Police Officer Trainee

About this role

<br><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/14821/jobpostings/image/20260507094849_Entry Level.jpg" style="width: 844px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-src-changed="" data-uw-rm-alt="QU"></div><br>If you are looking to begin a career in law enforcement, we invite you to consider joining the Mountain View Police Department. The Police Officer Trainee position is an opportunity to take the first step toward becoming a police officer and serving the Mountain View community.<br><br>As a Police Officer Trainee, you will attend a California Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certified police academy, where you will develop the knowledge, skills, and training needed for a career in law enforcement. This is a non-sworn, training-level position. Upon successful completion of the academy, trainees are appointed as sworn, probationary Police Officers and begin their careers with the Mountain View Police Department.<br><br>Our department is committed to community policing and building strong, positive relationships with our diverse and engaged community. Our officers work proactively to address local concerns and make a di