Police Officer Trainee

This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. To learn more, view the following link: Privacy Policy Manage Preferences Police Officer Trainee | City of Merced Employment Opportunities page has loaded. Skip to main content Menu JOB OPPORTUNITIES Sign In City of Merced Employment Opportunities powered by NEOGOV ® Police Officer Trainee  Salary $39,187.20 - $47,632.00 Annually Location City of Merced Police Department, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 6-- Department Police Opening Date 08/16/2017 DESCRIPTION BENEFITS Description WRITTEN EXAM MAY 3, 2018 ORAL EXAM WEEK OF MAY 14, 2018 A Police Officer Trainee is assigned duty as a student in a POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Prior to his actual enrollment in the Basic Academy, the Trainee may be assigned various duties throughout the department that requires public contact, but not the enforcement of laws. Examples of Duties The Trainee's primary mission is to attend the Basic Academy, and complete the course of instruction. The Trainee has no police powers during enrollment, and is a probationary employee during this period. Continued employment is subject to successful progress in, and successful completion of, the course of instruction. Supplemental Information Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Merced declares a hiring policy, which disqualifies habitual users of tobacco products from eligibility for employment. The City is willing to make reasonable accommodation in the application and examination process for individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodation should be made prior to or at the time of application. In compliance with 24 CFR, 8.54(b), the City does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs and activities. In addition, the City extends the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability established by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, to all activities including those that do not receive Federal financial assistance. Deneen Proctor, Director of Support Services, is the designated City employee responsible as the City?s Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Concerns or comments shall be addressed to the Coordinator at (209) 388- 7100 or at the TTY telephone number 771. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://cityofmerced.org Employer City of Merced Address 678 W 18th Street Merced, California, 95348 Phone 209-385-6837 Website http://www.cityofmerced.gov JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACCOUNT PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT PRIVACY SETTINGS Copyright © 2026