Mountain View Police Department 1000 Villa Street Mountain View, California 94041 Position: Police Officer Trainee Salary: $125,497.84 Annually Application Deadline: December 1, 2024, by 5:00 PM Pacific Time The Role The Mountain View Police Department is seeking compassionate, committed individuals to join our team as Police Officer Trainees.
We emphasize Community Policing, fostering connections within our diverse community, and proactively solving community issues.
As a trainee, you'll complete a POST-approved Police Academy before beginning your field training program.
Upon successful completion, trainees will be reclassified as sworn Police Officers.
Responsibilities: Respond to requests for police service.
Provide public assistance and education.
Detect and address community concerns.
Use de-escalation techniques for mediation and problem-solving.
Build and maintain respectful and trust-based relationships within the community.
Conduct interviews, prepare reports, process offenders, and testify in court.
Core Values: Exceptional Service: Providing responsive, fair, and competent services.
Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and reliability.
Respect: Treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and building trust in every interaction.
Qualifications: 40 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college (must be completed by the application date).
Valid California driver's license.
Vision and hearing standards consistent with POST requirements.
Minimum age of 21.
Passing scores on the National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine Law Enforcement Test: Reading: 70% or higher Writing: 70% or higher Video: 65% or higher Candidates must register and take the NTN test before the application deadline.
Scores must be received by Human Resources no later than 5:00 PM PST on the closing date.
The test is a 2-hour timed assessment measuring reading, writing, and judgment skills.
For test scheduling and details, visit the National Testing Network's website.
Candidate Profile: Effective leader with strong communication skills.
Friendly and approachable, with a focus on community service.
Capable of multitasking and maintaining focus in challenging situations.
Acts confidently with compassion.
Application Process: Submit your application and resume online via Government Jobs or directly to the Human Resources Department at the City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041.
Applications close at 5:00 PM PST on the deadline date.
Depending on the volume of applicants, the recruitment process may be adjusted.
Bonus Opportunity: New hires are eligible for a $5,000 bonus, paid in two installments: $2,500 in the first paycheck and $2,500 upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Additional Information: Candidates must pass a medical exam, psychological screening, and an extensive background check conducted under POST guidelines.
This includes a polygraph and DOJ/FBI fingerprint check.
A conviction will not necessarily disqualify a candidate, but failure to disclose any conviction may result in disqualification.
Candidates needing special assistance for the application or testing process due to a disability should notify the Human Resources Department when submitting their application.
The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Accreditation: The Mountain View Police Department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for law enforcement agencies.
Note: This announcement does not constitute an expressed or implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.
#J-18808-Ljbffr