POLICE OFFICER - ENTRY LEVEL - PRE-SERVICE

Inglewood; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inglewood Police Department is seeking Police Officer Candidates for entry-level positions. This role includes physical agility testing and comprehensive background checks, with a focus on serving a diverse community. A sign-on bonus of $30,000 is offered for pre-service applicants, making this an appealing opportunity for those seeking a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in POST Basic Academy or obtained certificate within 3 years.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and assist in public safety.
• Participate in physical agility tests and structured interviews.
• Undergo thorough background investigation and medical exams.

Skills

Physical fitness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

POST Basic Academy Certificate

Job description

POLICE OFFICER - ENTRY LEVEL - PRE-SERVICE

POLICE OFFICER - ENTRY LEVEL - PRE-SERVICE

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS OF $30,000 FOR PRE-SERVICE APPLICANTS. (Details provided by ASB staff)

THE INGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT is aggressively reshaping and expanding its services to meet the City's culturally diverse needs. IPD offers many specialized assignments such as K-9, bicycle patrol, plain clothes special enforcement team, narcotics unit, and gang intelligence unit. The ability to speak a foreign language is highly desirable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be enrolled in a POST Basic Academy or have obtained a POST Basic Academy Certificate within the last three years. A high school diploma or equivalent; be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to the position of Police Officer; vision corrected to 20/20; weight proportionate to height; be legally authorized to work in the United States, and possess a valid California Driver's License at the time of the appointment and during your employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to stand, sit in a patrol car for long periods, walk, lift, carry, push and pull a grown adult; climb walls, fences, stairs, and ladders, stoop, twist, squat/kneel, crawl, run, grasp, repeatedly bend and move wrists, use both hands, legs, and feet; speak, hear and understand radio communications, touch, feel, see at a distance and up close. Candidates must also meet POST color perception and hearing standards.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS: Applications materials demonstrating the necessary qualifications will be invited to the written test. Applications may be rejected at this phase of the process.

Written Test (Qualifying Only) WAIVED FOR PRE-SERVICE APPLICANTS. Physical Agility Test Qualified Pre-Service Candidates will be invited to participate in a physical agility test which will assess each candidate's ability to perform the physical demands of the position. Applicants who do not pass the physical agility test will be allowed to re-take the test approximately 15 days later. If applicants do not pass after three attempts, they must wait 90 days before retesting. Structured Oral Interview (Weighed 100%) Candidates who successfully pass the physical agility test will be invited to a structured oral interview that will consist of a series of situational and other questions presented by a panel of qualified Police personnel. Candidates will be assessed on their oral communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. A minimum score of seventy percent (70%) must be achieved on the employment eligibility list. The top candidates from the eligibility list will be invited to enter the background process. Background Investigation A thorough investigation of personal history, including, but not limited to, work, education, military, and conviction/criminal history records, will be performed. A polygraph examination will be conducted on all candidates entering the background process. Medical Examination All candidates must complete a required City-paid medical examination, drug screening, and psychological evaluation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Law Enforcement and Public Safety

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