Police Recruit

City of Orange • Orange, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-sworn trainee classification. Police Recruits are employed by the City of Orange while completing required law enforcement training to develop and meet the requirements of the Police Officer position. Recruits are promoted to Police Officer upon successful completion of the required training. While attending the Police Academy, recruits receive a salary of $6,245 per month and benefits.

The recruit role prepares employees to graduate from the Police Academy and perform Police Officer duties. Those duties include community-based law enforcement and crime prevention; enforcing city, county, and state laws; patrolling assigned areas; responding to calls for protection of life and property; conducting preliminary and criminal investigations; directing traffic; stopping violators and issuing citations; testifying in court; preparing reports; inspecting business premises; investigating suspicious persons and circumstances; providing information and directions to the public; reviewing case records; collecting and identifying evidence; apprehending and arresting violators; enforcing parking regulations; and attending training assignments and target practice.

After promotion, Police Officers work a 3/12 schedule in Patrol. The posting describes Police Officer salary incentives and benefits, including holiday and vacation pay, court standby pay, a CalPERS pension plan, and an optional Deferred Compensation Plan. Applicants must meet the stated age, education, work authorization, driver, residency, and physical requirements. Candidates who pass application screening are invited to a physical ability test and POST PELLET-B written exam; later selection includes an oral interview.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• At least 20 years old at the time of application and at least 21 years old by the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Permanent, full-time residence in California and residence no farther than 100 road miles from Police Headquarters.
• Meet City-established standards for physical stature, endurance, and agility.
• Ability to perform job tasks involving frequent driving, walking, and standing; occasional running; frequent light lifting and occasional lifting of heavy objects or persons; and apprehending and restraining subjects and defending oneself from attack.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles, firearms, and other equipment requiring manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Visual, color, depth, and sound perception and discrimination, and oral communication ability.
• Candidates are evaluated on moral character, work habits, interactions with others, intellectually based abilities, and handling stress and adversity.
• Pass application screening, the physical ability test, the POST PELLET-B written test with a T-score of at least 45, and the oral interview.

Responsibilities

• Participate in required law enforcement training and prepare for and graduate from the Police Academy.
• Perform community-based law enforcement and crime prevention duties as a Police Officer after successful completion of training and promotion.
• Enforce city, county, and state laws; patrol assigned areas; and respond to calls involving the protection of life and property.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and investigate criminal cases and suspicious persons or circumstances.
• Direct and control traffic, stop violators, warn against unlawful practices, issue citations, and enforce parking regulations.
• Testify in court and prepare and submit reports.
• Inspect business premises; provide information and directions to the public; and review case records and reports.
• Collect and identify evidence and apprehend and arrest criminal law violators.
• Attend training assignments and target practice.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Police Recruit salary of $6,245 per month while attending the Police Academy.
• Police Officer salary of $8,378–$11,174.50 per month after promotion, plus applicable salary incentives.
• Police Officer schedule of three 12-hour shifts in Patrol.
• 105 hours per year of holiday pay.
• 80 hours of vacation per year for the first four years of service, increasing to 120 hours annually after five years and up to 220 hours annually after 30 years.
• Court standby pay.
• CalPERS pension plan.
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Salary incentives for specified assignments, shift differential, seniority, bilingual skills, education, POST certificates, and longevity/retention.

What This Job Offers

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