POLICE TRAINEE

Summary

Job Title

Police Officer Trainee

Job Description

Under close supervision to learn to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, and to perform related work as required. This is beginning-level law enforcement work for the purpose of training to become a sworn police officer.

Participates in assigned in-service training and formal academic programs of instruction designed to qualify the incumbent for certification as a police officer; assists in the performance of a wide variety of assigned law enforcement duties in a learning capacity; may accompany police officers and assist in investigating incidents and crimes, completing written police reports, directing traffic, and maintaining records; learns to operate two-way radios, switchboards, and other communications equipment to receive and transmit messages, and dispatch police and emergency personnel; learns to gather and preserve evidence, take fingerprints, and complete related reports; develops skill and proficiency in use and care of firearms; and learns Federal, State, and local law enforcement laws, rules, and regulations.

Education: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable.

*The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

Salary

$100,608.00 - $125,646.00 Annually

Location

1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA

Benefits

CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 or 2% @ 62, depending on member status

Classic members pay 8% toward their employee contribution to CalPERS

New CalPERS members pay 7.5% toward their CalPERS retirement

11 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage, maximum paid by City is $1,650.00/mo. (3+-party coverage)

Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan

12 paid Holidays

Up to 80 Vacation leave hours

Up to 96 Sick leave hours

$30,000 term life insurance, $30,000 AD&D

30 hours bereavement leave per eligible incident

Up to $1,500 per year tuition reimbursement (ANNUAL BUDGET PERMITTING)

Deferred compensation plan available

Bilingual pay available upon testing up to $225/month

Education Incentive Pay

Certificate Pay

Long Term Disability Program

Longevity Incentive Pay

Job Description

Job Title

Police Officer Trainee

Job Description

Under close supervision to learn to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, and to perform related work as required. This is beginning-level law enforcement work for the purpose of training to become a sworn police officer.

Participates in assigned in-service training and formal academic programs of instruction designed to qualify the incumbent for certification as a police officer; assists in the performance of a wide variety of assigned law enforcement duties in a learning capacity; may accompany police officers and assist in investigating incidents and crimes, completing written police reports, directing traffic, and maintaining records; learns to operate two-way radios, switchboards, and other communications equipment to receive and transmit messages, and dispatch police and emergency personnel; learns to gather and preserve evidence, take fingerprints, and complete related reports; develops skill and proficiency in use and care of firearms; and learns Federal, State, and local law enforcement laws, rules, and regulations.

Education: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable.

*The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

Salary

$100,608.00 - $125,646.00 Annually

Location

1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA

Benefits

CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 or 2% @ 62, depending on member status

Classic members pay 8% toward their employee contribution to CalPERS

New CalPERS members pay 7.5% toward their CalPERS retirement

11 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage, maximum paid by City is $1,650.00/mo. (3+-party coverage)

Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan

12 paid Holidays

Up to 80 Vacation leave hours

Up to 96 Sick leave hours

$30,000 term life insurance, $30,000 AD&D

30 hours bereavement leave per eligible incident

Up to $1,500 per year tuition reimbursement (ANNUAL BUDGET PERMITTING)

Deferred compensation plan available

Bilingual pay available upon testing up to $225/month

Education Incentive Pay

Certificate Pay

Long Term Disability Program

Longevity Incentive Pay