Police Officer (Experienced & Academy Graduates)

Costa Mesa Police Department; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lateral bonus: $25,000

Non-Lateral bonus: $10,000

Job summary

Costa Mesa Police Department is recruiting Police Officers. The City offers a $25,000 signing bonus for lateral officers, payable in three installments: $7,500 at hire, $7,500 after field training, and $10,000 after probation. A $10,000 non-lateral bonus is also available with a three-installment payout.

Salary starts at $8,204 to $10,995 per month. Experienced peace officers or recent academy graduates may apply.

Qualifications

• Currently employed with a California law enforcement agency.
• Successfully passed that agency's probationary period.
• Possess a current POST Basic Certificate (or higher).

Education

POST Basic Certificate (or higher)

Job description

$25,000/$10,000 SIGNING BONUS

The City of Costa Mesa now offers a $25,000, one-time signing bonus for qualified Lateral Police Officers to join our team. This bonus will be paid out at $7,500 upon hire, $7,500 upon successful completion of the Field Training program, and $10,000 upon completion of probation.

To qualify for this signing bonus, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• Currently be employed with another California law enforcement agency
• Successfully passed that agency's probationary period
• Possess a current POST Basic Certificate (or higher)

The City of Costa Mesa also offers a $10,000, one-time signing bonus for qualified Non-Lateral Police Officer applicants. This bonus will be paid out at $3,000 upon hire, $3,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training program, and $4,000 upon completion of probation.

The City of Costa Mesa is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Interested individuals may apply as an experienced peace officer (current or previously employed) or as a recent Academy Graduate.

SALARY

• Current: $8,204 - $10,995 monthly

Lateral Incentive Program - Applicants who are currently employed with another California law enforcement agency and have successfully passed that agency's probationary period will qualify for the City's Lateral Police Officer incentives which include:

• Reduced ten (10) month probationary period.
• Up to 80 hours of sick leave upon hire depending on current sick leave balance with current employer.