POLICE TRAINEE

POLICE TRAINEE

Montebello, CA Job Details Full-time $95,760 - $119,592 a year 7 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Dispatching Investigation evidence collection Proper evidence handling Entry level Full Job Description Salary $95,760.00 - $119,592.00 Annually Location Montebello, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 2026-00019 Department Police Department Division Patrol Opening Date 03/30/2026 Max Number of Applicants 50 This position is set to receive the following salary adjustments based on the bargaining unit's current

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July 2026 - 5% COLA July 2027 - 2.5% COLA The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process. This job posting may be closed at any time without notice. Under close supervision to learn to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, and to perform related work as required. This is beginning-level law enforcement work for the purpose of training to become a sworn police officer. Participates in assigned in-service training and formal academic programs of instruction designed to qualify the incumbent for certification as a police officer; assists in the performance of a wide variety of assigned law enforcement duties in a learning capacity; may accompany police officers and assist in investigating incidents and crimes, completing written police reports, directing traffic, and maintaining records; learns to operate two-way radios, switchboards, and other communications equipment to receive and transmit messages, and dispatch police and emergency personnel; learns to gather and preserve evidence, take fingerprints, and complete related reports; develops skill and proficiency in use and care of firearms; and learns Federal, State, and local law enforcement laws, rules, and regulations.

Education:

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable. The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.