Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee

The Fullerton Police Department is committed to the safety of our community through problem-solving partnerships, emphasizing a prompt response, a caring attitude, and a visible presence. Law enforcement is a noble and honorable calling that requires integrity, honesty, dedication, and a commitment to serving our community. With a complement of approximately 180 employees, 125 sworn and 55 civilian positions, our department is made up of men and women who encompass these qualities.

We pride ourselves on our family environment, where you aren't just another number, but an integral part of our mission. If being part of an extended family away from home and an exhilarating career making a difference in people's lives sounds like something you want to be a part of, we encourage you to apply with us today!

The Position : Under general supervision performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties, attends a formalized education program in preparation for employment as a Police Officer and performs related work as required.

Police Officer Trainee : $7,436.17 - $8,198.32 Monthly

Police Officer I : $7,436 - $10,463 Monthly

Future Salary Increases : 4% - effective July 2026

4% - effective July 2027

We are not conducting any PELLETB testing at this time. Only candidates with a current passing test score (see below for instructions) will be selected to continue in the recruitment process. This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time, without notice, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Mandatory Requirements : High school diploma or recognized equivalent. Must have a valid California Driver's License and acceptable driving record. Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of graduation from the academy. Vision no less than 20 / 100 in each eye (unless soft contact lenses are worn) and correctable to 20 / 20 with no color impairment.

Process : Candidates must submit a complete application that includes one of the following : A passing POST PELLETB T-score. Our passing T-score is a minimum of 46. The score must be on agency letterhead and attached to your application with the file name "PELLETB T-score." We must be able to read the full document, partial screenshots or screen grabs / snips will not be accepted. OR A passing NTN Frontline National examination score. The minimum passing scores are as follows : Video - 65%, Reading - 70%, and Writing - 70%. Candidates must initiate the process with NTN who will provide scores to Fullerton Human Resources for review. For assistance with the submission of NTN test scores, candidates must contact NTN. Test score submissions must be dated within one year of your application submission date. Candidates who are successful in passing the application review and submission of a passing test score, as indicated above, will be invited to our Physical Ability Test (PAT). The components of our PAT are : Push-ups (minimum of five (5) must be completed within 2 : 00 minutes). 440-yard run (must be completed within 2 : 22 minutes or better). Obstacle course, including scaling a 6-foot solid wall (must be completed within 1 : 10 minutes or better). Body drag of 32 feet (must be completed within 0 : 31 seconds or better). 1.5-mile run (must be completed within 15 : 00 minutes or better). The PAT score is based on the time or the number of repetitions completed. Candidates who do not complete a PAT component within the set minimum time or do not achieve the minimum score will be disqualified. Oral Interviews - Candidates who pass the PAT will be interviewed on site by staff members of the Fullerton Police Department. The City reserves the right to revise any portion of the examination process, including PAT components and / or minimum times or repetitions. Candidates will be notified of any changes before the related examination process / step.

If you have any questions regarding preparation for the PAT and / or Oral Interview please contact the recruiting officer, Corporal Melendez, at justin.melendez@fullertonpd.org.

Current City of Fullerton employees may be given preference during the testing and / or selection process. Applicants who do not fully complete the application or follow instructions provided in this posting, who do not submit a passing T-score or have not arranged for NTN to provide us their score at the time of application, who do not self-schedule or are a no-show / no-call during any part of this examination process will be disqualified, which may also result in disqualification from future recruitments. If an applicant is disqualified from the recruitment process, they may reapply after 60 days. Applicants considered for appointment as a Police Officer Trainee will be subject to an extensive and in-depth background investigation including a polygraph examination. All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical examination performed by the City's designated physician, at City expense. Medical exams are administered to assess an individual's ability to perform the physical requirements of this position. In addition, City of Fullerton employees appointed to safety-sensitive classifications, and all new hires, will undergo a drug screen. All new hires, including non-regular City of Fullerton employees appointed to this position, will serve a one-year probationary period. California Government Code 3100 3109 requires that all public employees are to be declared disaster service workers and shall take and subscribe to the related oath or affirmation as required. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and / or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

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