Law Enforcement Trainee Jobs

If you are interested in starting a career in law enforcement, we invite you to become a CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINEE!

The Law Enforcement Trainee position is for individuals interested in a career as a police officer but have not yet completed Basic Academy training. Once hired, LETs are enrolled in the 23-week Basic Police Academy where they learn the skills and duties of performing law enforcement functions. While in the Academy, LETs are paid an hourly wage and benefits. Upon graduation from the Academy, LETs are appointed to the rank of Police Officer. New Police Officers then complete an additional 19 weeks of field training with an assigned Field Training Officer. After the completion of the field training program, officers are prepared to work alone in the field.

For more information about becoming a Law Enforcement Trainee with the City of San Bernardino's Police Department

please visit joinSBPD.org or call 909-384-5722.

Applicants who have graduated from an accredited institution with an Associate's degree or higher will not be required to take the written examination. Applicants who have taken the California POST PELLETB exam within the last 6 months of date of application may submit their scores on official letterhead to be considered for exemption from the written exam. POST PELLETB scores from a P.O.S.T. approved institution or verification of completion of Associate's degree or higher from an accredited school must be submitted with application. Note: If you do not attach proof of your degree or POST PELLETB score to your application you will not be waived from the written exam.

Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Education, Training and Experience:

• A high school or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must be at least 20 ½ years of age at time of application.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Free of any felony convictions.
• Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California driver's license must be obtained within ten days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12405c).

Temporary, part-time and seasonal employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in the City's deferred compensation plan is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7.5% of their salary per pay period.