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Police Officer Trainee

City of Fortuna (CA)
Fortuna, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025
JOB
The Police Officer Trainee is a public safety position attending and completing a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Police Academy. The incumbent may also assist the department in a variety of field and office law enforcement activities.Police Officer Trainee is a full time, trainee position which may lead to a position as a Police Officer with the City of Fortuna. Incumbent must successfully complete a POST approved Basic Police Academy before being considered for a position as a Police Officer. Work is typically performed in a training environment in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations which may involve exposure to potential personal danger. Some moderate to heavy physical labor and activity may be needed in certain situations. Outdoor work may include inclement weather. Assignments are occasionally performed in unpleasant or risky conditions. In addition to other City requirements, any offer of employment for a Police Officer Trainee is conditional upon the candidate’s successful completion of the police academy, a background check, polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) examination and extensive psychological and medical testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Participates as a student in a law enforcement training academy approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.); and performs other related duties as assigned under the supervision of the Chief of Police or his designee.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must have a valid California Driver’s License with a demonstrated history of safe driving; must have graduated from high school or possess a G.E.D. certificate. Must be willing to work overtime and on-call, and work rotating shifts which involve relief shifts, days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must possess a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate or acquire one within one year of employment as a Police Officer.

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