Police Recruit

Police Recruit

Join the City of Orange Police Department as a Police Recruit!

Testing date : Saturday morning, November 8, 2025. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to the physical ability test and post pellet-B written exam on this date. Candidates who pass the physical ability test and provide proof of a passing pellet-B T-score of 42 or higher will be interviewed same day.

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.

Application procedure : It is important that you read and become familiar with the job flyer in its entirety as pertinent information is provided here regarding application requirements. All fields of the application must be completed. If a field in the application does not apply to you, then please indicate so by typing "N / A". Incomplete applications, or applications directed to other prospective agencies / employers, will result in disqualification from the selection process.

Automatic disqualifiers : Before submitting an application for the position of Police Recruit, please read the Automatic Disqualifier Notice (link below) to determine if you are eligible to apply.

Application and selection process : 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 - see below for details)
• POST Pellet-B Written Test (scored as pass / fail - see http : / / www.post.ca.gov for a sample exam)
• 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.

Physical ability test components :

Police Recruit salary and benefits :

Police Recruits sponsored by the Orange Police Department receive a salary of $6,245 per month and generous benefits while attending the Police Academy. See the BENEFITS tab of this job bulletin for complete information.

Police Officer salary and benefits :

After successful completion of the Academy, Police Recruits will be promoted to Police Officers. The salary for the position of Police Officer is $7,974 - $10,634 per month, plus excellent benefits and salary incentives, some of which are listed below :

Other benefits :

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, and 80 hours of vacation for the first 4 years of service. Vacation pay increases to 120 hours per year upon 5 years of service, and 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.