Field Training Program
All Academy graduates and all pre-certified officers will have to complete the twelve (12) week Field Training Program.
The Field Training Program includes a three (3) week orientation period in addition to four (4) phases of training and evaluations. During each phase, recruits will be assigned to a different field training officer, a different shift, and a different area of the city.
During each phase of the Field Training Program, recruit officers will be observed and evaluated on a daily basis.
In the fourth phase, recruit officers will be evaluated on whether they can function as a solo patrol officer.
Experienced recruits may be eligible for an accelerated Field Training Program.
Specialized Assignments
Members who complete probation are eligible for specialized assignments to either a special unit or collateral duty. The special unit incurs a 5% stipend added to salary/hourly rate and other special assignments up to $1500 annually. The other assignments are considered collateral duties and therefore the officer may be selected for more than one (1), each paying a separate stipend.
Assignment | Stipend |
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Criminal Investigations | 5% on top of salary |
K-9 | 5% on top of salary |
Drug Investigations | 5% on top of salary |
School Resource Officer | 5% on top of salary |
Traffic Enforcement | 5% on top of salary |
Motor Officer | $750 annually |
Field Training Officer | $3.50/hour (while training) |
Certified Instructor | OT qualified |
Police Mountain Bike Patrol | OT qualified |
Community Relations | 5% on top of salary |
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) | $1500 annually |
Traffic Homicide Investigation | OT qualified |
Honor Guard | $750 annually |