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Job description
Police Officer Trainee
Salary $64,266.44 - $82,021.59 Annually Location Police Department Job Type Full-Time Department Police Department Division PD Officer Opening Date 08/27/2026 Closing Date 9/14/ :59 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit MPOA Overview
Under immediate supervision, attends a basic academy course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved peace officer status; performs other related duties as required.
Primary Responsibilities
The Police Officer Trainee is a trainee class responsible for attending a basic police academy. This position is not intended as a permanent appointment, and those not appointed to the class of Police Officer after successful completion of the law enforcement academy, or appointment as a Community Services Officer, are rejected during probation This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Officer in that the latter has successfully completed a law enforcement academy and achieved peace officer status in accordance with City and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or equivalent; and
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license.
Successful completion of some college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.
Additional Information
Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those persons who meet the necessary criteria will be called for an oral inter-view, which is weighted at 100%. Candidates who earn at least 70% on the interview will be recommended to the Civil Service Commission for inclusion on the employment eligibility list.
Persons selected for further consideration will be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, background investigation and chiefs interview before being offered a conditional appointment. The offer is conditioned on successful completion of a thorough psychological assessment and medical evaluation (including a drug screen). Applicants must pass all elements to be considered for hire. The City Manager will make the final selection and appointment based on recommendation for hire by the Police Chief.
Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at .
Applicants may be eligible for Veterans Preference Points (5 points) and must attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.
Police Officer 1 (Police Academy Graduate)
Salary $67,557.31 - $86,221.40 Annually Location Police Department Job Type Full-Time Department Police Department Division PD Officer Opening Date 08/27/2026 Closing Date 9/14/ :59 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit MPOA Overview
Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required.
Primary Responsibilities
The Police Officer I is the entry level class and the Police Officer II is the senior class in the Police Officer series. Both are responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision. The Police Officer I is distinguished from the Police Officer II in that the Police Officer I is the entry-level description in the professional Police Officer series. The Police Officer I serves a twelve month probationary period and is expected to promote to the senior level Police Officer II classification after successful completion of probation.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma, or equivalent
Prior experience in law enforcement or successful completion of college coursework in criminology, police science, or a related field is desirable but not required
Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license
Additional Information
Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those persons who meet the necessary criteria will be called for an oral interview, which is weighted at 100%. Candidates who earn at least 70% on the interview will be recommended to the Civil Service Commission for inclusion on the employment eligibility list.
Persons selected for further consideration will be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, background investigation and chiefs interview before being offered a conditional appointment. The offer is conditioned on successful completion of a thorough psychological assessment and medical evaluation (including a drug screen). Applicants must pass all elements to be considered for hire.
The City Manager will make the final selection and appointment based on recommendation for hire by the Police Chief.
Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at .
Applicants may be eligible for Veterans Preference Points (5 points) and must attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.
Please contact Sergeant Boehm at for more information.
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Worksite address
madera, CA, 93638, US
Who can apply
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