POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

City of Newport Beach, CA • Newport Beach, CA

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About The Position

Come join the Newport Beach Police Department! This recruitment requires successful completion of a probation period and Training Program with a law enforcement agency and possession of a CA POST Basic Certificate. If you have completed a CA POST Academy, but are not eligible for a CA POST Basic Certificate or Waiver, or if you are taking the first steps to become a Police Officer, please apply to the Police Officer Recruit & Academy Graduate/Academy Enrolled recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately. You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed probationary period and Field Training Program at another law enforcement agency.
• Must possess current California POST Basic certificate.
• High school graduation equivalency or higher education is required.
• Valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Legally authorized under federal law to work in the United States.
• Minimum age at time of appointment is 20.5 years.
• Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record.
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Record must be free from conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or domestic violence.

Nice To Haves

• College level coursework or other specialized training in police science, psychology, public administration or related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete a probation period and Training Program with a law enforcement agency.
• Possess a CA POST Basic Certificate.
• Undergo an extensive background process including polygraph, criminal history, credit history, driving record, military history, civil records check, past and current employers, drug and alcohol abuse, education, and reference contacts.
• Respond as a disaster service worker in the event of a disaster.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Retirement formula based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
• Employee will be enrolled in the PERS Safety coverage group and will be required to contribute 13.6% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees