Police Recruit
About The Position
This is a non-sworn trainee classification. Incumbents are employed by the City of Orange while they participate in required law enforcement training in order to develop and meet the requirements of the position of Police Officer. Upon successful completion of the required law enforcement training, Police Recruits are promoted to the position of Police Officer. 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. The successful candidates will demonstrate a desire for a career as a Police Officer through their education and experience. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school, or equivalent
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- At least 20 years of age at time of application, and at least 21 years of age by date of hire
- Possession of a valid California driver license, auto insurance, and a satisfactory 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
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate a desire for a career as a Police Officer through their education and experience
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, performs community-based law enforcement and crime prevention duties
- 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 of $6,245 per month while attending the Police Academy
- Generous benefits while attending the Police Academy
- Salary of $8,134 - $10,849 per month after promotion to Police Officer
- Excellent benefits and salary incentives as a Police Officer
- 105 hours per year of holiday pay
- 80 hours of vacation for the first 4 years of service
- Vacation pay increases to 120 hours per year upon 5 years of service
- Vacation pay increases to a maximum of 220 hours per year after 30 years of service
- Court Standby Pay
- CalPERS pension plan
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
