Police Officer
The City of Redondo Beach Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to who are ready to serve our seaside community. Police Officers are vital members of the Redondo Beach team, contributing to the success of the community and the department.
Police Officer Pre-Service candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements in order to apply :
- Current enrollment in a POST-Certified Basic Academy course
- Successful completion of a POST-Certified Basic Academy course within the last 12 months of the application date
- Successful completion of a POST-Certified Basic Academy course without successful completion of a field training program at another agency within the last 18 months.
This is a continuous recruitment and may close without notice. Prompt application is highly encouraged.
Under the direction of the Police Chief, the position performs law enforcement in compliance with California Penal Code 830.1 and meets and maintains all standards required by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training including but not limited to :
Patrolling assigned areas of the City in a vehicle and responding to routine callsInvestigating suspicious persons and circumstancesReacting quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency situationsResponding to major incidents reported to the Police Department using the Incident Command System / Standardized Emergency Management Systems (ICS / SEMS) protocolPerforming first aid, CPR and operating AED devicesEnforcing traffic laws, issuing citations, conducting field sobriety tests, investigating collisionsAppearing in court to present evidence and testimonyActing with honesty, integrity, honor, courage, self-confidence, maturity, tolerance and staminaPerforming other related duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications :
Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalentBe at least 21 years of age at the time of appointmentPossess a valid Class C California Department of Motor Vehicles driver's licensePre-Service candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements :Current enrollment in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic AcademyPossession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate, issued within the prior twelve (12) months of the date of applicationPossession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate without successful completion of a field training program at another agency within the last eighteen (18) monthsApplicants that have served at least one day in a field training program at another agency with a separation date within the last three (3) years of the date of application.Probationary Period : 18 months. Classification : This position qualifies for coverage under FLSA standards and is a member of the classified service. Application Requirements :
Attachment of your P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate or proof of current enrollment in a P.O.S.T. Basic AcademyTen (10) years of past work history (any employment)General Selection Process : The selection process may include but is not limited to : Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process.