City of Newark
Police Officer (Trainee & Academy Attendees)
City of Newark, Newark, California, United States, 94560
Police Officer (Trainee & Academy Attendees)
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The Position The Police Officer Trainee position is an entry level position, requiring no prior law enforcement experience.
Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and be at least 21 years old at the time of swear‑in. All applicants must possess a strong moral character, as well as good work ethic and maturity. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive testing processes to determine their physical and mental suitability for a career in law enforcement.
The Police Officer Trainee is a temporary employee. The trainee attends a P.O.S.T. certified academy. Upon successful completion of the academy, the trainee will be eligible for appointment to the position of Police Officer. New Police Officers will receive benefits available to regular employees and will serve an 18‑month probationary period.
The Newark Police Department is a modern, progressive law enforcement agency with 59 sworn and 27 professional staff employees. Well‑qualified officers enjoy specialty assignments and promotions based on training and experience. State‑of‑the‑art safety equipment, including individually issued patrol rifles with sighting systems, ballistic helmets, smart phones and an armored rescue vehicle.
Numerous specialty assignments, most with premium pay incentives, include: Detectives, Field Training Officer (FTO), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Traffic Division, School Resource Officers (SRO), Major Crimes Task Force, K‑9, S.W.A.T. Team, Crowd Management Team (CMT), Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Team, Honor Guard, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, and Taser Instructor. Officers enjoy either a 3/12 or 4/10 work week, depending on assignment.
The Community The City of Newark is located in southern Alameda County at the east end of the Dumbarton Bridge, midway between Oakland and San Jose. We were incorporated in 1955 and have a five‑member City Council/Manager form of government. Our city is approximately 13 square miles with a population of just under 50,000. At the edge of Silicon Valley, growth of biotech, high‑tech, and health sciences industries in Newark continues. We take pride in maintaining a small‑town feel, while undergoing major housing and retail development projects.
Job Description URL https://www.newark.org/home/showpublisheddocument/468/636502571297870000
Minimum Qualifications Academy Attendee applicants must provide, along with the application, proof of current enrollment in a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy to be waived from the written examination. Proof of enrollment is a letter from the Academy on letterhead clearly indicating dates of enrollment.
Police Officer Trainee (Entry‑Level) applicants must have a “T‑Score” of 46 or higher on the POST Entry‑Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). Applicants may submit this certification from The South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium or another California Police Agency. The certification of the written examination must be dated within 12 months of the application date.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Age 21 by date of appointment.
Physical capacity to meet standards established by the City of Newark.
20/20 corrected vision in both eyes. 20/80 uncorrected vision (both eyes) for those wearing glasses or hard contact lenses. Uncorrected vision requirements may be waived for persons wearing soft contact lenses upon verification of vision stability.
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The Position The Police Officer Trainee position is an entry level position, requiring no prior law enforcement experience.
Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and be at least 21 years old at the time of swear‑in. All applicants must possess a strong moral character, as well as good work ethic and maturity. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive testing processes to determine their physical and mental suitability for a career in law enforcement.
The Police Officer Trainee is a temporary employee. The trainee attends a P.O.S.T. certified academy. Upon successful completion of the academy, the trainee will be eligible for appointment to the position of Police Officer. New Police Officers will receive benefits available to regular employees and will serve an 18‑month probationary period.
The Newark Police Department is a modern, progressive law enforcement agency with 59 sworn and 27 professional staff employees. Well‑qualified officers enjoy specialty assignments and promotions based on training and experience. State‑of‑the‑art safety equipment, including individually issued patrol rifles with sighting systems, ballistic helmets, smart phones and an armored rescue vehicle.
Numerous specialty assignments, most with premium pay incentives, include: Detectives, Field Training Officer (FTO), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Traffic Division, School Resource Officers (SRO), Major Crimes Task Force, K‑9, S.W.A.T. Team, Crowd Management Team (CMT), Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Team, Honor Guard, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, and Taser Instructor. Officers enjoy either a 3/12 or 4/10 work week, depending on assignment.
The Community The City of Newark is located in southern Alameda County at the east end of the Dumbarton Bridge, midway between Oakland and San Jose. We were incorporated in 1955 and have a five‑member City Council/Manager form of government. Our city is approximately 13 square miles with a population of just under 50,000. At the edge of Silicon Valley, growth of biotech, high‑tech, and health sciences industries in Newark continues. We take pride in maintaining a small‑town feel, while undergoing major housing and retail development projects.
Job Description URL https://www.newark.org/home/showpublisheddocument/468/636502571297870000
Minimum Qualifications Academy Attendee applicants must provide, along with the application, proof of current enrollment in a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy to be waived from the written examination. Proof of enrollment is a letter from the Academy on letterhead clearly indicating dates of enrollment.
Police Officer Trainee (Entry‑Level) applicants must have a “T‑Score” of 46 or higher on the POST Entry‑Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). Applicants may submit this certification from The South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium or another California Police Agency. The certification of the written examination must be dated within 12 months of the application date.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Age 21 by date of appointment.
Physical capacity to meet standards established by the City of Newark.
20/20 corrected vision in both eyes. 20/80 uncorrected vision (both eyes) for those wearing glasses or hard contact lenses. Uncorrected vision requirements may be waived for persons wearing soft contact lenses upon verification of vision stability.
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