Police Officer - Lateral

City of Newport Beach•Newport Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Newport Beach Police Department is recruiting lateral Police Officers. Candidates must have successfully completed a probationary period and a Field Training Program with another law enforcement agency and possess a current California POST Basic certificate. Applications are reviewed continuously and may be submitted only while the recruitment is open. Candidates must provide verification of their POST Basic certificate with the completed application. The selection process includes application screening, an interview, and a Physical Agility Test. Passing candidates may be placed on an eligibility list and invited to begin an extensive background investigation, which includes checks of criminal, credit, driving, military, civil, employment, education, and reference records, as well as a polygraph. Candidates who pass the background investigation may receive a conditional offer contingent on psychological and medical examinations by City-selected professionals. Appointments are made under Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The City provides CalPERS Safety coverage. Employees are required to contribute 13.6% of pay toward the retirement benefit. City employees are designated disaster service workers and may be asked to respond in the event of a disaster. Employees hired after January 1, 1999, may not smoke or use tobacco products while on or off duty.

Requirements

Successfully completed a probationary period and Field Training Program at another law enforcement agency.
Possess a current California POST Basic certificate and provide verification with the application.
High school graduation or equivalent.
Possess a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Be legally authorized under federal law to work in the United States.
Be at least 20.5 years old at the time of appointment.
Submit to fingerprinting for searches of local, state, and national fingerprint files.
Have good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Be free from physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers, including bias against protected groups.
Have no felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude or domestic violence, and no excessive number of traffic citations.
Have a background indicating responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to relate well to others.
Do not smoke or use tobacco products while on or off duty; applies to employees hired after January 1, 1999.

Nice To Haves

College-level coursework or specialized training in police science, psychology, public administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform police officer duties; the posting refers candidates to the online job specification for detailed duties.
In the event of a disaster, respond as required as a City-designated disaster service worker.