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DEADLINE TO APPLY:
This recruitment will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and may close at any time without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately. You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, attends a prescribed law enforcement academy training program for newly hired officers; performs related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This class is reserved for individuals hired as Police Officers who are attending the required basic law enforcement training academy program. Upon successful completion of the required training, employees may be promoted to Police Officer on a probationary basis. A Police Officer Trainee who fails to successfully complete an academy in which he/she was enrolled will be terminated.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH APPLICATION
RESUME
- Detail your experience, education, and training relevant to the position.
- Your application should cover your employment history for at least the past ten years (if employment history extends to 10 years or more).
- List your most recent experience first.
- Include at least three professional references (do not include relatives as references).
- High school diploma/transcript
- General Education Development (GED)/High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) Certificate
These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability.
Participates in and completes a prescribed law enforcement officer training program for entry level officers.
Education and/or Experience
Be a high school graduate, or pass the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level, or pass the California High School Proficiency Examination. Attainment of a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of modern practices and techniques of law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing; Vehicle and Penal Codes; laws of arrest; rules of evidence; legal rights of citizens; court procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
Use and care of firearms and small equipment.
Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
Represent the City in a variety of meetings; learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner.
Understand, explain, and apply policies and procedures.
Make clear and concise radio transmissions.
Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Special Requirements:
Applicants must meet the California Police Officer selection standards (Codes 1029 & 1031) as listed below:
- Free of any felony convictions
- A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
- At least 18 years of age
- Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
- Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
- A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.
- Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer
Applicants must successfully pass the following requirements:
- POST-certified basic law enforcement training academy.
- Reading and Writing Ability Assessment.
- Physical Agility Test.
- Oral Interview.
- Background Investigation.
- Medical Evaluation.
- Drug Screening.
- Polygraph Examination.
- Psychological Evaluation.
- Administration Interview.
- Valid, current California Driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions:
Candidates must meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City and the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) as follows:
- Vision standard: correctable to 20/20, normal color vision
- Hearing standard: normal hearing
Position requires standing, walking, and/or running on uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling, and making repetitive hand movements above and below shoulder level in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when performing work and operating assigned equipment as required by POST. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and face-to-face service. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, fine coordination, and finger dexterity in handling a firearm. The need to lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may be required to respond to after-hours emergency call-outs. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
You can apply for this position online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this page. If this is the first time you are applying using our online application system, you will need to create a Username and Password. (If you have previously applied for a position using the NEOGOV system and already have a Username and Password set up, you do not need to do this again to apply-just log in and start building your application). Once you have established your account and logged in to the system, you can begin building your application by clicking on the "Build Job Application" link. Your application can be saved and used to apply for additional or future job openings with the City of Azusa.
Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete. Your application must include at least ten years of employment history (assuming you have been employed for ten years). List most recent experience first. Carefully account for all employment, paid or unpaid. Provide each change of title or promotion separately. You must also include your reason for leaving each job. A minimum of three professional references must be included in your application (include people who would have knowledge of your professional qualifications). DO NOT list relatives.
Applications will be reviewed and those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue on in the process. The selection process may consist of: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, and/or Panel Oral Interview.
The City of Azusa is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is dedicated to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 812-5183 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!
Employment Type: Full-Time
