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Police Officer Trainee - Riverside

$74,004 yearly
Full time Entry Level Legal Other Training Physical Security Personal Security Investigative Law Enforcement

Job Description

The City of Riverside Police Department is currently recruiting for highly motivated individuals for the position of Police Officer Trainee. This is a continuous recruitment. ** Applications will be reviewed and those best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to the next step in the selection process.

Invited candidates will be required to attend and pass a Written Exam, a Physical Agility Test (PAT), a review of their Personal History Statement (PHS), and an Oral Exam (interview). For more information regarding the application and selection process, click here (Download PDF reader).

Candidates successful in the selection process will complete a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy. Upon graduation from the basic police academy, applicants will be promoted to the position of Police Officer*. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for those wanting to grow and advance in their careers and make a difference in their life and the life of others.

*Start salary upon promotion to Police Officer: $78,036 Annually.

The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to selecting only those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality.
 
Police Officer Trainees under direct supervision, receive training in law enforcement related work that will lead to promotion to/or candidacy for a Police Officer position; display an awareness of and empathy towards all persons who they may come in contact with, and perform related duties as required.

**The City reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time without notice.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 
  • Receive training at a POST approved Basic Police Academy in criminal and traffic investigation, laws of arrest, search and seizure, collection and preservation of evidence, report writing, first aide, arrest techniques, and use of firearms. 
  • Participate in the taking of comprehensive subject matter examinations, physical conditioning activities, and other law enforcement related training.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines: 


Education: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

Experience: None
 
Necessary Special Requirements
  • Possession of a valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Minimum age of 21 (At time of graduation from academy).
  • Height and weight in proportion to age.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States OR permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
     
Additional Recruitment Guidelines:

Grooming Standards:

All applicants will present themselves in a professional manner throughout the entire testing process. This means no facial hair, ear plugs or hoop style ear rings. Males will have a well-groomed haircut with the back of their hair no longer than the bottom of their natural neck line. Females will have their hair pulled back into a pony tail or a bun if their hair is long enough to do so.

 Both male and female applicants will dress themselves in a suit or formal business attire. No T-shirts, tank tops, jeans, shorts or sandals will be allowed as you are testing for a professional organization.  

 Tattoo Requirements:

All tattoos shall be covered by your business attire and no temporary cover-ups will be accepted.  

 All listed standards and requirements indicated on this flyer will be strictly enforced as they are in accordance with our current department policies. We also reserve the right to remove any applicant from the process if these standards are not adhered to. 

Martin Rivera

Qualifications

See Job Description section

State

California
Riverside Police Department
About Riverside Police Department

CITY OF RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT

 
The Riverside Police Department is looking for highly motivated individuals whose desire is to become community orientated problem solvers. All police employees are held to the highest standards of professional conduct, which is essential to maintaining the trust of the community they serve. Opportunities are available for qualified individuals capable of meeting the demands and standards of an exciting career in law enforcement.
 
 
 
Martin Rivera
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