POLICE Officer ; Currently Attending Academy

Position: POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT (Currently attending Academy)

Overview

Stockton Police Department offers excellent opportunities for individuals who are currently attending a full or part-time police academy. This entry‑level, non‑sworn training position learns general police work under close supervision, participates in a comprehensive training program, and may transition to a sworn Police Officer upon successful graduation.

Incentives for New Employees

• Sign on Bonus – $15,000
• Relocation Assistance Reimbursement
• 40 hours of vacation available for immediate use

Other Incentives

• City pays the entire employee share of their health plan contribution

Qualified Candidates Will

• Currently attend a California P.O.S.T Basic Peace Officer Academy and provide a letter from their academy.
• Provide a copy of their POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test with a T‑Score of 45.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement and crime prevention work.
• Attend Academy and other related training.
• Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.
• Provide information, directions, and assistance to the public; take reports and assist the public with complaints or unusual situations.
• Control traffic flow and enforce state laws, local code violations, and traffic regulations.
• Perform investigative work.
• Participate in and assist special crime prevention and enforcement programs.
• Manage traffic and accident situations, special events, or congested scenarios.

Education

Graduation from a U.S. high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate. Completion of some college coursework is preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must attend a California P.O.S.T. certified peace officer academy.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Must be at least 20 years old at application and 21 by appointment as a Police Officer.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, and California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that could adversely affect exercise of peace officer duties.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug screen; vision requirements: 20/100 uncorrected, 20/30 corrected; color blindness is disqualifying; hearing must be within normal range.
• Must maintain POST physical standards, including the ability to lift, drag, or manipulate objects weighing at least 165 pounds.
• Must be willing to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; tolerate hazardous materials and all weather conditions.
• Must maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall; new employees have up to 3 months to comply.

Knowledge of

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques in dealing with people of all socioeconomic levels under hostile and emergency situations.

Skill in

• Writing clearly, accurately, concisely, and legibly with correct grammar.
• Observing, assimilating, remembering, and recalling pertinent facts and details.
• Reading maps and mapped information.

Ability to

• Acquire knowledge of police work, state laws, city ordinances, first aid, geography, and location of important buildings through training.
• Read and interpret complex technical documents in English.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Plan and present material orally to diverse groups, and communicate effectively in written reports.
• Apply laws, statutes, court decisions, policies, and investigative theories to decision making.
• Analyze problems and take effective action in emergency and stressful situations.
• Observe, recall, and judge situations accurately.
• Achieve proficiency in self‑defense techniques and firearm use and care.
• Show initiative, alertness, integrity, and reliability.
• Learn standard operating procedures for police radio and keyboard terminals.
• Operate a motor vehicle and work in a standard office setting.
• Read printed materials and computer screens; discern colors and work in low‑light conditions.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and city employees, and manage public interactions courteously but firmly.
• Endure…