Police Recruit
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. The Police Department's mission statement is: Committed to a safe and secure community through service, mutual cooperation and respect. The department is active and responds to an array of 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 ISO Accredited Crime Laboratory. Police Officers work three 12.5 hour shifts. New Police Recruits are provided all equipment.
Requirements
- Must pass the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
- Must pass the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a T-Score of 42.0 or higher.
- Valid outside PELLETB score must be from an exam taken within 6 months of the PELLETB test date (on or after January 25, 2026).
- Must submit applications and attachments, such as a valid outside PELLETB score or college degree, by the application deadline.
- Must undergo a psychological examination.
- Must undergo a pre-employment medical examination.
- Must complete a Personal History Statement.
- Must pass a Panel Interview.
- Must pass a Polygraph examination.
- Must complete a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire.
- Must pass a Captain’s Interview.
- Must pass a Background Investigation.
- Must pass a Chief’s Interview.
Nice To Haves
- College degree
Responsibilities
- Respond to an array of calls for service.
- Build partnerships and focus on Community Oriented Policing.
- Participate in Patrol, US Marshal Fugitive Task Force, Traffic, Crisis Negotiation Team, Investigations, and K9 Unit.
- Potentially engage in special assignments with the DEA Narcotics Task Force and FBI Safe Streets Task Force.
- Support Records, Communications Center, Property, and ISO Accredited Crime Laboratory functions.
Benefits
- All equipment provided for new Police Recruits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
