Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Trained)

City of Orange • Orange, CA

6d • $8,134 - $10,849 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Orange is looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the community they serve by becoming a member of one of the best Police Departments in Orange County. Successful candidates will demonstrate a desire for a career as a Police Officer through their education and experience. Those candidates who, based on their application, best meet the needs of the City will be contacted for participation in the selection process.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Candidates must be a graduate of a California certified POST Basic Police Academy and possess and maintain Basic POST Certificate. A physical ability test is required graduation from Police Academy occurred more than 6 months ago.
• Must be currently employed as a sworn Peace Officer with a minimum of one year of full-time experience as a sworn Peace Officer.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Possession of a valid California driver license with good driving record.
• All personnel hired by the Orange Police Department shall be a permanent and full-time resident of the State of California and reside no further than one hundred (100) road miles from Police Headquarters.
• Successful completion of a California certified P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy or current enrollment in an Academy.
• At least 20 years of age at time of application and at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to the Physical Ability Test on this date.
• Lateral candidates only: $10,000 hiring incentive ($5,000 upon hire, $5,000 upon successful completion of probation).

Responsibilities

• Enforces city, county and state laws
• Patrols assigned areas
• Responds to calls for protection of life and property
• Conducts preliminary investigations of matters involving possible violations of law
• Investigates criminal cases
• Directs and controls traffic flow
• Stops violators
• Warns against unlawful practices, issues citations
• Testifies in court
• Prepares and submits reports
• Inspects business premises
• Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances
• Gives information and directions to the public
• Reviews case records and reports
• Collects and identifies evidence
• Apprehends and arrests criminal law violators
• Enforces parking regulations
• Attends training assignments and target practice
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• Retirement Benefits (CalPERS 3.0% @ age 50 or CalPERS 2.7% at age 57)
• Salary Incentives for various assignments (Motor Officers, Detectives, Canine Handlers, Corporals, DUI Team, HEART, Bike Team, Crime Scene Investigators, Drug Recognition Expert, Field Training Officers, SWAT/CNT)
• Shift Differential
• Educational Incentive Program (Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, POST Intermediate Certificate, POST Advanced Certificate)
• Senior Officer Pay
• Longevity/Retention Pay
• Bilingual Pay
• 105 hours per year of holiday accrual
• 80 hours of vacation for the first 4 years of service, increasing to 120 hours at 5 years, and up to 220 hours after 30 years.
• Court standby pay
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

What This Job Offers

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