Police Recruit Trainee

Salary : $76,022.00 - $92,405.00 Annually

Location : La Verne, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-03LR

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Police Recruit

76,022- $92,405 Annually

Police Officer

89,437 - $108,711 Annually (upon successful completion of the academy)

We are now offering :

1500 Allowance for handgun purchase

Project 7 XPV Safety Vest

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

The City of La Verne Police Department seeks motivated and well-qualified candidates for the position of Police Recruit Trainee to uphold our organizational values of professionalism, responsibility, innovation, dedication, and excellence.

CLOSING DATE AND REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS : SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025.

• TEST DATE : Tentative Date First Week Of March

Test date includes physical agility test (for all qualifying applicants) and may include the PELLETB written exam.

Working for the Police Department offers an excellent opportunity to join an organization that offers training, career growth, stability, and a great benefit package. Click Here for Benefit Information

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF LA VERNE POLICE DEPARTMENT (LVPD) :

The City of La Verne Police Department (LVPD) is committed to the community and is at the forefront of community service! LVPD welcomes transparency through partnerships with our citizenry. La Verne is committed to expanding community interaction by providing a variety of programs that educate and promote dialogue between the community and police personnel. These programs are intended to strengthen the bond between the community and the police department by promoting a union of reciprocal communication that can assist us in fighting crime, keeping La Verne a safe community, and the ability to provide the residents with the highest level of law enforcement services.

ABOUT THE POSITION :

The Police Recruit Trainees will be classified as non-safety employees upon initial appointment and during academy training. Work involves full-time attendance at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Basic police academy to prepare for the duties of a police officer. After meeting all department, state-mandated, and academy requirements, including graduation from the police academy, the Recruit will be sworn in as a Police Officer (annual salary of $89,437 - $108,711 ). All new Police Officers serve an 18-month probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY :

STEP #1 : APPLICATION

Applications must be completed and submitted online. Candidate notifications are sent via email. Please make sure your email address is correct and check your email periodically during the application process. Candidates who pass an initial application screening will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Candidates who have earned a PELLETB T-score of 45.0 or higher within 1 year of their application date should attach a copy of their test results to their application. Results must be on the testing agency's letterhead.

STEP #2 : PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST

Qualified applicants will be invited and expected to attend the physical agility test planned for a Tentative Date on the first week of March . The physical agility test is required for all qualifying candidates. This test will be given in the morning. Later that same day, qualifying applicants will proceed to the written exam, depending on our testing capacity and each applicant's qualifications.

The physical agility test is composed of an obstacle course involving several tasks. Successful completion of each task is required to pass the agility test. You will be given two attempts to successfully complete each test. The test will be administered at Bonita High School - Glenn Davis Stadium, 3102 D Street, La Verne, CA. The tests simulate actual job tasks (climbing obstacles, moving incapacitated persons, etc.)

Physical Agility :

STEP #3 : WRITTEN EXAMINATION

The written exam is the PELLETB (POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery). This written exam is required for applicants who do not provide a qualifying PELLETB T-score with their application. The City of La Verne will waive the written test requirement for applicants who have attached a recent (within 12 months) T-score of at least 45.0 from a previous PELLETB exam. Results must be on the testing agency's letterhead and upload to your application profile (during the application process).

The PELLETB exam takes approximately 2.5 hours and will be held at La Verne City Hall (3660 D Street, La Verne) on the test date listed above. Qualifying applicants will receive emailed information about scheduling themselves for an upcoming session of this exam.

Further information about the PELLETB exam is available at CA POST Entry-Level Test Battery Applicant-FAQs.

STEP #4 : ORAL BOARD

Candidates who successfully pass the agility test and written exam (either by providing a previous qualifying score or by earning one during the City of La Verne's test administration) will be invited by email to an oral board interview evaluation.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

Candidates must pass all four (4) of the steps listed above to be placed on the City's Eligibility List. The application screening, written examination, and physical agility test are all qualifying steps (pass / fail). The oral interview evaluation is weighted 100% and determines a candidates' placement on the eligibility list. Eligibility lists are valid for one (1) year from the date they are established unless it is exhausted sooner or extended for an additional period of time.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

Ability to :

Typical Qualifications

Experience and Education

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience :

None.

Education :

Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California drivers' license.

Supplemental Information

LA VERNE - THE CITY, A WONDERFUL CITY TO CALL HOME

The City of La Verne strives to maintain a full range of efficient municipal services to preserve our hometown charm and quality of life while being responsive to the community's current and emerging needs. La Verne is a city of more than 30,000 residents and a well-balanced community with a good mix of residential, commercial, and industrial features. La Verne maintains a council-manager form of government. Residents in five districts elect their district council member to represent them and oversee a total annual budget of over $71 million. The five council members select a mayor amongst themselves. La Verne is a close-knit community that is home to many fine institutions and facilities which include the University of La Verne (founded in 1891), Brackett Field Airport, and public and private schools. As one of the more desirable communities in metropolitan Southern California, La Verne is a progressive city that has retained much of its small town charm.

SELECTION PROCESS

The City is interested in hiring an individual who exemplifies the values that make La Verne a safe, desirable, and engaged place to live.

The City reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the position. Meeting the required minimum qualifications does not guarantee an applicant an invitation to the next step(s) in the selection process.

Those candidates whose experience and training most closely match the City's needs may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a combination of written exercise, panel interview, or other testing deemed appropriate. Prior to hire, successful candidates will also be required to undergo a medical examination (including drug screen), and credit and criminal reviews.

Primary communication regarding applicant status relative to this recruitment will be by e-mail; applicants are solely responsible for monitoring their e-mail communication messages and systems.

Additionally, applicants are solely responsible for informing the City of changes in contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, post office boxes, and telephone numbers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As required by state law, the City provides consideration for veterans who served during military actions. Eligible veterans should notify Personnel in writing at the time of application.

Under Federal law, employees must contribute 1.45% of their gross monthly earnings for Medicare coverage. The City will match the employee's contribution.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance to participate in this recruitment is needed, contact the Personnel Office.

The City recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical disability or condition, sexual orientation, gender, age, or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a bona fide occupational qualification demands otherwise.

The City of La Verne hires only United States citizens or lawfully authorized aliens.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without further notice.

The City of La Verne is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Do you have a PelletB score of 45.0 or higher, dated within 12 months of your application date for this position? If yes, please attach to this application.

Will you be at least 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the police academy?

Do you currently have a valid California driver's license?

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 7 years?

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign due to misconduct or unsatisfactory service?

Initial background screens are conducted on all Police Department applicants upon submission of their application. Relevant information regarding the candidate's qualifications, integrity, lawful and unlawful past behavior, previous work performance and driving record, if applicable to the position, is included. This information is used to make an informed decision on the candidate's suitability for employment

I understand my answers to the supplemental questions below will be used to evaluate my qualifications for this position and whether or not I will continue in the selection process. I understand incomplete responses, generic responses, or responses such as "see resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process. I understand specific work experience I claim in response to these questions must be clearly supported and described in the work history and education portion of my application.

Required Question

Salary : $76,022 - $92,405