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Police Officer Trainee

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MOUNTAIN VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
1000 VILLA STREET
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA 94041

https://www.mountainview.gov
 

Updated: September 03, 2025


 

 

 

 

 

SALARY

$4,826.84 Biweekly

$10,458.15 Monthly

$125,497.84 Annually

LOCATION

City of Mountain View

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

2024000106

DEPARTMENT

Mountain View Police Department

DIVISION

Field Operations

OPENING DATE

09/05/2025

CLOSING DATE

10/03/2025

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

NPOA

 

 

We're looking for compassionate and committed individuals to build progressive relationships and make a difference in Mountain View's diverse and engaged community who are looking to begin a career in law enforcement. The Police Department is committed to the philosophy of Community Policing, which includes developing connections within our diverse community and working proactively to identify and solve community issues. Our Officers and their approach to police work reflect this commitment. We encourage you to visit Join MVPD for more information regarding the recruitment process and for this rewarding career opportunity.

Review our updated job description here.

 

What You'll Do

  • Train at a California POST police academy in preparation for appointment as a sworn Police Officer.
  • Support police services, including dispatch, records, and communications.
  • Assist the public and provide information on laws and department procedures.
  • Access and relay information from law enforcement databases to sworn Officers.
  • Build positive relationships with coworkers, City staff, and the community.
  • Career Path: Upon successful completion of the academy, trainees may be appointed to the position of Police Officer.

 

How You'll Do It

  • Bring a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
  • Show reliability, responsibility, and integrity in all tasks.
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with the public and coworkers.
  • Stay calm and professional in fast-paced or stressful situations.
  • Work well as part of a team and follow directions.
  • Demonstrate commitment to community services and public safety.

 

Community Service the Mountain View Way

  • Provide Exceptional Service: We value being responsive to the community's needs and seek to earn the public's confidence and satisfaction with fair and impartial services that are highly competent, professional, and accessible to all.
  • Act with Integrity: We value commitment to the nobility of policing, and the ethical standards of the organization and our profession. We are trustworthy, reliable, and committed to doing the right thing, the right way, for the right reason.
  • Treat Others with Respect: We value approaching every contact with a guardian mindset that embodies treating people with dignity and respect, giving them a voice and listening, being impartial and fair, and building trust in our interactions with the public and our colleagues.

 

The Essentials

Eligible Police Officer Trainee candidates will possess the following:
 

  • 40 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college (college units must be completed by the time of application).
  • Possession of a valid California driver's license by the time of appointment.
  • Vision and hearing capabilities consistent with POST.
  • A minimum of 21 years of age.

 

In addition, one of the following must be attached:
 

  • Post Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Certificate with a T-Score of 50 or higher
    • The POST Entry Level Law Enforcement test is administered through the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC) at various locations, among other California academy locations, and candidates who successfully pass this test battery receive a certificate.
      A copy of the certificate must be attached to your city application through Government Jobs. It is preferred for applicants to attach this certificate to their application upon submittal. If you are awaiting certificate/results at the time of application, you may submit your application without the certificate and provide the certificate to Human Resources no later than 5:00 PM PST on Friday, October 3, 2025. Please note, your application will not be considered until and unless the required certificate is attached.
    • The PELLETB is a timed, 2.5-hour written test consisting of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions designed to measure reading and writing ability.
    • Candidates must schedule an appointment in advance to take the test. For information on testing dates, locations, and directions, visit https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests/. Valid POST certificates from other testing locations will be accepted.
    • Test results from another agency that administered the PELLETB onsite are accepted as long as they meet all other requirements outlined above.
       

 

  • National Testing Network FrontLine Law Enforcement Test
    • Reading Score: 70% or higher
    • Writing Score: 70% or higher
    • Video Score: 65% or higher
    • This test is administered through the National Testing Network (NTN). Candidate scores will be available to each law enforcement agency selected by the candidate prior to the test date. You must select the Mountain View Police Department before your test date;
      once the test is complete, you will only be allowed to add departments that are new to NTN.
    • Upon completion of the exam, candidate scores are automatically forwarded to select agencies in up to two business days. Test scores must be received by Human Resources no later than 5:00 PM PST on October 3, 2025. Please note, your application will not be considered until and unless the required test score is received.
    • The NTN FrontLine Law Enforcement Test is a timed 2-hour written test designed to measure reading ability, writing ability, and use of good judgment.
    • NTN offers testing at various times and locations nationwide. To schedule a test with results automatically forwarded to the Mountain View Police Department, visit https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/.
    • Screenshots of test results received for agencies will not be accepted; candidates must send test results to Mountain View via NTN.
  • Contact Sergeant Fisher with questions regarding this process at david.fisher@mountainview.gov.

 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and achieve a passing score on one of the required examinations will be invited to complete an online Pre-Employment History Questionnaire (PHQ). Candidates who successfully complete the PHQ will advance to an oral board interview. Applicants who pass the oral board interview will have their names placed on the eligibility list. Candidates selected from the eligibility list may be invited to participate in the executive interview.
 

Applicants who advance beyond the executive interview must successfully complete a medical examination, psychological screening, and an extensive background investigation conducted in accordance with POST guidelines. The background investigation includes a polygraph examination and DOJ and FBI fingerprint checks. A prior conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. Final appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.

 

 

Apply Now

Submit your application and resume online at GovernmentJobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650)903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will close at 5:00 PM PST on Friday, October 3, 2025. Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered.

 

 

*BONUS OPPORTUNITY
*The $5,000 new hire bonus is reserved for new hires; current City of Mountain View employees are not eligible. Bonus is paid in two payments; $2,500 in your first paycheck and $2,500 following the successful completion of the probationary period.
 

Fine Print
The above process may be altered depending on the number of applications. Candidates with disabilities who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submission of the application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Mountain View Police Department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for law enforcement agencies.
 

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