City of Mill Valley
Police Officer Trainee (20653976)Sponsored Academy Opportunity + Salary and Bene
City of Mill Valley, Mill Valley, California, us, 94942
Overview
Police Officer Trainee position with a Sponsored Academy opportunity + salary and benefits. Location: 1 Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941. The position is salaried, benefitted, at-will, and includes a Sponsored Police Academy opportunity. Deadline to Apply
Sunday, September 21 @ 10:00 PM Responsibilities
Patrol the City in radio-equipped car or on foot. Answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of city, county, and state laws. Conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents. Patrol the City and respond to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies. Observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions. Assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws. Make arrests as necessary. Interview victims, complainants, and witnesses. Interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence. Qualifications & Ideal Candidate
Desire and commitment to public service; sincere interest in a career in law enforcement. Maintain high standards of personal conduct: safety attention, self-control, integrity, performance under stress, interpersonal and customer service skills, flexibility, and ability to learn. Proven track record of excellent decision-making and use of judgement. Successful candidates must pass a vigorous background check and pre-hire screening. High School diploma or G.E.D.; valid California driver’s license; U.S. citizen or eligible for citizenship; AA or BA/BS desired. Testing & Requirements
PELLET B Exam: minimum passing score of 42 (entry level). Physical Agility Exam: minimum passing score of 320; 1.5 mile run completed in 14 minutes maximum. A list of testing sites and dates is available at the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) testing sites. Salary & Benefits
Salary during Trainee period: $5,894/month. Salary after promotion to Police Officer Step 1: $8,701/month. Benefits include health, dental, leave, retirement, life insurance, disability, and other legally required benefits. Academy & Career Path
Upon selection, employee will undergo a full background check, psychological testing, and medical testing. Must commit to attending a 20-week program with Santa Rosa Junior College Public Safety Training Center. Academy schedule: Monday – Friday with some nights and weekends. The next academy is January 5 – May 22, 2026. Graduation leads to promotion to Field Training Officer program and Police Officer (probationary) with full benefits. If the academy is not completed or POST certificate is not obtained, employment may be terminated. Application Instructions
Complete the application through CalOpps and upload a cover letter and resume. Upload valid P.O.S.T. PELLET B exam score (minimum T-42) for entry level; upload valid Physical Agility score (minimum 320) and 1.5 mile run time (14 minutes max). The job description is currently under review and may be updated; the finalized description will reflect the duties. Special Instructions: The City of Mill Valley uses CalOpps.org for applications. Paper applications are available at City Hall, 26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941, or by calling (415) 388-4033 x4772. Contact
Recruitment Contact: (415) 384-4772 Email: abricca@cityofmillvalley.gov Note: The description includes general duties and requirements and may be updated. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the official application form but should accompany it.
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Police Officer Trainee position with a Sponsored Academy opportunity + salary and benefits. Location: 1 Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941. The position is salaried, benefitted, at-will, and includes a Sponsored Police Academy opportunity. Deadline to Apply
Sunday, September 21 @ 10:00 PM Responsibilities
Patrol the City in radio-equipped car or on foot. Answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of city, county, and state laws. Conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents. Patrol the City and respond to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies. Observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions. Assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws. Make arrests as necessary. Interview victims, complainants, and witnesses. Interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence. Qualifications & Ideal Candidate
Desire and commitment to public service; sincere interest in a career in law enforcement. Maintain high standards of personal conduct: safety attention, self-control, integrity, performance under stress, interpersonal and customer service skills, flexibility, and ability to learn. Proven track record of excellent decision-making and use of judgement. Successful candidates must pass a vigorous background check and pre-hire screening. High School diploma or G.E.D.; valid California driver’s license; U.S. citizen or eligible for citizenship; AA or BA/BS desired. Testing & Requirements
PELLET B Exam: minimum passing score of 42 (entry level). Physical Agility Exam: minimum passing score of 320; 1.5 mile run completed in 14 minutes maximum. A list of testing sites and dates is available at the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) testing sites. Salary & Benefits
Salary during Trainee period: $5,894/month. Salary after promotion to Police Officer Step 1: $8,701/month. Benefits include health, dental, leave, retirement, life insurance, disability, and other legally required benefits. Academy & Career Path
Upon selection, employee will undergo a full background check, psychological testing, and medical testing. Must commit to attending a 20-week program with Santa Rosa Junior College Public Safety Training Center. Academy schedule: Monday – Friday with some nights and weekends. The next academy is January 5 – May 22, 2026. Graduation leads to promotion to Field Training Officer program and Police Officer (probationary) with full benefits. If the academy is not completed or POST certificate is not obtained, employment may be terminated. Application Instructions
Complete the application through CalOpps and upload a cover letter and resume. Upload valid P.O.S.T. PELLET B exam score (minimum T-42) for entry level; upload valid Physical Agility score (minimum 320) and 1.5 mile run time (14 minutes max). The job description is currently under review and may be updated; the finalized description will reflect the duties. Special Instructions: The City of Mill Valley uses CalOpps.org for applications. Paper applications are available at City Hall, 26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941, or by calling (415) 388-4033 x4772. Contact
Recruitment Contact: (415) 384-4772 Email: abricca@cityofmillvalley.gov Note: The description includes general duties and requirements and may be updated. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the official application form but should accompany it.
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