Police Officer (Recruit)

Police Officer (Recruit)

Job Type:

Full Time Vallejo, CA Vallejo Police Department Salary:

$32.00

Hourly Closing Date:

6/30/2026

Position Summary:

Employees in this trainee-level, non-safety assignment, will be completing a POST certified Basic Police Academy (POST Academy), or those who are currently enrolled in an academy, and as such are considered temporary, at-will employees serving at the pleasure of the hiring authority. Assignment to this classification is limited to a maximum of one year. A Police Officer (Recruit) who fails to successfully complete the academy will be terminated.

Essential Functions:

Ride with officers to observe and learn peace officer responsibilities and techniques. Operate police information equipment, including computer systems, teletypes and telephones to enter and research information at the direction of an Officer or police civilian. Assist in processing, packaging, labeling, storing and destroying property and evidence; may provide assistance with photocopies, files, indexes and locating police records and related paperwork. Perform errands for the department such as transporting information and paperwork to court and district attorney offices; perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

A High School diploma, GED, or equivalent. Completion of 39 semester units or equivalent from an accredited college or university is highly desirable. Possession of a valid California driver's license Be 20 years old at the time of appointment, and at least 21 years of age upon POST Academy graduation Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes with normal color vision Must be eligible for U.S. citizenship upon academy graduation No felony convictions No misdemeanor convictions which mandate weapons prohibitions https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo/jobs/5185253/police-officer-recruit Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam