Police Officer Candidate

6 days ago


Santa Ana, California, United States City of Santa Ana Full time
Job Summary

The City of Santa Ana is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Police Recruit. As a Police Recruit, you will attend a police academy to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of this training, you will be sworn in as a Police Officer at a salary of $8,989.00 - $9,911.00 per month.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in a partnership with the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents.
  • Make sound decisions based on fact, not emotion, quickly and repeatedly throughout the day.
  • Apply the principles of Community Oriented Policing by exhibiting a genuine concern for the safety of the community and the quality of life of its citizens.
  • Work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
  • Meet all requirements defined by P.O.S.T.
  • One year of work experience in any field, A.A. or B.A. degree, and/or military experience is highly desirable.
  • Bilingual fluency is not required at this time.
Selection Process
  • Frontline National Examination (qualifying)
  • Physical Agility Exam (qualifying)
  • Background Orientation (qualifying)
  • Oral Interview Examination (weight of 100%)

Applicants must pass every component of the selection process in order to be further considered. Those who are successful in steps 1 - 4 above will be placed on an eligible list and will be considered for appointment as vacancies occur.

The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.


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