Police Officer Recruit/Trainee

Salary $65,604.00 Annually Location Police Department, 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 2025-PO-AG Department Police Department Opening Date 01/01/2025 Description The Police Officer, working under the direction of the Chief of Police and/or the Police Captain, enforces laws and ordinances to prevent crime, protect life and property, and maintain peace and order. Duties The Police Officer enforces City, County, and State laws. Patrols the City area in a radio car and on foot. Answers calls for the protection of life and private property. Conducts preliminary follow-up investigations of burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents, and deaths. Gathers, preserves, and analyzes facts and evidence. Directs traffic. Stops drivers who are operating vehicles or trucks in violation of laws. Warns drivers against unlawful practices, issues citations, and makes arrests; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects. Testifies in court; serves warrants and subpoenas; prepares reports. Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances. Gives information and direction to the public. Attends police and fire scenes or other public gatherings to assist in the protection of life and property. Handles radio, dispatch, and other similar duties. May undertake such special duties as K-9 Officer. Performs other related work as needed. Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age; graduation from high school; at least two years of responsible work experience involving public contact. Must have a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

Written Test Results:

As of September 2025, the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department will only accept candidates with test results from the past 12 months at the time of submitting an application (must attach proof of test results): National Testing Network (NTN) certified passing score or, POST PELLETB with score of 42 or higher

Abilities:

Understand and interpret laws, rules, and other written materials. Judge situations and people accurately. Think and act quickly in emergencies. Operate standard radio system; employ principles and practices of law enforcement work, including patrol, investigation, custody, and identification. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical Requirements:

Good physical condition, free from physical defects which would interfere with performance of the position, much of which may be spent on foot. Heights and weights must be proportionate. An examination will be conducted to determine mental and emotional stability of candidates, and also for physical agility and stamina.

Hearing:

normal.

Color vision:

normal.

Visual acuity:

not less than 20/70 in each eye uncorrected, corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and not less than 20/30 in the lesser eye. The City of Palos Verdes Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description includes a list of ADA essential job duties performed by the classification. This job description is reflective of common job duties but does not contain every possible task performed by each individual employee assigned to this classification. Palos Verdes Estates shall provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the City Manager or authorized designate. Additional Information The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be filled out completely and clearly show that the qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible List, or discharge from employment. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a standard City application form. All application materials become the property of the City of Palos Verdes Estates and are not returnable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Palos Verdes Estates does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are encouraged to apply for City employment. Those who require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must make such a request to the Personnel Department, in writing, at least three working days prior to the date of the testing procedure. Individuals requesting accommodation in the testing process will be required to provide documentation of such need.

FINGERPRINTING

Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.

POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE

Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.

LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION

All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.

EMERGENCY SERVICE

All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than twelve months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.