Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with Google Sign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one . Already have an account? Sign In . User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. City of Grover Beach - Career Pages powered by NEOGOV ® Police Officer Trainee Print Apply  Police Officer Trainee Salary $91,248.00 Annually Location City of Grover Beach Police Department, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 2026-07 Police Cadet Department Police Department - Non Sworn Opening Date 07/27/2026 Closing Date 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions Description Under close instruction and supervision, learns law enforcement and crime prevention procedures and technician during attendance at a P.O.S.T. certified academy. Receives basic law enforcement training regarding various laws and law enforcement procedures. Performs other related duties as required. A Police Officer Trainee is not a sworn classification and will undergo training to prepare for appointment to a full-time probationary Entry-Level Police Officer position upon successful completion of a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy. The Police Officer Trainee must successfully pass all phases of training per P.O.S.T. and Academy requirements. Examples of Duties Attends P.0.S.T. certified police academy, participating in and successfully passing all mandated and required classes designated to develop awareness and understanding of the functions and responsibilities of Police Officers. Learns Federal, State, and Municipal laws and ordinances and their application to traffic violations and crimes; learn arrest, booking, and investigation methods. Learns radio communication procedures, report writing; first aid and medical emergency procedures. Learns use and maintenance of firearm and other police related equipment, operation of motor vehicles, including high speed driving and defensive driving. Participates in structured physical conditioning. Typical Qualifications Education and/or E xperience : Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for admission to a California P.O.S.T. certified Basic Police Academy as a Police Officer Candidate. A Police Officer Trainee shall possess a high school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's degree is highly desirable.

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Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license prior to appointment. A certificate of completion of a Basic Police Academy certified by California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) is required prior to appointment from Police Officer Trainee to a position as a probationary Entry-Level Police Officer. Special Requirements Minimum age of 21 years upon graduation. Weight must be in proportion to height. Vision must be within P.O.S.T. standards and normal color and depth perception. Successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, physical agility test, and medical examination which includes a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Supplemental Information Ability t o : Learn Peace Officer standards of conduct and public relations. Learn maintenance of firearms and all police related equipment. Learn Operation of motor vehicles, especially at high rates of speed, using defensive driving. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time Walking, running, and various forms of physical exertion Lifting light to heavy objects or individuals Pursuing and overcoming resistance of suspects Operating assigned equipment Retirement Non Safety Members - Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula. Employees who are current members of CalPERS (Classic Members); who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS agency and employment with the city will be enrolled in 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula. All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS. Safety Members - Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2.7% @ 57 benefit formula. Employees who are current members of CalPERS (Classic Members); who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS agency and employment with the city will be enrolled in 3% @ 55 benefit formula. All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS. Classic members pay 12% Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance During the term of this agreement only, the City shall pay 100% of the employee only portion of health insurance premiums for the least expensive plan offered by CALPERS.. Additional amounts are paid by the city of $503.75 for employee plus one and $831.25 for full family. Dental and Vision are paid by the employee. Life Insurance Covered at 100% by the City. Deferred Compensation The City offers a choice of two deferred compensation providers. City match of up to $130.00/month on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Social Security City participates in Social Security. Short Term Disability Paid by employee by payroll deduction. Long Term Disability City Paid. Vacation Accrued at two weeks (80 hours) and increases based on years of service. Sick Leave Accrues 96 hours per year to a maximum of 2,000 hours. Holidays 112 hours equivalent paid holidays per year. Employee Assistance Program City paid premium. Uniform Allowance $1,000 per year for those required to wear a uniform. Education Incentive Education incentive pay provided after six months employment per Agreement with Police Officer's Association MOU. Education Reimbursement Program Up to $2,000 in education expenses is available per fiscal year. Bilingual Incentive $80 per month is availability to a limited number of employees upon certification of fluency in Spanish, Tagalog, or other language of benefit for the City. 01 Breifly discuss your interest in law enforcement and specifically your interest with the GBPD. Required Question Employer The City of Grover Beach Address 154 South 8th Street Grover Beach, California, 93433 Phone (805) 473-4564 Website http://www.groverbeach.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Privacy Settings Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. 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