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Police Cadet- Currently Attending Academy or Academy graduate.

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City of San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 7 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Police Cadet- Currently Attending Academy or Academy graduate. San Luis Obispo, CA Job Details Full-time $6,936 a month 6 days ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Non-CDL Class C Full Job Description JOB The City of San Luis Obispo is currently looking for applicants currently enrolled in an Academy, or a recent Academy graduate.

CLICK HEREto learn more about joining SLOPD!This position is open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
JOB SUMMARY
This is a non-sworn, training-level classification in the City's police service. Under direct supervision, attends Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities required to perform police service. During training, incumbents do not have police powers and are subject to the rules and regulations of the City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Police Department, and the police academy attended. Promotion to a sworn Police Officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and the final review of the Police Chief. Upon promotion to Police Officer, incumbents will begin a one-year probation as a regular status employee.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Works under the general supervision of a Field Training Officer.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma from a recognized American accreditor or G.E.D.;ANDAt least 20 years old at time of appointment; 20.5 years old at time of completion of the academy; and 21 years old at the completion of the FTO program.

ANDMust have uncorrected vision of 20/100. Corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other. For individuals wearing soft contact lenses, the "uncorrected" acuity standard does not apply, but vision must be corrected to 20/30 when both eyes are tested together. The wearer of soft lenses must have at least one year of successful use. Normal color vision is required;ANDMust be in excellent physical condition with weight proportionate to height as determined by an agility test and an examining physician.
POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF
A valid California Class "C" driver's license at the time of hire.
THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE
Pre-employment PhysicalPolygraphPolice Background InvestigationCredit CheckLivescan Fingerprinting (DOJ & FBI)

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