What to Expect Once I Am Hired

Police Officer 

1. A two day new employee orientation takes place at City Hall
2. Assigned to the Special Enforcement squad to complete Pre Academy
3. Begin assigned Police Academy (duration approximately 4 months)
4. Upon successful graduation/completion, return to Special Enforcement squad for Post Academy training
5. Begin Field Training (FTO) assignment with a senior Officer (approximately 4 months)

Probationary Period

• Probationary period is completed 1 year after your FTO training is complete

Dispatch

1. A two day new employee orientation takes place at City Hall
2. 2 weeks new hire orientation (reading policy, ride alongs, geographic familiarization etc.)
3. 2 weeks assigned to Records
4. 4 weeks Phones Phase 1
5. 4 weeks Phone Phase 2
6. 4 weeks Fire Phase 1
7. 4 weeks Fire Phase 2
8. 4 weeks Info Phase 1
9. 4 weeks Info Phase 2
10. 4 weeks West Phase 1
11. 4 weeks West Phase 2

Additional Details

• All training phases are subject to change based on need for additional training time
• Depending on hire date and training, there is the possibility of being sent to a 3 weeks dispatch academy (WALETA).
• Probationary period is completed 1 year after hire date