Police Trainee

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a successful law enforcement officer in California? It all starts with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)! Take a deep dive into exploring POST's vital role in shaping law enforcement across the state, including how POST establishes professional standards, provides training resources, and supports officers and dispatchers through every step of their careers.

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P.O.S.T. Regular Basic Course

A Police Trainee is a temporary, non-sworn position. Under close supervision, a Trainee participates in a comprehensive training program at a POST approved Police Academy for a period of approximately 5 months. Start your career in law enforcement with the City of Antioch! TRAINEE SALARY (While Attending the Academy) is $31.80/hour plus medical, vision, and dental benefits.

After successful completion of the Police Academy, and you transition to a sworn Police Officer, and APOA Bargaining Unit Member, the salary increases to an ANNUAL SALARY OF $115,608 - $140,532 plus additional benefits.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development (G.E.D.) exam; AND
• Age: 20 years and 6 months at time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
• Must meet the medical standards recommended by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
• Must undergo a complete background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, and fingerprint clearance.
• Must submit either a passing PELLETB T-Score or online passing NTN score (see details below).

NOW ACCEPTING NTN SCORES:
National Testing Network directly contracts with public safety departments across the country to test candidates for jobs. Once a candidate completes this simple process, information and test scores will be sent directly to each department. Applicants may submit their NTN scores directly to the City of Antioch via the NTN website LAW ENFORCEMENT Jobs | Find Public Safety Jobs | National Testing Network.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

1. Failure to show acceptable progress while attending the Police Academy.
2. Failure to follow departmental rules, regulations or safety procedures.
3. Are found to be unacceptable for further employment.
4. Are no vacant positions of Police Officer.

• Basic law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Principles and techniques of traffic control.
• Basic interviewing methods and principles.
• Principles, practices, and safe work methods used in collecting, processing, logging, storing, and safeguarding evidence, property, and materials including hazardous materials.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Self-defense principles and practices.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including officer safety standards and safe driving principles and practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Automated law enforcement information systems and procedures.
• Public and agency desk procedures and methods for providing services and information including those related to collecting, maintaining, and releasing information, files, and documents.
• Law enforcement record keeping and records management principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Research and report writing techniques.
• Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Geographic features and locations within the area served.
• Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.

• Learn required knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful as a Police Officer.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Judge situations and people accurately.
• Learn standard operating procedures of a police radio and keyboard terminals.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports.
• Achieve proficiency in self-defense techniques and the use and care of firearms.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.
• Show initiative, alertness, integrity and reliability.

• Submitted a passing NTN score OR
• Received a T-Score of 45 or higher from a POST approved agency AND
• Exam was taken within the last twelve (12) months AND provide the Human Resources Department with a copy of your T-Score letter.
• You MUST submit the T-Score letter with your application.