9/22/87
Rev 2/17/89
Rev 6/8/01
City of San
José
POLICE RECRUIT (2214)
CLASS PURPOSE
Under immediate supervision, actively participates in the P.O.S.T.
(Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) prescribed police academy
training program sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Criminal Justice Training
Center. Performs all related learning and testing activities. Upon successful
completion of the academy program incumbents of this non-sworn classification
may be appointed to the sworn classification of Police Officer.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the
duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)
Studies, attends classes, completes homework assignments, takes tests, and
follows all instructions relative to the academy curriculum and behavior.
Becomes proficient in the following areas: criminal law, arrest and control
techniques, use of firearms, report writing, vehicle operation, First Aid, CPR,
narcotics, crowd control, court room demeanor, public relations, patro’
procedures, physical conditioning and training, and any other subjects included
in the academy.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level, training classification for professional law
enforcement in the City of San Jose Police Department. Officer candidates who
have not completed a P.O.S.T. approved academy or who otherwise must complete
the academy will be hired into this class of Police Recruit. It is a non—sworn
classification which will not participate in portions of the Peace Officer
Association agreement unique to Police Officer nor in the Disability Leave
Supplement or any City retirement plan. Police Recruits must graduate from the
academy and be appointed to the class of Police Officer in order to retain
employment in the job series.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to learn the academy subjects.
- Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules and procedures.
- Ability to analyze situations and describe effective courses of action.
- Ability to write clearly and understandably.
- Ability to demonstrate the physical capabilities required.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to be a punctual and responsible recruit.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to plan and organize.
- Ability to determine and note important, relevant details.
- Ability to recognize potential danger.
- Ability to read and interpret City street maps.
Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to demonstrate competency in each academy subject.
- Ability to qualify with City issued firearms.
- Ability to write acceptable police reports.
- Skill in arrest and control techniques.
- Skill in patrol vehicle operation.
- Knowledge of appropriate laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Training And Experience
Must have completed a total of at least 60 semester units at the time of
graduation from the Police Academy training program. (A Recruit normally receives a total of
21 semester units for satisfactory completion of the academy, which may be used
to meet the 60 unit requirement).
Licenses/Certificates
Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing the operation of a
motorvehicle in the State of California.
Necessary Special Qualifications
Must be a citizen of the United States or have applied for citizenship at
least one year prior to application for Police Recruit.
2214s001
(4762P)