Police Academy Trainee

CITY OF PLACENTIA, CA
Police Station, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 25, 2025
  • Salary: $86,029.59 Annually USD Annually
  • Salary Top:86029
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    DESCRIPTION

    THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IS NOW RECRUITING FOR THE POSITION OF
    POLICE ACADEMY TRAINEE

    Don't miss out on this exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the City of Placentia Police Department! We currently have vacancies for the position of Police Academy Trainee. An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment to fill vacancies as they occur.

    The filing deadline is August 10, 2025, or when 100 applications are received, whichever comes first. You are encouraged to apply immediately.

    Under the direction of the Police Training Officer and Police Sergeant, the Police Academy Trainee attends and successfully completes Police Officer training at a police academy. This is a non-sworn position.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
    • Receives police officer training in areas such as federal, state, and local laws enforced by Police Officers, court decisions governing police officer actions, patrol procedures and techniques, arrest and booking procedures, physical restraint of persons, and related subject matter.
    • Receives police officer training in traffic enforcement methods, such as observation methods, citation practices, and accident investigation procedures, and related subject matter.
    • Receives police officer training in investigation techniques, report writing, court testimony procedures, and related subject matter.
    • Performs academic activities and physical fitness exercises.
    OTHER DUTIES:
    • Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.


    TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
    • Must be 21 years of age or older at time of graduation or appointment to police officer position.
    • Must be a citizen of the United States OR permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has already applied for citizenship.
    • Visional Requirement: No more than 20/100 uncorrected and 20/30 corrected and freedom from uncorrectable color blindness. Specific Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

    License(s) Required:

    Valid, current driver’s license.
    • The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.


    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    ( Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations )
    • Training positions are usually done in a classroom environment. However, it does require field training in realistic conditions, such as outside weather conditions, in a patrol unit, and operating specialized equipment
    • Training may involve exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines
    • Requires the use of safety helmets, armored vests, earplugs, and other specialized equipment, as well as certification in protective and lifesaving equipment
    • Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls
    • Reach with hands and arms
    • Climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps; carry police safety gear
    • Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run
    • Talking, hearing, and using smell
    • Must be able to pull and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self-defense
    • Grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull, or drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more

    RECRUITMENT PROCESS
    Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume that describes experience, education, and training in relation to the position's requirements; however, a resume will not be accepted instead of a City employment application.
    All applications will be reviewed, and only those candidates deemed most qualified based on their education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process.

    THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
    • P.O.S.T. Written Examination (PELLET B) (testing date TBD; candidates must pass with a T-Score of 45 or higher).
      • *Applicants who have taken the PELLET B with another agency in the last year and received a T-Score of 45 or higher may be eligible to waive this exam by attaching proof of their score to their online application*
    • Physical Agility Test (date TBD)
    • Oral Interview (date TBD)


    Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain, unless exhausted sooner.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please get in touch with the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 before the filing deadline. We will attempt to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request, as reasonably possible.

    The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.

    The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/ .

    In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

    Retirement - PERS 3% at 50 CalPERS with a 9% employee contribution (classic); 2.7% at 57 CalPERS with a 11.5% employee contribution (new members). The City of Placentia does not participate in Social Security.

    Health Insurance - The City provides up to $1,972 per month to purchase health insurance through the CalPERS Health Benefits program. Medical Opt Out is available for up to $400 per month to employee.

    Dental & Vision Insurance - Fully paid plan for dental and vision insurance.

    Life Insurance - Fully paid life insurance policy of $50,000. Additional life insurance may be purchased with the employee paying for the premium.

    Disability Insurance - Fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance policies.

    Flexible Spending Account - Employees may contribute to a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account on a voluntary basis.

    Deferred Compensation - Employees may contribute to a deferred compensation plan on a voluntary basis.

    Holidays - 12 paid holidays per year.

    Paid Time Off (Vacation) - Accrual rate of 80 hours per year.

    Alternative Health & Wellness (Sick Leave) - 96 hours per year; this program includes an incentive of up to $1,250 per fiscal year.

    Assignment Pay - An additional 5% is paid for Canine Officer, Detective, Field Training Officer, Motor/Traffic, and School Resource Officer.

    Bilingual Pay - An additional pay of $165 per month or $250 for advanced.

    P.O.S.T/Educational Incentive - For those who possess P.O.S.T Certificates; an additional 2.5% for Basic P.O.S.T., 4.5% for intermediate P.O.S.T./AA., and 7% for Advanced P.O.S.T./B.A.

    Shift Differential Pay - For night watch, an additional pay of 2.5%

    Marksmanship Incentive - $100/$150 per year available.

    Range Staff - Those assigned to Range Staff are eligible for an additional 2.5%

    Finder's Fee - Upon successful completion of the FTO program both the employee who referred and the new Police Officer will each receive $1,000.

    Educational Tuition Reimbursement - Available upon request and approval

    Holiday Closure - In addition, subject to City Council approval, City Hall and most City Services observe a Holiday Closure annually for two weeks at the end of December/beginning of January, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day (paid time off varies per year, assignment and Bargaining Unit; City will provide additional holiday hours during this closure period.

    Closing Date/Time: 8/10/2025 11:59 AM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

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    • City of Placentia

    Mission Statement
    The City Council is committed to keeping Placentia a pleasant place by providing a safe family atmosphere, superior public services and policies that promote the highest standards of community life.

    Vision Statement
    The City of Placentia will maintain an open, honest, responsive and innovative government that delivers quality services in a fair and equitable manner while optimizing available resources.

    A pleasant place to live.

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