Police Recruit

City of Orange•Orange, CA

5d•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. 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, which will include, but may not be limited to, the following steps: Application Screening (scored as a pass/fail), Physical Ability Test (scored as pass/fail), POST PELLET-B Written Test (scored as pass/fail), and Oral Interview (100% of a candidate's score in the selection process). Applications are continuously screened by the City. Candidates who pass the application screening are invited to participate in steps 2 and 3 of the selection process, which typically occur on the same day (the Saturday noted at the top of this job posting, between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.) and at a frequency of every 4 to 8 weeks.

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
Employees must meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City
Job tasks involve frequent driving, walking and standing, and occasional running
Frequent light lifting and occasional lifting of heavy objects or persons
Employee must have the physical ability to apprehend and restrain subjects and to defend oneself from attack
Job tasks involve the operation of vehicles, firearms, and other equipment in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important requirements for safe and productive operations
Tasks may require exposure to extreme heat or cold, extreme weather conditions, strong odors and/or smoke, dust, or pollen
Job tasks require visual, color, depth, and sound perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability

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 $8,378 - $11,174.50 per month for Police Officers
Excellent benefits for Police Officers
Salary incentives for Police Officers (e.g., Motor Officers, Detectives, Canine Handlers, Corporals in Patrol, DUI Team, HEART, Bike Team, Crime Scene Investigators, Drug Recognition Expert, Field Training Officers, SWAT and CNT, Shift Differential, Senior Officer Pay, Bilingual Pay)
Educational Incentive Program for Police Officers (Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, POST Intermediate Certificate, POST Advanced Certificate)
Longevity/Retention Pay for Police Officers (10, 15, 20, 25 Years of Service)
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