POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

Police Officer

Come join the Newport Beach Police Department!

This recruitment requires successful completion of a probation period and Training Program with a law enforcement agency and possession of a CA POST Basic Certificate. If you are taking the first steps to become a Police Officer, please apply to the Police Officer Recruit & Academy Graduate / Academy Enrolled recruitment.

This recruitment may close at any time without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately. You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes.

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. The employee will be enrolled in the PERS Safety coverage group and will be required to contribute 13.6% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

Selection components include application screening, interview, and Physical Agility Test. All candidates will undergo an extensive background process including polygraph, criminal history, credit history, driving record, military history, civil records check, past and current employers, drug and alcohol abuse, education, and reference contacts.

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. Must have successfully completed probationary period and Field Training Program at another law enforcement agency; and must possess current California POST Basic certificate. Equivalency to high school graduation. College level coursework or other specialized training in police science, psychology, public administration or related field is highly desirable. A valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Legally authorized under federal law to work in the United States. Minimum age at time of appointment is 20.5 years. Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record. Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Be found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Record must be free from conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or domestic violence, and from an excessive number of citations for traffic violations. Background history should indicate responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgment and the ability to relate well to others. All employees hired after January 1, 1999, shall not smoke or use tobacco products at any time while on or off duty.

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

High school graduation equivalency means to be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.