Law Enforcement Trainee (Police Officer Trainee)
City of San Bernardino
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: San Bernardino, CA
Contract type: Full time
Are you interested in starting a career in law enforcement? We invite you to become a Law Enforcement Trainee with the City of San Bernardino's Police Department!
About The Position
Law Enforcement Trainee (Police Officer Trainee) is a non-sworn, temporary classification, which may lead to an entry-level, professional law enforcement career position with the City of San Bernardino Police Department following successful completion of California POST approved Basic Academy Course and City of San Bernardino Police Department training.Â
This position is for individuals interested in a career as a police officer but have not yet completed Basic Academy training. Once hired, LETs are enrolled in the 23-week Basic Police Academy where they learn the skills and duties of performing law enforcement functions. While in the Academy, LETs are paid an hourly wage and benefits. Upon graduation from the Academy, LETs are appointed to the rank of Police Officer. New Police Officers then complete an additional 19 weeks of field training with an assigned Field Training Officer. After the completion of the field training program, officers are prepared to work alone in the field.
Online Written Exam
As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to participate in an online written exam in order to qualify for the Physical Agility Test. Online written exam waivers are available to those who qualify.Â
To qualify for the online exam waiver, applicants must possess one of the following items:
Online Exam Due Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
(Link tentatively scheduled to be sent on December 04, 2024)
Performance Exam Date:Â Wednesday December 18, 2024
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Click here to view the Law Enforcement Trainee job description.
Education, Training And Experience
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions or in an office environment. The noise level depends on the employee's environment.
Application Submission
Please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
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If you require technical assistance, please contact the governmentjobs.com Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your computer or browser used to submit the application.
Selection Process
All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.Â
The selection process will consist of
Accommodation
The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code Â
The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department for the City of San Bernardino in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 or email Stephanie Rivera at [email protected] for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.
Pre-Employment Process
City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERÂ
About The Position
Law Enforcement Trainee (Police Officer Trainee) is a non-sworn, temporary classification, which may lead to an entry-level, professional law enforcement career position with the City of San Bernardino Police Department following successful completion of California POST approved Basic Academy Course and City of San Bernardino Police Department training.Â
This position is for individuals interested in a career as a police officer but have not yet completed Basic Academy training. Once hired, LETs are enrolled in the 23-week Basic Police Academy where they learn the skills and duties of performing law enforcement functions. While in the Academy, LETs are paid an hourly wage and benefits. Upon graduation from the Academy, LETs are appointed to the rank of Police Officer. New Police Officers then complete an additional 19 weeks of field training with an assigned Field Training Officer. After the completion of the field training program, officers are prepared to work alone in the field.
Online Written Exam
As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to participate in an online written exam in order to qualify for the Physical Agility Test. Online written exam waivers are available to those who qualify.Â
To qualify for the online exam waiver, applicants must possess one of the following items:
- Â An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution.Â
- Applicants who have taken and passed the California POST PELLET-B exam with a score of 42 or higher within the last 6 months of date of application may submit their scores on official letterhead to be considered for exemption from the written exam.Â
- Applicants who have previously taken and passed the online exam with the City of San Bernardino's Police Department within the last 6 months of date of application.
Online Exam Due Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
(Link tentatively scheduled to be sent on December 04, 2024)
Performance Exam Date:Â Wednesday December 18, 2024
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Click here to view the Law Enforcement Trainee job description.
Education, Training And Experience
- A high school or G.E.D. equivalent
-  Must be at least 20 ½ years of age at time of application.
- A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California driver's license must be obtained within ten days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12405c).
- Free of any felony convictions.
- A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
- Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
- Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
- Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions or in an office environment. The noise level depends on the employee's environment.
Application Submission
Please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
Â
If you require technical assistance, please contact the governmentjobs.com Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your computer or browser used to submit the application.
Selection Process
All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.Â
The selection process will consist of
- Application Review
- Physical Agility Test
- Personal History Statement and Pre-Background Interview Questionnaire Packets
- Oral Exam
- Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Employment/Professional Reference Check
- Pre-employment Physical Medical Exam / Psychological exam
Accommodation
The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code Â
- 12940(k); 2 CCR 11023).
The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department for the City of San Bernardino in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 or email Stephanie Rivera at [email protected] for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.
Pre-Employment Process
- All positions are subject to the following pre-employment screenings:
- Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
- Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Employment/Professional Reference Check.
City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERÂ
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