POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE – Department of Police Jobs Near Me

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Position Title: POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

Company: City Of Riverside Ca

Location: Riverside, Ca, US

Job Description:

The City of Riverside Police Department is currently recruiting for highly motivated individuals for the position of Police Officer Trainee. This is a continuous recruitment.** Applications will be reviewed and those best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to the next step in the selection process.

Invited candidates will be required to attend and pass a Written Exam, a Physical Agility Test (PAT), a review of their Personal History Statement (PHS), and an Oral Exam (interview). For more information regarding the application and selection process, click here (Download PDF reader).
Candidates successful in the selection process will complete a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy. Upon graduation from the basic police academy, applicants will be promoted to the position of Police Officer*. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for those wanting to grow and advance in their careers and make a difference in their life and the life of others.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the taking of comprehensive subject matter examinations, physical conditioning activities, and other law enforcement related training.
• Receive training at a POST approved Basic Police Academy in criminal and traffic investigation, laws of arrest, search and seizure, collection and preservation of evidence, report writing, first aide, arrest techniques, and use of firearms.

Requirements:

• Possession of a valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Must be a citizen of the United States OR permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade
• Height and weight in proportion to age.
• Minimum age of 21 (At time of graduation from academy).