# Police Officer Trainee

Provider: [Watsonville Police Department](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/watsonville-police-department)

- Program type: Job Training
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 121 - 150 days
- Locations: CA
- Website: https://www.watsonville.gov
- Contact: Michael McKinley, michael.mckinley@watsonville.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/watsonville-police-department-police-officer-trainee-bhcuid

## Summary

The Watsonville Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer Trainee. Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, an oral interview, completion of a personal history questionnaire, a polygraph examination, a background investigation, a psychological evaluation, and a medical examination. Police Officer Trainees will attend a California POST-certified Police Academy, a 26-week training program. Upon successful graduation from the academy, trainees will be promoted to the position of sworn Police Officer and begin the Department's Field Training Program. Those who successfully complete both the Police Academy and the Field Training Program will advance to solo patrol officers.

## Job description

Under direct supervision, attends an approved Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy to be trained in technical knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities required to perform police service; performs related duties as required.

## Locations

- CA

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