Police Trainee

Summary

Pasadena Police DepartmentCurrently not accepting applications at this time.CURRENT SALARY - (While Attending the Academy) is $42.54/hour or an ANNUAL SALARY of $88,497.76. After successful completion of the Police Academy, the salary is increased to $56.66 - $67.35/hour or an ANNUAL SALARY OF $117,855 - $140,092. There are overtime opportunities such as Rose Bowl and City-wide events.Once you become a Police Officer there are also multiple assignments offered with premium pay, such as Motorcycle Patrol, Aircraft/Helicopter Pilot, Helicopter Observer Duty, (Field Training Officer (FTO), Gang Detail, SWAT, and Special Investigations.If you possess an Advanced POST as a Police Officer, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of 14.5% of base pay.As a Police Officer, if you have a Junior standing at an accredited college (typically completing at least sixty college units) - $175 per month; an Associate degree from an accredited college - $225 per month; a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college - $550 per month possess a Master's Degree, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of $495 per month.Thank you for your interest in a career in law enforcement with the Pasadena Police Department! We are looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! The Pasadena Police Department is founded upon a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community we endeavor to protect and enhance an environment of safety by listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together. Pasadena is a great place to be a Police Officerbig enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. Get involved with Rose Bowl events such as major sporting events, Old Town, movie and TV filming, and many more diverse and active events that continually take place in Pasadena. You'll be part of it allcome build a rewarding and exciting career.About The PositionThe Police Trainee is a temporary assignment while attending a police academy. After successfully completing the police academy, you will be sworn in as a Police Officer. The ideal candidate is trustworthy, honest, physically active, proactive, and exhibits professionalism and good leadership qualities.BenefitsFICA Alternative Plan: The City of Pasadena does not participate in Social Security. In lieu of Social Security, hourly employees who are not already members of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) are automatically enrolled in the FICA Alternative plan administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) upon date of hire. Employees contribute 7.5% of the gross earnings on a pre-tax basis to the plan. Existing CalPERS members only: The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to offer a defined benefits program for eligible employees. "New" CalPERS members are subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and receive the following benefit formula: 2% at 62. "Classic" members of CalPERS receive the following benefit formula: 2.5% at 55. Upon graduation from the Fire Academy and promotion to a Firefighter I or Police Academy to Police Officer: "New" Safety members: 2.7% at 57 or "Classic" Safety members: 3% at 55. Health Insurance: The City contracts with CalPERS to offer several comprehensive health plans that include Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). Trainees must work at least 30 hours a week to qualify for medical benefits. Other Benefits include: Paid sick leave Free Employee Assistance Program Upon graduation from the Fire Academy and promotion to a Firefighter I: The City offers fire academy graduates increased contributions toward medical benefits and offers dental, vision, basic and voluntary life insurance, critical illness and accident plans as outlined in the City's Memorandum of Understanding with the Pasadena Fire Fighters' Association (PFFA). Upon graduation from the Police Academy and promotion to Police Officer The City offers police academy graduates increased contributions toward medical benefits and offers dental, vision, basic and voluntary life insurance, critical illness and accident plans as outlined in the City's Memorandum of Understanding with the Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA).

Job Description

Pasadena Police DepartmentCurrently not accepting applications at this time.CURRENT SALARY - (While Attending the Academy) is $42.54/hour or an ANNUAL SALARY of $88,497.76. After successful completion of the Police Academy, the salary is increased to $56.66 - $67.35/hour or an ANNUAL SALARY OF $117,855 - $140,092. There are overtime opportunities such as Rose Bowl and City-wide events.Once you become a Police Officer there are also multiple assignments offered with premium pay, such as Motorcycle Patrol, Aircraft/Helicopter Pilot, Helicopter Observer Duty, (Field Training Officer (FTO), Gang Detail, SWAT, and Special Investigations.If you possess an Advanced POST as a Police Officer, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of 14.5% of base pay.As a Police Officer, if you have a Junior standing at an accredited college (typically completing at least sixty college units) - $175 per month; an Associate degree from an accredited college - $225 per month; a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college - $550 per month possess a Master's Degree, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of $495 per month.Thank you for your interest in a career in law enforcement with the Pasadena Police Department! We are looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! The Pasadena Police Department is founded upon a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community we endeavor to protect and enhance an environment of safety by listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together. Pasadena is a great place to be a Police Officerbig enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. Get involved with Rose Bowl events such as major sporting events, Old Town, movie and TV filming, and many more diverse and active events that continually take place in Pasadena. You'll be part of it allcome build a rewarding and exciting career.About The PositionThe Police Trainee is a temporary assignment while attending a police academy. After successfully completing the police academy, you will be sworn in as a Police Officer. The ideal candidate is trustworthy, honest, physically active, proactive, and exhibits professionalism and good leadership qualities.BenefitsFICA Alternative Plan: The City of Pasadena does not participate in Social Security. In lieu of Social Security, hourly employees who are not already members of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) are automatically enrolled in the FICA Alternative plan administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) upon date of hire. Employees contribute 7.5% of the gross earnings on a pre-tax basis to the plan. Existing CalPERS members only: The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to offer a defined benefits program for eligible employees. "New" CalPERS members are subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and receive the following benefit formula: 2% at 62. "Classic" members of CalPERS receive the following benefit formula: 2.5% at 55. Upon graduation from the Fire Academy and promotion to a Firefighter I or Police Academy to Police Officer: "New" Safety members: 2.7% at 57 or "Classic" Safety members: 3% at 55. Health Insurance: The City contracts with CalPERS to offer several comprehensive health plans that include Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). Trainees must work at least 30 hours a week to qualify for medical benefits. Other Benefits include: Paid sick leave Free Employee Assistance Program Upon graduation from the Fire Academy and promotion to a Firefighter I: The City offers fire academy graduates increased contributions toward medical benefits and offers dental, vision, basic and voluntary life insurance, critical illness and accident plans as outlined in the City's Memorandum of Understanding with the Pasadena Fire Fighters' Association (PFFA). Upon graduation from the Police Academy and promotion to Police Officer The City offers police academy graduates increased contributions toward medical benefits and offers dental, vision, basic and voluntary life insurance, critical illness and accident plans as outlined in the City's Memorandum of Understanding with the Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA).