Police Officer Trainee

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If you have any questions or need assistance with completing an online application, please contact our office at humanresources@fontanaca.gov or at (909) 350-7650. To receive notifications of future employment opportunities, sign up for ‘Notify Me’. MORE Search View toggle Sort Filter 1 jobs found Showing 1-1 of 1 jobs Police Officer Trainee Full-Time - $7,445.07 Monthly Department: Police Under direction from higher level Police Department supervisory or management staff, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work; participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; establish, grow, and preserve positive relationships between the community and the Police Department; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. Distinguishing Characteristics: Classes in this series are distinguished by the level of certification attained and years of experience. The Police Officer... Posted more than 30 days ago | Continuous EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACCOUNT PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT PRIVACY SETTINGS Copyright © 2026 police-officer-trainee is loading police-officer-trainee flyout has been opened Police Officer Trainee Salary $6,366.54 Monthly Location Fontana, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 23-00285 Department Police Opening Date 01/05/2023 Closing Date 2/12/2024 9:57 AM Pacific Bargaining Unit POA DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS Definition Under immediate supervision, attends a prescribed law enforcement academy training program for newly hired Police Officers. Essential Functions The employee must have the ability to: Participate in and complete a prescribed law enforcement officer training program for entry level police officers including training in report writing, laws of arrest and seizure, defensive driving, California Vehicle and Penal Codes, officer survival, and physical fitness. Perform a wide variety of police support duties which may include dispatching and records, duties acting as desk officer, and/or assisting in planning and research activities. Learn various policing techniques that will preserve and strive to improve the quality of life within the City, such as problem-solving policing and intelligence-led policing strategies that encourage and build positive relationships between the Fontana Police Department and the community. Establish, grow, and preserve positive relationships between the community and the Police Department. Emphasize community interaction and collaborative problem solving between the Fontana Police Department and the community; continue to build diverse community-based partnerships guided by innovation and perseverance to ensure Fontana's future as a well-developed, dignified, and respected community. Maintain prompt and regular attendance. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted throughout the course of employment. Perform any other tasks or functions deeme