Salary
$81,050.96 - $106,093.05 annually
Job Region
California
Pacific
Department/Division
Police Department
Organization
City of Covina
City
Covina
State
California
Job Requirements
(The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Education and/or Experience:- Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Police Officer Recruit. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in law enforcement and successful completion of some college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.
License/Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for U.S. citizenship
(The following are a representative sample of the KAS's necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)
Job Description
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The City of Covina is seeking individuals with an interest in serving the Covina Community with a career in law enforcement. The Police Recruit is an entry level, non-safety position that will participate in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including attending a Police Academy.The Police Recruit is the police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial basic police officer academy training. Incumbents will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry-level police officer with full police authority upon successful and satisfactory completion of academy training. Candidates hired as Police Recruits will be expected to complete an 18-month probationary period from the time of hire.
Essential Functions
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(include but are not limited to the following)
- Attend a basic POST certified police officer training academy designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and specialized training in various laws, police practices and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning.
- Participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including field training under direct supervision for the purpose of developing awareness of functions, activities and responsibilities of a police officer.
- Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/ local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
High school diploma or equivalent
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