Job Information

GLENDORA CITY OF
116 E. FOOTHILL BLVD.
GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA 91741
626-914-8204

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Updated: August 14, 2024

Position Title: Police Officer Trainee

The City of Glendora is hiring for the position of Police Officer Trainee. Candidates are required to complete NTN's Frontline National exam and Department Application (found here) to be considered for the position.

Salary Information: Current: $50,520 - $61,404 Annually
Effective 7/10/23: $62,436-$75,888 Annually
Upon completion of academy: $87.280 Annually

Benefit Information: Please see link for details:
https://www.cityofglendora.org/home/showpublisheddocument/29071/39300000

Department Contact
Jaclyn Brown, Human Resources Analyst
hr@cityofglendora.org

Department Overview:

This recruitment is for those individuals who are looking to start their career as a police officer and have not been through an academy program.

If you have a valid POST PELLET B "T-Score" of 45 or higher from another agency within the last 12 months, please attach it to your application on Government Jobs. If it qualifies the written exam portion of this recruitment may be waived and you may be invited to first round interviews.

The City of Glendora is seeking motivated individuals with high ethical standards and a commitment to public service to join the City of Glendora Police Department and contribute to its mission of supporting and serving the community with dedication, excellence and mutual respect. If you take pride in delivering the highest level of public safety and service, and approach crime prevention creatively, we invite you to join one of the finest Police Departments in Southern California.

Population: 52,558

Job Requirements

Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of academy graduation.

Citizenship Required:
Applicants must be U.S. citizen or be eligible for U.S. citizenship. Persons will be disqualified from holding a position as Police Officer if they fail to diligently cooperate in the processing of their citizenship application within three years or are otherwise denied citizenship.

High School Grad / GED:
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Driver's License:
Class C Required and a satisfactory driving record during the course of employment.

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Prior Experience:
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include Two (2) years of experience in civilian law enforcement OR military experience OR completion of an AA/AS degree or equivalent units from an accredited College or University, or some combination thereof.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates must meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City.

All Glendora Officers obtaining sworn status on or after September 23, 1996, must have a permanent primary (i.e.: 51% or more of the time) residence within sixty-five (65) miles or less of the Glendora Police facility building.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Applicants must be free from conditions that would preclude satisfactory performance of the essential functions of the job applied for. Applicants for positions in the Police Department must pass a written exam, oral interview, administrative review, polygraph, background investigation, physical exam and drug screen test. Subsequent to a job offer, the City of Glendora requires a pre-employment physical examination. Candidates will be examined by a City physician, at City expense, before the appointment is approved. Candidates are cautioned not to resign or give notice to present employers until they qualify on the medical examination. The City of Glendora conforms to State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and workers with disabilities. Please notify the Human Resources in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process

Hiring Process:

Application Package Review
Oral Interview
Physical Agility Test

CANDIDATES INVITED TO THE NEXT STEP IN THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA E-MAIL AT LEAST 1-2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Applicants who pass the recruitment components and are given a Conditional Offer of Employment will be required to pass an extensive law enforcement background. Candidates with questions on what this entails should contact the Police Department prior to applying.

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT/DISQUALIFICATION - The successful applicant will be required to be tested by urinalysis for the illegal use of drugs. All positive test results are grounds for disqualification.

E-VERIFY: To comply with federal law, the City of Glendora participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. Section 1 of the Form I-9 will be completed on your first day of employment. On your first day, but no later than your third day, you will need to bring original documentation to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.

Examples of Duties:

Some of the typical duties of the Police Officer Trainee include but are not limited to, the following:

Successfully attend and graduate from a P.O.S.T. certified basic academy
Learn use and care of firearms and related equipment
Think clearly and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately
Learn, understand and interpret laws and regulations
Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports
Understand, explain and apply policies and procedures
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Make clear and concise radio transmissions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Meet established physical requirements
Meet Police Officer requirements contained in the California State Government Code
Perform other related duties as assigned

For a complete job description visit cityofglendora.org/jobs

The successful candidate must be willing and available to work weekends, holidays and nights on a routine scheduled basis.

Knowledge and Skill Level:
Working knowledge of modern practices and techniques of law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing; Vehicle and Penal Codes; laws of arrest; rules of evidence; legal rights of citizens; court procedures.

THE CITY OF GLENDORA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR REVOKE, WITHOUT NOTICE, ANY OR ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN PRIOR TO THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT, AND TO WAIVE ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE JOB REQUIREMENT AND MAKE SUBJECTIVE DECISIONS INTERPRETING AND ASSESSING THE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ANY CANDIDATE, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION THAT NONE OF THE CANDIDATES, EVEN THOSE WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE POSITION.

The City of Glendora is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.

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