Essential functions: Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Police Trainee - While enrolled in the Police Academy: Participate for successful completion in a prescribed law enforcement officer training program for entry level Police Officer, including training in report writing, laws of arrest and seizure, defensive driving, firearms, defensive tactics, California Vehicle and Penal Codes, officer survival, and physical fitness. Written Test Waiver: Request a waiver if one of the following conditions applies to you: Possess a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university (accreditation must be from an institutional accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education).