Police Officer Recruit

Police Officer Recruit

The City of Covina is seeking individuals with an interest in serving the Covina community with a career in law enforcement. The Police Recruit is an entry level, non-safety position that will participate in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including attending a Police Academy.

The Police Recruit is the police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial basic police officer academy training. Incumbents will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry-level police officer with full police authority upon successful and satisfactory completion of academy training. Candidates hired as Police Recruits will be expected to complete an 18-month probationary period from the time of hire.

Hiring Incentive - 3 Installment Payments :

$2,500 paid upon completion of the fifth full pay period

$2,500 paid upon successful completion of field training program

$5,000 paid upon successful completion of probationary period

Description : The City of Covina is seeking individuals with an interest in serving the Covina community with a career in law enforcement.

Essential Functions :

• Attend a basic POST certified police officer training academy designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and specialized training in various laws, police practices and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning.
• Participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including field training under direct supervision for the purpose of developing awareness of functions, activities and responsibilities of a police officer.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state / local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Apply immediately! This is a continuous recruitment, and may close at any time, without notice. For optimal consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications are reviewed on a continuous basis.

The selection process will include, but not limited to the following components :

Upcoming testing sessions (dates subject to change) :

The City of Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Covina provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.