Police Officer Cadet

The City of Hanford is continuously accepting applications for the Police Officer Cadet position. This position is a non-sworn classification structured for candidates hired to become sworn police officers.

Successful applicants, who complete the P.O.S.T. Academy as well as other department training, will be eligible to be considered for full-time employment as police officers as positions become available. However, being selected as a police cadet does not guarantee full-time police officer employment.

As a police officer cadet, responsibilities include attending classroom activities, participating in both the learning process and in interactions with students and faculty resulting in achieving a passing grade on all classroom requirements. Also includes completing classroom assignments and projects as required. In addition, participating in physical activities resulting in achieving a passing grade on the P.O.S.T. physical agility exam; and, participating in the firearms course resulting in achieving a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832 and perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training Guidelines :

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

• Experience : None required.
• Training : Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• License or Certificate : Possession of an appropriate California Operator's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, with a good driving record.
• Additional Requirements : Minimum of 20 years of age at time of application submittal. Must be enrolled in a California POST-certified Basic Police Academy.

Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education, training, and work experience to be followed by a written examination and / or an interview before an Oral Board to determine the most qualified candidates. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to an interview, and the decision of the screening committee is final . Those candidates who are determined eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City's Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.

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