Police Officer (Experienced & Academy Graduates)

City of Costa Mesa; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Costa Mesa is hiring Police Officers, offering competitive salaries and substantial signing bonuses. Candidates can be lateral or academy graduates, with specific qualifications outlined. This full-time position involves diverse environments and requires adherence to department policies.

Benefits

Signing bonuses for qualified candidates

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License required.
• Must meet physical and legal criteria.
• For lateral applicants: POST Basic Certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical tasks and adhere to department policies.
• Complete required training and pass evaluations.

Skills

Physical Agility

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Police Officer (Experienced & Academy Graduates)

The City of Costa Mesa is accepting applications for Police Officer positions, offering competitive salaries and signing bonuses for qualified candidates. This includes lateral and non-lateral applicants, with specific incentives and requirements outlined below.

Salary and Bonuses

• Current salary range: $7,890 - $10,572 monthly
• $25,000 signing bonus for lateral officers, paid in installments: $7,500 at hire, $7,500 after Field Training, and $10,000 after probation
• $10,000 signing bonus for non-lateral applicants, paid as: $3,000 at hire, $3,000 after Field Training, and $4,000 after probation

Qualifications

• For lateral applicants: currently employed with another California law enforcement agency, passed probation, and possess a current POST Basic Certificate
• For academy graduates: graduated from a California POST Basic Police Academy within the last 18 months

Application Process

1. Submit online application with required POST certificates
2. Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
3. Pass oral interview

Additional steps include polygraph, background check, interview with the Chief, and medical/psychological evaluations. For questions, call [phone].

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or higher education
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Meet physical and legal criteria (vision, hearing, age, citizenship)

Other Details

• Entry level, full-time position
• Work in diverse environments, performing physical tasks and adhering to department policies