Public Safety Officer Trainee

Are you looking for diversity and longevity in your career? Why not seek employment as both a police officer and firefighter? Public Safety Officers in the City of Rohnert Park have a unique opportunity of combining two distinct Jobs into ONE GREAT CAREER!

The City of Rohnert Park is creating and eligibility list for current and future vacancies.  

The City of Rohnert Park is one of the few cities in the nation to consolidate delivery of primary police and fire services by utilizing cross-trained personnel.  All officers are trained as firefighters. These personnel are truly "Public Safety Officers" and not just specialists in one area of Public Safety.  This "Public Safety" concept has been in operation since the City was incorporated. Public Safety Officers in the City of Rohnert Park have the unique opportunity of combining two great careers in one job.

The City of Rohnert Park is pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity for Public Safety Officer Trainee.  The Public Safety Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, training-level classification requiring no prior law enforcement experience.  Trainees are considered probationary City of Rohnert Park employees and will be sent to a basic police academy at the City's expense, in addition to receiving a full salary while attending the academy.  Upon successful completion and graduation from the academy, a trainee may be considered for appointment to the position of probationary Public Safety Officer.  Please note:  Candidates must be at least 21 years of age by date of appointment.

The Public Safety Department is seeking motivated individuals with a strong commitment to providing excellent and friendly customer service to the members of the community, who possess high ethical standards and are team players.

 The Public Safety Department's mission statement is, "Dedicated to working collaboratively with the community to maintain trust and safety by providing professional services with compassion and integrity 

DEFINITION
Attends a Basic Police Academy as approved by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and successfully completes the Academy's course of study to acquire the State of California peace officer status; and in a non-sworn capacity performs other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Officer Trainee attends the Academy. The position is limited to individuals who have not completed a California POST certified Basic Police Academy within the last three (3) years. This is a non-sworn class with no police officer powers, and does not perform active law enforcement duties.
 

The Public Safety Officer Trainee is a probationary employee and must successfully complete all academy courses, including but not limited to academic coursework, physical training, vehicle operation, and use of weapons. Incumbents are subject to termination without cause and without a reason. Upon successful completion and graduation from the academy, a trainee may be considered for appointment to the position of probationary Public Safety Officer.
 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Department of Public Safety personnel shall provide indirect supervision and will closely monitor academic progress and physical achievement.

Ideal Candidate

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)

• Attends and participates in a comprehensive training program at a Basic Police Academy for a period of approximately five (5) months
• Receives instruction in the interpretation and application of the Penal Code, Vehicle Code and other laws relating to the protection of life and property
• Receives, learns and understands instruction in basic criminal investigation procedures and techniques, including but not limited to police ethics, witness interrogation, and collection of evidence
• Receives and participates in firearm training, classroom instruction in enforcement psychology, enforcement tactics, effective writing, and speaking
• Learns radio operations and methods of traffic, riot and crowd control
• Participates in and trains for physical strength and agility, and in Emergency Vehicle operations

CITY EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO:

• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers and co-workers
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace

Qualifications and Requirements

1.    Must be 21 years old at the time of appointment.

2.    US Citizen or US Citizen prior to appointment.

3.    For individuals wearing eyeglasses or hard contact lenses, uncorrected vision  of   20/100   or  better  in  both  eyes  is  required;  correctable   vision  of   20/30 when both eyes are tested together. If an individual has uncorrected vision of more than 20/100 they must use soft contact lenses. For individuals who wear soft contact lenses there is no "uncorrected" vision standard. However, individuals who wear soft contact lenses must be corrected to 20/30 when both eyes are tested, and have successfully worn soft contact lenses for six (6) months prior to employment.

4.    Normal hearing acuity.

5.  Must be fully vaccinated before the start date of the April Academy.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and any employment or volunteer work that demonstrates good work habits would be qualifying.
• Highly desirable: The completion of some college level semester units.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES:

• Possession of a Class C California Driver's License.
• Highly desirable: Completion of a Firefighter 1 Academy. Firefighter I or Firefighter II Certification through the California Office of the State Fire Marshal.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY:

• Read, learn, and understand various laws, policies, rules, procedures, law enforcement techniques and first aid
• Analyze situations and/or problems and rationally and calmly take quick, effective action in emergency and stress situations
• Undergo strenuous physical training
• Successfully complete a structured academic training program as required to successfully complete law enforcement recruit academy
• Possess sufficient strength and agility necessary to perform the duties of a Public Safety Officer within an environment as described under Working Conditions

 
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENT:

• Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, which includes criminal, personal, driving, credit, employment and education history.
• Must meet the Department's drug and alcohol standards; pass a polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.
• Any felony conviction is considered disqualifying.

TO APPLY:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online application and the required supplemental questions on the City of Rohnert Park's website www.rpcity.org under Career Openings.   Please note that work history must include all employment for the last ten years.   All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed in detail to select the most qualified candidates to proceed in the recruitment process.

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• City of Rohnert Park

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