School Resource Recruit - "Short-term" - 6-months

The School Resource Officer Recruit is an entry-level position designed for individuals aspiring to become sworn law enforcement officers. Recruits will undergo rigorous training to prepare them for the physical, mental, and ethical demands of a career in law enforcement. This role is the first step in joining a police department or sheriff’s office and is vital in maintaining public safety and upholding the law.

Under immediate supervision in a non-sworn training capacity, develops minimum qualifications required for a career in police service; receives California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Police Academy instruction in Police Department policies and procedures, weaponless defense, criminal and civil law, physical fitness techniques, use of firearms, arrest procedures, community relations, operation of emergency vehicles and other mandated courses; observes sworn police personnel in the processing of arrestees, including booking, fingerprinting, custody and control; and may perform non-sworn police support functions, such as traffic and crowd control, as directed during the training process.

Requirements / QualificationsTHE DOCUMENTS SPECIFIED BELOW MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalent. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s License. Ability to obtain and maintain a CA POST certificate or CA POST Proof or Eligibility certificate. Must be at least twenty and a half (20 ½) years old at time of application. In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. No felony convictions. Strong moral character and commitment to public service.

Bilingual/biliterate English-Spanish preferred.