Police Officer Trainee

Come Join Our Team!

THE CITY OF NOVATO IS RECRUITING

FOR

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

Application Deadline: Continuous Until Filled

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

PURPOSE

The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, full-time, benefited position within the Novato Police Department. The employee in this position is preparing for, or currently participating in, a full-time California Basic Police Academy authorized and certified under the guidelines of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

This is an entry-level classification designed to allow for the assessment, hiring, and training of suitable candidates for the position of Police Officer. The Police Officer Trainee is expected to prepare for, attend, and successfully pass, at all stages, a P.O.S.T. certified Basic Police Academy program selected by the Department. Failure to make satisfactory progress before, during, or after the Basic Police Academy may be cause for release from employment. Duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with municipal codes, ordinances, city policy, and related regulating entities. Upon successful completion of the Basic Police Academy program, the incumbent may be appointed to the Police Officer position and will serve an 18-month probationary period.

The Novato Police Department is looking for dependable and diverse problem solvers. Our approach empowers each employee to have a voice in a collaborative, adaptive work environment. We think creatively and strategically together as a team.