Police Officer in

Training Job Type:

Full Time Bishop, CA Bishop Police Department Salary:

$4,951 - $5,991 per month

Position Summary:

Attends a regular POST certified law enforcement academy designed to provide an entire overview of the criminal justice system which includes training in laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness. Upon successfully completing the required training, employees may be promoted to Police Officer on a probationary basis. A Police Officer Trainee who fails to complete an academy in which he/she is enrolled will be terminated. A Police Officer Trainee is an at-will, non-sworn general employee of the City of Bishop. The Police Officer Trainee has a probationary period as described in Rule 5.8 of the City of Bishop Employee Personnel Rues.

Essential Functions:

Basic law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs. Deal courteously and effectively with the general public. Principles and practices of community policing. Show initiative, alertness, integrity, and reliability. Principles and techniques of traffic control. Basic interviewing methods and principles. Principles, practices, and safe work methods used in collecting, processing, logging, storing, and safeguarding evidence, property, and materials including hazardous materials. Maintain contact and preserve good relations with the public; ability to respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Serve as liaison and public relations officer for the assigned area, working collaboratively with the public to resolve community problems; establishes and preserves good relationships with the general public; may develop reliable informants and provide intelligence information to diversional and/or departmental personnel; plans, coordinates, and participates in various community relations and crime prevention events, programs, and activities. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and department rules, policies, and procedures. Self-defense principles and practices. Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including officer safety standards and safe driving principles and practices. 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. 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.

Requirements:

Free from felony convictions. A citizen of the United States or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. At least 20.5 years of age at time of application. 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 free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. 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.

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