Police Recruit

City of Orange•Orange, CA

6d•Onsite

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.

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.
Moral Character: Integrity, Impulse Control, Attention to Safety, Substance Abuse, and Other Risk Taking Behavior.
Work Habits: Conscientiousness, Dependability, and Attention to Detail.
Interactions with Others: Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork.
Intellectually-Based Abilities: Decision Making and Judgment, Learning Ability, and Communication Skills.
Handling Stress and Adversity: Stress Tolerance as well as Confronting and Overcoming Problems, Obstacles, and Adversity.

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.
After successful completion of the Academy, Police Recruits will be promoted to Police Officers.
The salary for the position of Police Officer is $8,134 - $10,849 per month.
Excellent benefits and salary incentives for Police Officers.
Motor Officers: additional 6.5% of base salary per month
Detectives: additional 7.5% of base salary per month
Canine Handlers: additional 6.5% of base salary pay per month
Corporals in Patrol: additional 10.0% of base salary per month
Driving Under Influence (DUI) Team: additional 5.0% of base salary per month
Homeless Engagement and Resource Team (HEART): additional 5.0% of base salary per month
Bike Team: additional 5.0% of base salary per month
Crime Scene Investigators: additional $250 per month
Drug Recognition Expert: additional $250 per month
Field Training Officers: up to $475 per month
SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT): up to $200 per month
Shift Differential: additional 2% of base salary per month
Senior Officer Pay: officers with over 6 years of service, who are not in special assignments, receive additional 5% of base salary per month
Bilingual Pay: additional $300 per month
Educational Incentive Program: officers receive incentives for college degree/units and POST Certificates.
Bachelor's Degree $450.00 per month
Master's Degree in an area related to Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or Management from an accredited university, as approved by the City Manager or a duly authorized designee $700.00 per month
POST Intermediate Certificate $200.00 per month
POST Advanced Certificate $250.00 per month
Longevity/Retention Pay: 10 Years of Service $200.00 per month
Longevity/Retention Pay: 15 Years of Service $300.00 per month
Longevity/Retention Pay: 20 Years of Service $400.00 per month
Longevity/Retention Pay: 25 Years of Service $500.00 per month
Upon promotion from Police Recruit to Police Officer, employees work the 3/12 schedule in Patrol.
Employees receive 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.
The City also pays Court Standby Pay.
In addition to a CalPERS pension plan, the City offers an optional Deferred Compensation Plan.