Police Officer Trainee

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. If you are interested in giving back to the community, the Corona Police Department has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Police Officer Trainee. The Corona Police Department is made up of 250 employees which includes officers and professional staff. The department is comprised of three divisions: Field Services, Investigative Services, and Support Services. Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our community while maintaining trust through transparency. The Police Officer Trainee is an entry level, non-sworn training classification. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS There will be two informational meetings on Wednesday, September 30 th , 2026, at 5pm and 7pm . Attendance will not be mandatory, but it will provide a clearer understanding of the process and expectations of a Police Officer Trainee. Offering Excellent Benefits Upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T approved academy, a Police Officer Trainee may be appointed to the Police Officer classification. Below you will find an overview of the benefits not only for a Police Officer Trainee, but the changes you will see once appointed to the Police Officer classification. Benefits Police Officer Trainee Benefits (Non-Sworn) Upon Promotion to Police Officer (Sworn) Salary $72,552 annualized $96,312 annualized Bargaining Group Not Represented Corona Police Employees Association CalPERS PEPRA Member 2% @ 62 Classic Member 2.7% @55 PEPRA Member 2.7% @ 57 Classic Member 3% @ 50 Annual Leave (1-5 years of service) 3.23 sick hours and 3.23 annual leave hours per pay period. 168 hours of annual leave per year. 8.08 annual leave per pay period. 210 hours of annual leave per year. *Officers may earn an additional 130 annual leave hours for holidays worked per year. Medical Allowance $978 per month - Single Party $1,646 per month - 2-party $2,173 per month - Family $978 per month - Single Party $1,646 per month - 2-party $2,173 per month - Family Medical Opt Out $200 per month - Single Party $400 per month - 2-party $600 per month - Family $200 per month - Single Party $400 per month - 2-party $600 per month - Family Life Insurance 5 1/2 times employee's basic earnings to a maximum of $750,000 5 1/2 times employee's basic earnings to a maximum of $750,000 Holidays 13 Holidays 13 Holidays Retirement Health Savings $50 quarterly $1,250 quarterly Bi-Lingual Pay Not Included 4% of base pay Post Incentive Pay Not Included Intermediate: 3% of base pay Advanced: 8% of base pay Longevity Pay Not Included $2,320 annually, $89.23 per pay period Marksmanship Incentive Not Included $16.15 per pay period Uniform Allowance Not Included $132.31 per pay period Safety Vest Reimbursement Not Included $1,150 every 5 years. * DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Corona and the Corona Police Employees Association, which can be viewed on the City’s website ( www.coronaca.gov ). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitmen t . Knowledge & Education Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent. Education must be listed on your application in order for your application to be considered complete. Knowledge of English language including spelling of words, composition, and grammar. Familiarity with modern office equipment including computers and software programs relevant to work being performed. Skills/Abilities Learn basic functions, principals, and practices of law enforcement agencies including police terminology and law enforcement codes. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Experience Must have the ability to successfully complete a Basic Police Academy as approved by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Must possess a current and valid California Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment as a condition of continued employment, to be maintained