Overview

Position Title:Police Recruit Trainee

Company:City Of San Leandro

Location:San Leandro, CA

Job Description:

his is a trainee level classification without peace officer powers, rights or privileges.  Incumbent must graduate from the assigned POST Basic Police Academy, at which point, upon recommendation by the Police Chief, may be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary, entry-level, Police Officer.

Responsibilities:

  • Learns, understands, and interprets laws and regulations;
  • Meets standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City;
  • Observes and accurately remembers names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places;
  • Learns standard broadcasting procedures of a Police radio system; and
  • Understands and is able to carry out oral and written directions;
  • Thinks and acts quickly in emergencies, and judges situations and people accurately;
  • Attends and successfully completes a State of California POST-certified Basic Police Academy designed to provide an overview of the Criminal Justice System which includes training in various
  • laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, weapons, and physical fitness;
  • Prepares accurate and grammatically correct written reports;
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Uses and cares for firearms;

Requirements:

  • Special laws and ordinances pertaining to juvenile law enforcement;
  • Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in court;
  • Use and care for firearms; and
  • Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest and custody of persons accused of criminal activities;
  • Modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention and traffic control;
  • Criminal investigation techniques and procedures including crime scene investigation, interrogation, fingerprinting and booking;
  • Principles and practices of training.
  • Court decisions on arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and prisoners;
  • City administrative policies, procedures, codes, operational directives, safety regulations and personnel rules;