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Police Trainee

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$62.89/hr

Perform related duties as required and directed by academy instructors and department leadership ... Resource Officer Motorcycle Officer Field Training Officer (FTO) Investigations Duties and ...

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How much do motorcycle instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for motorcycle instructor in California is $17.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a motorcycle instructor?

A Motorcycle Instructor teaches students how to safely operate motorcycles and understand traffic laws. They provide both classroom instruction and hands-on riding practice, helping new riders build confidence and develop essential skills. Instructors often work for training schools or safety programs, ensuring students meet the requirements for licensing and safe riding. Their responsibilities include evaluating student performance, demonstrating proper techniques, and promoting motorcycle safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a motorcycle instructor?

To thrive as a Motorcycle Instructor, you need extensive motorcycle riding experience, in-depth knowledge of road safety regulations, and typically must hold relevant instructor certifications such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) certification. Familiarity with motorcycle training equipment, safety gear, and classroom instruction tools is important. Excellent communication, patience, and the ability to motivate and reassure students are valuable soft skills for this position. These qualities are crucial to ensuring students learn safely, gain confidence, and achieve competency on the road.

What are the primary challenges motorcycle instructors face when teaching new riders?

One of the primary challenges motorcycle instructors encounter is adapting teaching methods to suit students with varying experience levels and learning paces, particularly those who may be nervous or lack confidence. Instructors must maintain a strong focus on safety while ensuring that each student receives the personalized attention necessary for skill development. Additionally, instructing often involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and requires proactive communication to effectively correct mistakes and encourage progress. Overcoming these challenges is essential to help new riders build competence, confidence, and safe riding habits.

What are the most commonly searched types of Motorcycle Instructor jobs in California?

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What job categories do people searching Motorcycle Instructor jobs in California look for?

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Infographic showing various Motorcycle Instructor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,022 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

City of Pleasant Hill (CA)

Pleasant Hill, CA • On-site

$101K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Position Description POLICE OFFICER (Academy Graduate) $8,419 to $11,416 per month (up to $13,128 with incentives) The City of Pleasant Hill is currently seeking applicants for Police Officer Academy Graduate. We offer excellent pay, benefits, opportunities for promotion, as well as the opportunity to serve a great community that values the services we provide. Examples of Duties Police Officers can serve in patrol, traffic, investigations, and K-9 assignments.

Other collateral opportunities include instructor positions (Firearms and Force Options Team), Regional SWAT, Mobile Field Force, 10851 Task Force, CSI, Regional Major Accident Investigation Team, Driving Team with firearms and force options team, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), FBI Safe Streets Task Force, SET Team, Drone Team, Social Media Team, Community Resource Officer, School Resource Officer, and Field Training Officers. Officers work 12-hour shifts as part of a team concept. Shift schedules include 4-10 and 3-12, which may be changed periodically as job assignments may be rotated among patrol, traffic, and criminal investigation.

Night shifts include 5% additional pay. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, or motorcycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations including burglaries, robberies, death, suicides, theft, felonies and other law violations; answers complaints including domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations; investigates suspicious circumstances. Enforces traffic laws; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control, special event or riot duties; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; administers first aid in cases of emergency; books prisoners in the City jail and assists in their custody, care and welfare.

Obtains and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records, serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies in court in connection with prosecution of offenders. Furnishes information and direction to the public. Responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.

Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public. Participates in training courses and programs. Typical Qualifications Knowledge of Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques.

Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies. Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure. Preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.

Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory. Self-defense tactics. Interviewing and interrogation techniques.

Ability to Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Use and care for firearms. Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.

Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations. Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.

Meet the requirements for police officer contained in the California State Government Code. Experience & Education Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Previous experience in law enforcement is desirable.

Education: Academy Graduate: High school diploma and 45 units of college-level course work in addition to graduation from P.O.S.T. basic academy. Candidates with an honorable discharge may be credited with up to 15 semester units for a minimum of 3 years of active duty in the U.S

Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard). Additional Information Application & Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Apply early as recruitment may close at any time.

Initial screening of applicants will be based on quality of experience, education and training. The most qualified applicants, as evidenced by their application, will be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%. To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

A thorough background check, as well as a physical, including a drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph exam will be conducted on the top candidates prior to appointment consideration. Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the examination process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment and meet the physical requirements set in the California P.O.S.T

screening manual. Immigration Reform & Control Act: To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department. For more information contact Sgt.

Ron Priebe, (925) 288-4644, rpriebe@pleasanthillpd.org.