City of La Mesa
Police Officer Trainee
City of La Mesa, Los Angeles, California, United States,
The La Mesa Police Department maintains the highest commitment to the community through service, honor, integrity and professionalism. There are numerous assignments within the department which include patrol, field training officer, investigations, motor officer, school resource officer, special investigations unit, street team, honor guard and the Special Response Team. If you are interested in joining the LMPD's tradition of excellence, apply today.POSITION DESCRIPTIONClass specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.Police Officer Trainee is the entry-level position to a career in municipal law enforcement. After successfully completing the Police Academy, the Police Officer Trainee will advance to the classification of Police Officer. Upon hire, Trainees shall attend the San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Institute and complete a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified academy. Trainees will receive miscellaneous, non-safety member benefits and shall be enrolled in CalPERS as miscellaneous, non-safety members. Trainees shall progress to Police Officer upon:Graduation from the police academy, or upon assignment to a field training program after completion of a portion of the academy meeting the requirements of Penal Code Section 832, andSubscribing to the oath or affirmation required by the California Constitution and administered by a duly empowered official of the City of La Mesa.As a Police Officer, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.The Hiring Process
:Step 1. Application submitted through the City website during an open recruitment.Step 2. Screening.
The screening is performed by Human Resources to determine that you are not automatically disqualified based upon some of your application answers. Refer to the La Mesa Police Department
Background Investigation Automatic Disqualifying Factors.Step 3. Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T). Written Test*.
This is a test written and created by P.O.S.T. The written test consists of multiple-choice questions that measure general aptitudes needed to be a Police Officer. No prior law enforcement knowledge is necessary to pass the test.
Application Preparation Guide
can be found on the P.O.S.T. website at
www.post.ca.gov .*P.O.S.T. Written Test may be waived if applicant meets certain criteria. See \
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:Step 1. Application submitted through the City website during an open recruitment.Step 2. Screening.
The screening is performed by Human Resources to determine that you are not automatically disqualified based upon some of your application answers. Refer to the La Mesa Police Department
Background Investigation Automatic Disqualifying Factors.Step 3. Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T). Written Test*.
This is a test written and created by P.O.S.T. The written test consists of multiple-choice questions that measure general aptitudes needed to be a Police Officer. No prior law enforcement knowledge is necessary to pass the test.
Application Preparation Guide
can be found on the P.O.S.T. website at
www.post.ca.gov .*P.O.S.T. Written Test may be waived if applicant meets certain criteria. See \
#J-18808-Ljbffr