Police Officer Trainee, Gilroy

Police Officer Trainee

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Police Officer Trainee. The Gilroy Police Department is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of approximately 60,000 residents. The Gilroy Police Department (GPD) provides 24 hours patrol services responding to public safety calls for service and implementing crime suppression, conducting investigations, traffic enforcement and accident investigation and solving civil conflicts, arresting suspects and engaging in directed patrol missions to prevent or reduce crime in order to protect life and property for the citizens of Gilroy.The Mission of the Gilroy Police Department is: Providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community. The Vision of the Gilroy Police Department is: The men and women of the Gilroy Police Department are dedicated to courageously ensuring the safety of our community. The Core Values are: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability.General Description: Under general direction of a police supervisor and/or police academy supervisor, and in a non-sworn capacity, attend and participate in a comprehensive training program at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified basic police academy; to learn, train and successfully perform all related learning and testing activities relative to the technical knowledge, skills and physical capabilities required to perform in the capacity of a sworn police officer; and to successfully complete the police academy. Perform related duties as required. Police Officer Trainees do not possess peace officer authority while attending the academy. Individuals in this job classification are considered temporary, non-sworn, at-will employees. Appointment to a sworn peace officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the academy followed by a final review by the Police Chief.Requirements: High school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency. Some college work preferred. Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of testing and at least 21 years of age at time of appointment to sworn peace officer. Pass a P.O.S.T. physical agility test. Be able to meet the current Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) medical standards for a peace officer and be free from any physical condition, which might adversely affect the exercise of power as a peace officer.Pass a P.O.S.T. background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, an extensive Department of Justice criminal record check, an FBI check and a firearms clearance. Pass a post-offer psychological evaluation and a medical examination, which includes a drug test. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicles.Required to be proficient in typical police weaponry and meet department firearms qualification requirements. Pass all required department and P.O.S.T. training. Possess and maintain CPR and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire. Within 18 months from date of hire as a sworn peace officer, must establish and maintain residency within 45 minutes normal driving time from the Gilroy Police Station.Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired, but not required. Prefer non-tobacco user. Application Process: If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity please attach and submit the following required items with your NEOGOV application: A completed City of Gilroy online application form including supplemental responses (required)Copy of P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Written Test Battery T-Score Certificate with a minimum t-score of 48 (required) Copy of P.O.S.T. Physical Agility Work Sample Test Battery Certificate documenting a minimum score of 320 points and a passing score (14 minutes or less) on the 1.5 mile run (required)Cover letter that explains your specific interest in this position with the City of Gilroy Police Department (preferred/optional item) Detailed resume focusing on relevant work experience and education (preferred/optional item) Compensation and Benefits: Police Officer Trainees will earn a flat monthly salary while attending the P.O.S.T Basic Police Academy Training. Health allowance medical-only coverage is offered for this position as it is not a seasonal position and it is expected to last more than 90 days. Depending upon the number of dependents, the health allowance ranges from $873.76 to $2,297.42 per month for core health. No other health benefits are offered. Temporary employees are enrolled in the PARS retirement system with the City making an employer contribution and the employee contribution (6.2%) being deducted from your payroll check. The PARS retirement system is in lieu of participating in social security. You will, however, participate in the Medicare portion of social security as that is a required program. Employees participate in Medicare (1.45% for both the employer and employee) as this is a mandated federal program. City of Gilroy does not participate in Social Security. All City employees are paid monthly, on the first business day of each month via direct deposit.