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.

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, December 5th, 2026**

Physical Agility Date: Saturday, December 5th, 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:

• Attaching a copy of your Bachelor's degree or higher or unofficial transcripts. OR
• Attaching a copy of your T-Score (Must have taken and passed the POST Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a T-Score of 42 or above within the last six (6) months)

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school graduation or GED certificate.

Certification/License and/or Special Requirements

• Must have attained age 21 years upon the time of appointment as a sworn officer.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.

Background

• Must be of good moral character with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination.

Physical Requirements

• Uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better in both eyes and must be corrected to 20/20 in one eye, 20/30 in the other eye. Normal color vision.
• Normal Hearing
• Excellent physical condition must be physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Hemet Police Officer as determined by a physical agility test and medical evaluation.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions associated with law enforcement, i.e. run after fleeing suspects, accurately use and qualify with issued equipment including firearms and batons, drive a police vehicle for extended periods of time, have the strength and ability to defend against attacking suspects, take physical control of violent suspects, move, drag or carry persons from danger.

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, December 5th, 2026**

Physical Agility Date: Saturday, December 5th, 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:

• Attaching a copy of your Bachelor's degree or higher or unofficial transcripts. OR
• Attaching a copy of your T-Score (Must have taken and passed the POST Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a T-Score of 42 or above within the last six (6) months)

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 in