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Police Officer Trainee (Non-Sworn)
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City of Tracy
Tracy, CA (In Person)
$85,089 Salary, Full-Time
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Police Officer Trainee (Non-Sworn) City of Tracy
Learns and applies knowledge of the City of Tracy Police Department's organization, rules, and regulations.
Learns principles and techniques of patrol procedures, community service, crime prevention, and public relations.
Learns and applies knowledge of enforcement and procedural aspects of criminal law, arrest and control techniques, crowd control, and the enforcement of those laws.
Learns principles and techniques of proper use and maintenance of firearms. Learns vehicle operation including the Vehicle Code.
Learns basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony, and interviewing witnesses.
Learns and practices physical fitness and defense techniques programs.
Learns and practices first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Performs other related duties as assigned.
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JOB APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, INCLUDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
To apply for this excellent career opportunity, candidates must obtain: 1) California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training PELLETB written exam score dated within six (6) months of the application date; and 2) P.O.S.T. Work Sample Test Battery (Physical Agility Exam) score dated within six (6) months of the application date. Select police academies will administer these specific written and physical agility tests; however, candidates may obtain the identical certifications at other California P.O.S.T. certified testing locations. Only California P.O.S.T certifications will be accepted. To view the job flyer for this recruitment, click HERE. Test Dates & Registration for the PELLETB and Physical Agility work Sample Test Battery (WSTB)To register for the PELLETB and/or the WSTB, please visit https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests for a full listing of dates, times, and locations available at the South Bay Regional Testing academy. Start times vary. Please plan your time and arrive at least 15 minutes early to each exam. Testing dates are subject to change by the testing location. There is a cost associated with taking these exams. For questions regarding the testing, please feel free to contact The Academy at (408) 270-6458. Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity, please ensure you submit all required documents to be considered: A completed City of Tracy online application including answers to the supplemental questions (required) A copy of P.O.S.T, entry-level law enforcement written test battery T-score with a minimum total t-score of 48.0 or higher dated within six (6) months of the date of application (required) A copy of P.O.S.T, Physical Agility Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) certificate documenting a minimum score of 320 points or higher dated within six (6) months of the date of application (required)Tentative TimelineComplete applications submitted between 5/27/26- 6/18/26 will be invited to interview 7/1/26 & 7/2/26Complete applications submitted between 6/19/26
- 7/17/26 will be invited to interview 7/22/26 & 7/23/26Complete application submitted between 7/18/26
- 8/14/26 will be invited to interview 8/26/26 & 8/27/26 EXAMPLE
OF DUTIES SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the non-sworn, trainee-level classification in the Police Officer class series. Incumbents learn law enforcement techniques and practices as well as City systems, operations, practices, policies, and procedures and perform non-sworn police support duties while completing the mandated peace officer academy to obtain Basic P.O.S.T. certification. Positions in the Police Officer class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Officer level are normally filled by advancement from the Trainee level after gaining the required P.O.S.T. certificate, knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
(Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.Learns and applies knowledge of the City of Tracy Police Department's organization, rules, and regulations.
Learns principles and techniques of patrol procedures, community service, crime prevention, and public relations.
Learns and applies knowledge of enforcement and procedural aspects of criminal law, arrest and control techniques, crowd control, and the enforcement of those laws.
Learns principles and techniques of proper use and maintenance of firearms. Learns vehicle operation including the Vehicle Code.
Learns basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony, and interviewing witnesses.
Learns and practices physical fitness and defense techniques programs.
Learns and practices first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Performs other related duties as assigned.