Police Officer Recruit

City of Laguna Beach • Laguna Beach, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit! Under general supervision of a Police Corporal, Sergeant, or Watch Commander, Police Officer Recruits attend the police academy, and assume non-sworn duties within the Laguna Beach Police Department. Recruits are hired at the first step of the salary range and are required to attend the police academy training which is approximately six (6) months in length. This training is intense and requires a high degree of discipline. Recruits do not have police officer powers or authority. Upon graduation from the academy and approval by the department, Recruits are appointed as probationary police officers and begin field training. Upon appointment, the monthly salary will be increased from Step 1 to Step 2 and incumbents will be enrolled in the P.E.R.S. safety retirement formula of 2.7% @ 57.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent is required.
• Must obtain a valid California Class C or Class 3 driver's license and provide evidence of an acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass one of the following written exams: 1) National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Law Enforcement Written Exam (Passing scores: Video - 70% or higher; Reading - 75% or higher; and Writing - 75% or higher) OR 2) P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) (Passing score: Total T-Score - 50 or higher). Only scores that are dated within one (1) year of the application date and meet the minimum passing score will be accepted.
• Successfully pass the Physical Agility Test (PAT).
• Successfully pass a Structured Panel Interview.
• Successfully complete a pre-background interview.
• Successfully complete a thorough background security investigation.
• Successfully complete a polygraph examination.
• Successfully complete psychological screening.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination including a drug test.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in criminal justice, administration of justice, or a related field is preferred.
• Some experience involving public contact work or the enforcement of public safety rules and policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend the police academy.
• Assume non-sworn duties within the Laguna Beach Police Department.
• Upon graduation from the academy and approval by the department, be appointed as probationary police officers and begin field training.

Benefits

• City paid health insurance for employees
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs
• P.E.R.S. safety retirement formula of 2.7% @ 57 upon appointment as a probationary police officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED