. The Support Services Bureau also provides in-service training and certified courses to ensure compliance with POST and applicable educational mandates for all sworn and civilian police personnel.

The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 76,000 residents. Pittsburg is located in the Bay Area Region of Northern California and offers access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, the Sierra Nevada foothills, and Lake Tahoe. Pittsburg City Hall is near the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Pittsburg Center Station, facilitating commutes. The city features waterfront areas, a performing arts theater, a variety of events, parks, a large public-school system, and diverse shopping.

The Marina is nearby with amenities for visitors and residents.

The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city with a council-manager form of government. The City has approximately 320 full-time employees and up to 350 seasonally. Departments include City Management, Community and Economic Development, Community Services, Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, Public Works, Fire Protection provided by Contra Costa County Fire Department. The FY 22/23 budget is $225.9 million with a General Fund of $51.3 million.

A competitive benefits package for regular employees includes CALPERS retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid life insurance, retirement health saving account, deferred compensation with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness activities, employee assistance program, employee development courses, and career advancement opportunities.

• Holiday Pay: 5.5% in lieu of holidays
• Shift Differential: 2% or 4.5% depending on shift
• Call out Pay: 4 hours minimum OT
• POST Certificate: 2.5% for Intermediate or 5% for Advanced
• Educational Degree: 2.5% for Bachelors
• Bilingual Pay: 5%
• Special Assignment Pay up to 5%

• Uniform Allowance: $1000 per year
• $4,500 Tuition Reimbursement per year
• Vacation Buyback program
• Retirement Health Saving Plan
• Employer-paid medical, vision, and dental premiums during training

Check out Pittsburg Police Department's Facebook Page to see PD in action:

The members of the Pittsburg Police Department are committed to improving the quality of life in this city through professionalism, excellence and trust.

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