APPLY IMMEDIATELY. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED FOR THE CURRENT ROUND OF TESTING. To be considered for this testing process, applicants MUST submit a California POST PELLETB "T-score" of 48 points or higher dated within one year or application or an NTN score for the written exam requirement. A California POST physical agility certificate, known as the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB), with a score of 384 or higher and a 14-minute maximum time for the 1.5 mile run dated within one year of application MUST be submitted with your application.

For information on how to take the NTN written exam, please visit https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm.

For information on how to take the California POST PELLETB and/or WSTB, please visit https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests.

Position Definition: To attend a State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Police Academy; to develop an awareness of the functions, activities and responsibilities of a Police Officer; and participate in community engagement activities to foster positive community relationships.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a trainee level classification without peace officer powers, rights or privileges. Incumbent must graduate from the assigned, or currently enrolled POST Basic Police Academy, at which point, upon recommendation of the Police Chief, may be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary, entry level, Police Officer.

This classification is distinguished from Police Officer in that the latter is the fully-certified and trained level of the sworn series, fully capable of carrying out assigned duties on an independent basis. Police Recruit Trainee benefits are limited to those outlined under the San Leandro Confidential Employees’ Compensation Plan.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Receives direct supervision and tutorage from Academy training staff, as well as training staff from the San Leandro Police Department.

Essential Functions: The functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

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  Attends and successfully completes a certified police training academy designed to provide an overview of the Criminal Justice System which includes training in various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, weapons, and physical fitness;
• Understands and is able to carry out oral and written directions;
• Meets standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City;
• Observes and accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places;
• Uses and cares for firearms;
• Learns, understands, and interprets laws and regulations;
• Prepares accurate and grammatically correct written reports;
• Learns standard broadcasting procedures of a Police radio system; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Acquire a working knowledge of basic law enforcement terminology and concepts, public relations, and report writing;

Acquire a working knowledge of community-based policing strategies and other similar practices used to develop relationships with the community in order to best identify and address community needs and concerns;

Acquire a working knowledge of Vehicle and Penal Codes; laws of arrest, rules of evidence, legal rights of citizens, court procedures; and

Acquire a working knowledge of techniques for dealing with people from different educational, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Ability to:
Successfully complete a POST certified Basic Police Academy;

Identify and respond to community issues, concerns, and needs;

Adapt communication style to the audience, listen carefully, use respectful language and tone, and appropriate interpersonal and rapport building strategies to de-escalate situations;

Solve problems with creativity, adaptability, and flexibility;

Exercise tact and professionalism;

Demonstrate empathy, compassion, diplomacy, and integrity in everyday interactions;

Use and care of firearms and small equipment;

Learn and understand and interprets laws and regulations;

Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports;

Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner;

Understand, explain, and apply policies and procedures;

Make clear and concise radio transmissions;

Understand and follow verbal and written directions;

Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; and

Establish and strengthen community and working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: High school diploma or legal equivalent (GED) and completion of sixty (semester) college units or ninety (quarter) college units.

Experience: Must be eligible to attend a State of California POST certified Basic Police Academy or currently enrolled in one.

Licenses/certifications/other requirements: Upon successful completion of the California POST Basic Police Academy, must possess a valid POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification of Completion at the time of appointment to Police Officer classification.

At time of appointment as a trainee, must pass a comprehensive background check and be willing to work such hours and locations as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel to attend meetings, seminars and conferences. Classification requires the possession and continued maintenance of a valid class “C” California driver’s license.

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.

Candidates must submit ONE of the following in order to be considered:

1) California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) "T-score" of 48 points or higher dated within one year of application. NOTE: California POST "T-scores" from other agencies will be accepted if it has been taken within one year of the date you submit your City of San Leandro application. Applicants must submit, on agency letterhead, a letter that states that individual has taken the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam. The letter must contain the total "T-score" and the date of the test. For information on where the PELLETB test is offered, please visit www.theacademy.ca.gov/tests.

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2) A passing NTN score. For information on where the NTN test is offered, please visit https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm.

ALL candidates must submit the following test certificate in order to be considered:

1) California POST physical agility test certificate, known as the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB), with a score of 384 or higher and a 14-minute maximum time for the 1.5 mile run, dated within one year of application. For information on where the WSTB test is offered, please visit www.theacademy.ca.gov/tests.

Record must be free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.

Applicant must be in good physical condition. Weight must be in proportion to height. Vision and physical condition must satisfy established POST medical standards. Please refer to https://post.ca.gov/medical-screening-manual.aspx for additional information.

Upon successful completion of the California POST Basic Police Academy, must possess a valid POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification of Completion at the time of appointment to Police Officer classification.

At time of appointment as a Police Recruit Trainee, applicant must pass a comprehensive background check and be willing to work such hours and locations as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel to attend meetings, seminars and conferences. Classification requires the possession and continued maintenance of a valid class "C" California driver's license.

Conditions of Work: During the course of performing the functions of this position, the employee may encounter the following conditions:

Working indoors, working outdoors, heights, temperature changes, dust, fumes, smoke, gasses, chemicals, noise, electrical energy, computer monitor use, solvents, grease, oil, vibration, open flames, explosives, blood-borne pathogens, human waste, working alone or with other individuals.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Application review. All applications will first be reviewed for minimum qualifications. A limited number of the best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

2. Structured Interview and/or Practical Exercise (weighted 100%). Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part in order to be placed on the Eligible List. Interviews will be conducted on a continual basis.

3. Departmental Interview. Top scoring candidates on the Eligible List will be invited to interview with the department hiring manager and/or team members. This date is to be determined.

4. Job Offer. The selected candidate will receive a conditional job offer, subject to passing pre-employment conditions which may include, but is not limited to, background check, criminal history check, medical, and verification of a valid California driver's license. If a pre-employment condition is not successfully met, the City reserves the right to rescind a job offer.

Americans with Disabilities Act: In accordance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, the Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the Human Resources Division prior to 5:00 p.m. of the final filing deadline if accommodations are required. Medical documentation must be provided upon request.

Veteran's Preference: If applying for first-time employment with the City of San Leandro within five years of separation from full-time active service, veteran's preference points will be given to honorably discharged veterans who served a minimum of three consecutive years of full-time, active service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Candidates must receive an overall passing score in order to qualify for the application of veteran's preference, which will result in a three percent increment to that passing score. Applicants wishing to qualify must, prior to the application deadline, attach or provide a DD Form 214 as proof of eligibility for the veteran's preference.

The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.