Police Officer Trainee - City of Modesto, CA
Police Department - 600 10th Street Modesto, CA
About the Job
Have you finished the Police Academy and are looking to start your career as a Police Officer? Apply today?
The Police Officer Trainee is responsible to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.
This is the entry level class in the sworn Police Officer series. The classification is designed for candidates currently attending a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy or for those who will have successfully completed a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy (Intensive, Extended, or Modular formats) by time of appointment. This classification is distinguished from the Police Officer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series since this class is typically used as work experience.
Hiring Incentives
$5,000 Hiring Incentive - For this position.
$5,000 Military Hiring Incentive - Is an additional hiring incentive for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States Military and received an Honorable or General Discharge as denoted on the DD214.
Sick/Vacation Front Loading - 20 hours of sick and 20 hours of vacation will be front loaded on date of hire.
A full list of hiring incentives can be found HERE.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to participated in a one way online interview. Interview links will be sent to qualifying candidates.
Those who successfully pass the interview will be placed on the eligible list.
For more information about becoming a Police Officer with the Modesto Police Department, click here.
Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City.
City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Police Officer Trainee is responsible to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.
This is the entry level class in the sworn Police Officer series. The classification is designed for candidates currently attending a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy or for those who will have successfully completed a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy (Intensive, Extended, or Modular formats) by time of appointment. This classification is distinguished from the Police Officer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series since this class is typically used as work experience.
Hiring Incentives
$5,000 Hiring Incentive - For this position.
$5,000 Military Hiring Incentive - Is an additional hiring incentive for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States Military and received an Honorable or General Discharge as denoted on the DD214.
Sick/Vacation Front Loading - 20 hours of sick and 20 hours of vacation will be front loaded on date of hire.
A full list of hiring incentives can be found HERE.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to participated in a one way online interview. Interview links will be sent to qualifying candidates.
Those who successfully pass the interview will be placed on the eligible list.
For more information about becoming a Police Officer with the Modesto Police Department, click here.
Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City.
City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Job Type: Full Time
Agency: Modesto Police Department
Location: Police Department - 600 10th Street Modesto
Source : City of Modesto, CA
