Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Trained)

City of Orange•Orange, CA

5d•$8,134 - $10,849•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Orange is seeking dedicated individuals to join the Police Department as Police Officers. This role involves enforcing city, county, and state laws, patrolling assigned areas, responding to calls for protection of life and property, conducting investigations, directing traffic, issuing citations, testifying in court, preparing reports, and apprehending law violators. The department is looking for candidates with a demonstrated desire for a career as a Police Officer through their education and experience.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
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
Lateral Police Officer Requirements: Must be currently employed as a sworn Peace Officer with a minimum of one year of full-time experience as a sworn Peace Officer.
Academy-Trained Police Officer Requirements: 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 are graduates of a California certified POST Basic Police Academy and possess and maintain Basic POST Certificate.
A physical ability test is required if graduation from Police Academy occurred more than 6 months ago.
Successful completion of a California certified P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy or current enrollment in an Academy.

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

Salary: $8,134 - $10,849 per month
Hiring Incentive: $10,000 for lateral candidates ($5,000 upon hire, $5,000 upon successful completion of probation)
Retirement Benefits: CalPERS 3.0% @ age 50 benefit formula with one year final compensation (Classic/current members) or CalPERS 2.7% at age 57 defined benefit plan with three year final compensation (new PEPRA members)
Employees contribute 12.0% of salary on a pre-tax basis (Classic/current members)
New members pay half of normal retirement costs
Employees do not pay into Social Security
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: additional 2% pay per month
Educational Incentive Program (Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, POST Intermediate Certificate, POST Advanced Certificate)
Senior Officer Pay: additional 5% of base salary per month for officers with over 6 years of service
Longevity/Retention Pay: based on years of sworn service ($200-$500 per month)
Bilingual Pay: $300 per month if qualified
3/12 schedule for Patrol Officers
4/10 schedule for special assignments
105 hours per year of holiday accrual
80 hours of vacation for the first 4 years of service
Vacation accrual increases to 120 hours at 5 years and 220 hours after 30 years
Court standby pay
Optional Deferred Compensation Plan