Police Officer Trainee - City of Hayward

Hayward, CA

About the Job

NO prior law enforcement experience or POST certified police academy training is needed. If you ARE a POST certified academy graduate or current participating in a POST certified Academy, please apply to Police Officer (Academy Graduate or Participant).

Police Officer Trainees may receive a hiring bonus of up to $10,000 disbursed in four equal phases: $2,500 upon acceptance of a final offer of employment; $2,500 upon successful completion of the Police Officer Field Training Program; $2,500 upon successful completion of your probationary period; and $2,500 two years after the completion of your probationary period.

Please review the "Selection Procedures" below before applying for this job opportunity.

Must apply no later than Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:59p.m. to be considered for the next exam

NEXT EXAM DATE TENTATIVLEY SCHEDULED FOR: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024
Place: Alameda County Sheriff's Department
6289 Madigan Road
Dublin, CA 94568

Candidates MAY NOT retake the PELLETB within 30 days of previously taking the examination.

All waivers must be received by HR by the close of the application period (October 9, 2024, at 11:59pm) in order to be invited to this round of testing or you will need to reapply to the next round.

THE POSITION:
This is a trainee-level classification transitions into the Police Officer position. A Police Officer Trainee is a civilian position before and during enrollment in a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy which lasts approximately six months. Upon successful completion of the POST academy and the availability of a Police Officer position, Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer. The Police Officer Trainee position is represented by SEIU Local 1021 and has corresponding benefits provided to a civilian employee.

Upon appointment to Police Officer, duties may include various law enforcement assignments such as patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court, and providing information to the public. Please see the City of Hayward's website for a complete job description.

You (are):
Intent on providing excellent service to the Hayward Community
Desire to Improve Hayward's Quality of Life
Value Integrity and Accountability
Seek continuous Improvement
Professional and respect all who live and work in our community

For more information regarding Hayward Police Recruiting, please visit: www.joinhaywardpd.com

Source : City of Hayward