Police Recruit

City of El Cajon • El Cajon, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of El Cajon is looking for motivated individuals who want to make a direct impact on the community of El Cajon to join their Police Department as a Police Recruit. El Cajon is a full-service city with first-class police and fire departments, known for its diverse and vibrant community, safe neighborhoods, parks, recreation centers, award-winning schools, and libraries. The Police Department's mission is to commit to a safe and secure community through service, mutual cooperation, and respect. The department is active, responding to calls for service while building partnerships and focusing on Community Oriented Policing. Sworn divisions include Patrol, US Marshal Fugitive Task Force, Traffic, Crisis Negotiation Team, Investigations, and K9 Unit. Special assignments are available with the DEA Narcotics Task Force and FBI Safe Streets Task Force. Support divisions include Records, Communications Center, Property, and an ISO Accredited Crime Laboratory. Police Officers work three 12.5-hour shifts, and new Police Recruits are provided with all necessary equipment.

Requirements

• Must submit applications and attachments by the application deadline.
• Must have a valid outside PELLETB score.
• T-Score must be from a PELLETB exam taken within 6 months of the PELLETB test date (on or after February 18, 2026).
• T-Score must be 42.0 or higher.
• Successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Successfully complete the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB).

Nice To Haves

• Valid outside PELLETB score
• College degree

Responsibilities

• Respond to an array of calls for service.
• Build partnerships and focus on Community Oriented Policing.
• Undergo a psychological examination.
• Undergo a pre-employment medical examination.
• Complete a Personal History Statement.
• Participate in a Panel Interview.
• Undergo a Polygraph examination.
• Complete a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire.
• Attend a Captain’s Interview.
• Complete a Background Investigation.
• Attend a Chief’s Interview.

What This Job Offers

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