What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Trainee position at City of Fullerton, CA?

Salary : $85,802.08 - $94,596.32 Annually

Location : Fullerton Police Department, CA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-POT

Department : Police

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

The Fullerton Police Department is committed to the safety of our community through problem-solving partnerships, emphasizing a prompt response, a caring attitude, and a visible presence. Law enforcement is a noble and honorable calling that requires integrity, honesty, dedication, and a commitment to serving our community. With a complement of approximately 180 employees, 125 sworn and 55 civilian positions, our department is made up of men and women who encompass these qualities.

We pride ourselves on our family environment, where you aren't just another number, but an integral part of our mission. If being part of an extended family away from home and an exhilarating career making a difference in people's lives sounds like something you want to be a part of, we encourage you to apply with us today!

The Position :

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties, attends a formalized education program in preparation for employment as a Police Officer, and performs related work as required.

Upon successful completion of a POST-certified basic police academy, a Police Officer Trainee shall be appointed to Police Officer I.

Police Officer Trainee

7,150 - $7,883 Monthly

Police Officer I

7,150 - $10,061 Monthly

Future Salary Increases :

4% - effective July 2025

4% - effective July 2026

4% - effective July 2027

Employment Guidelines

Mandatory Requirements :

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Must have a valid California Driver License and acceptable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of graduation from the academy.
Vision no less than 20 / 100 in each eye (unless soft contact lenses are worn) and correctable to 20 / 20 with no color impairment.

Please review the full for additional requirements and information.

Process :

Candidates that successfully pass the application review will be invited to participate in a PELLETB exam that will be administered by the City of Fullerton. The test is tentatively scheduled for April 16, 2025.

For the POST PELLETB Applicant Preparation Guide,

Candidates that wish to bypass the City administered test may do so by submitting a passing PELLETB test score or National Testing Network (NTN) Entry Level Law Enforcement Test - "Frontline-National" test scores.

Test score submissions must be dated within one year of the application closing date of March 30, 2025.

For PELLETB test taken prior to January 1, 2025, the passing score for a PELLETB test is a minimum T-score of 46 . The score must be on agency letterhead and attached to your application with the file name "PELLETB T-score".

POST has revised the PELLETB exam effective January 1, 2025. For test scores taken on or after January 1, 2025, the City has not yet established a minimum passing T-score for the revised PELLETB exam. The passing T-score will be determined based on a statistical analysis of the results of the exam administered by the City of Fullerton tentatively scheduled for April 16, 2025. (For more information on the CLOZE Sub-test removal, )

The minimum passing scores for the NTN Frontline National exam are as follows : Video - 65%, Reading - 70%, and Writing - 70% . NTN will submit scores to Fullerton Human Resources for review. For assistance with the submission of NTN test scores, candidates must contact NTN.

If a candidate states they are submitting a passing score but fails to do so by the application closing date, they will be asked to participate in the City administered PELLETB testing or be disqualified from the process.

Upon passing the PELLETB exam (or test score submission), candidates will be invited to a Physical Ability Test (PAT)

The components of the PAT

are :

Push-ups (minimum of five (5) must be completed within 2 : 00 minutes or better).

1.5-mile run (must be completed within 15 : 00 minutes or better).

Obstacle course, including scaling a 6-foot solid wall (must be completed within 1 : 10 minutes or better).

Body drag of 32 feet (must be completed within 0 : 31 seconds or better).

440-yard run (must be completed within 2 : 22 minutes or better).

The PAT score is based on the time or the number of repetitions completed. Candidates that do not complete a PAT component within the set minimum time will be disqualified.

Oral Interviews

Candidates who pass the PAT will immediately advance to onsite interviews conducted by staff members of the Fullerton Police Department.

The City reserves the right to revise any portion of the examination process, including PAT components and / or minimum times or repetitions. Candidates will be notified of any changes prior to the related examination process / step.

If you have any questions regarding preparation for the PAT and / or Oral Interview please contact the recruiting officer, Corporal Melendez, at

Additional Information :

Current City of Fullerton employees may be given preference during the testing and / or selection process.

Applicants considered for appointment as a Police Officer Trainee will be subject to an extensive and in-depth background investigation including a polygraph examination.

All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical examination performed by the City's designated physician, at City expense. Medical exams are administered to assess an individual's ability to perform the physical requirements of this position. In addition, City of Fullerton employees appointed to safety-sensitive classifications and all new hires will undergo a drug screen.

All new hires, including non-regular City of Fullerton employees appointed to this position, will serve a one-year probationary period.

California Government Code §3100 - 3109 requires that all public employees are to be declared disaster service workers and shall take and subscribe to the related oath or affirmation as required.

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.

The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service.

The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and / or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Supplemental Information

Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments. Boasting a population of approximately 140,000 citizens, Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and takes pride in providing an atmosphere that allows for both the preservation of its historic past and opportunities to meet the challenges of the future. Known as the "Education Community", Fullerton is also home to award-winning elementary and secondary school systems, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.

We are a full-service city comprised of nine departments, that include our own city staffed Fire and Police departments. Additionally, the city oversees a general aviation airport, a library, and a variety of recreational buildings, facilities, and activities. As a mid-sized organization providing a variety of services to both internal and external customers, employees are afforded the opportunity to perform varied work within their job classifications.

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Employees under this classification are represented by the Fullerton Police Officer Association (FPOA)-Safety Unit. For further information please see the appropriate MOA :

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I acknowledge and understand that all information requested under "Work Experience" in this application must be complete and must match the information that I provide in a personal history statement and / or background investigation packet, should I be invited to complete one. Any inconsistencies or omissions may result in my disqualification from the recruitment process now and in the future.

Acknowledged

Do you have a diploma or equivalent from an accredited United States High School?

If you answered "no" to the previous question, please explain otherwise reply "N / A".

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Do you possess a valid California Class C driver's license?

Have you previously applied for the position of Police Officer Trainee with the City of Fullerton?

You must be age 21 by the time you graduate from the training academy. Are you at least 20 years old now?

Have you taken the POST PELLET B examination within the last 30 days of our exam?

Please select one of the following with regards to the written examination. If submitting a test score, please ensure it meets the requirements indicated in the posting.

I have taken the PELLET B exam within the last 12 months and I have attached a copy of my T-score of 46 or higher to this online application.

I have taken the NTN Frontline National Exam within the last 12 months and will have my passing scores submitted to the City of Fullerton.

I will need to attend the City of Fullerton administered PELLET B testing.

APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - Application CompleteThank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all the information you have provided before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to make any additions, revisions, or reapply. Your application submission will be reviewed and evaluated as submitted.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part once it is submitted.

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