Police Recruit

The Pacific Grove Police Department is a service-oriented agency that provides full-service policing, 24 / 7, to the community of 15,522 residents. The agency's authorized strength is 23 sworn officers and 11 professional staff members. The department is committed to excellence, respect, professionalism, and integrity.

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, the trainee will attend a California POST basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities required to perform police service. The trainee will perform related duties as required.

APPLICATION & SELECTION

• Completed City of Pacific Grove Application
• Resume
• Certificates showing applicant has passed POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLTB) and POST Physical Agility Test (WSTB). To register and view testing dates, go online to www.theacademy.ca.gov.
• To learn more about the testing process and to register, go to : https : / / theacademy.ca.gov / tests

PLEASE NOTE : Applications missing any one of the three components above will not be accepted for consideration. PELLTB T-scores must be 50 or higher, and WSTB scores of 384 or higher.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The trainee will attend a basic police academy for training and, during the training, will not have police powers. Incumbents may be assigned non-safety duties such as assisting in Records, crime prevention, collecting information, and transporting people and materials. Promotion to a sworn Police Officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the academy and the final review of the Police Chief. Upon promotion, the officer will begin a one-year probationary period.

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