Police Officer - Trainee

Police Officer Trainee

The City of Hemet is a Equal Opportunity Employer

Hemet is embarking on a journey of revitalization and growth and is seeking extraordinary men and women who are pursuing an exciting, challenging, and demanding career in law enforcement. Start your career in law enforcement with the City of Hemet. The Hemet Police Department is looking for dedicated and determined men and women who are committed to protect and serve our community. The Hemet Police Department offers great opportunities for career development and professional growth and provides exceptional benefits. The City of Hemet is a great place to be a Police Officer big enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. You'll be part of it all come build a rewarding and exciting career.

Note : The purpose of this recruitment is to fill multiple vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for a one-year period.

Summary Description

Under immediate or general supervision performs various law enforcement duties in order to protect life and property and provide service to the public.

The Position : Successful candidates are appointed in a non-safety capacity while attending a 24-week P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Academy under the sponsorship of the City of Hemet Police Department. Upon successful completion of the academy and subject to departmental approval, the Trainee is promoted to Police Officer and paid the Police Officer entry-level salary. Once appointed to a sworn Police Officer position, the employee must successfully complete the Police Department's Field Training Program and serve a one-year probationary period.

Salary :

Police Officer Trainee - $5,580 / month

Police Officer Trainees receive 75% of the current Step A rate for Police Officers. This rate shall be applicable until a Police Officer Trainee is moved to the classification of Police Officer, at which time, the Police Officer shall then receive 100% of Step A rate for Police Officers until advanced to the next step.

Sworn Police Officer - $7,440 - $9,971 / month

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements :

Education :

• High school graduation or GED certificate.

Certification / License and / or Special Requirements :

Background :

Physical Requirements :

Supplemental Information

Tentative Recruitment Timeline :

Important : After the application review, those selected to move forward to participate in the written exam and physical agility test will receive a notification to confirm attendance. The written exam and physical agility test will be held on the same day. Exams will be graded on site and those candidates passing the written exam will continue to physical agility testing later that day.

Written Testing Date : Saturday, January 10th, 2026

Physical Agility Date : Saturday, January 10th, 2026

Oral Boards Dates : TBD

Please note : Testing dates are posted as a courtesy and may be subject to change or cancel without notice.

Please Note : Per post regulations, candidates may waive the written examination portion of our process by :

If not submitted along with your online application, you must take and score high enough on our written examination in order to continue on in the process.

Selection Process : All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral board interview, and / or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list which will remain valid for a minimum of one year. Note : Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application forms but may be attached. Candidates who require reasonable accommodation in the selection process should state their needs in writing when submitting an application package. The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.