Police Officer Pre Service

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pasadena Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals for the Police Officer (Pre-Service) position. Candidates must have completed the California POST basic police academy within the last three years. Enjoy a vibrant community while serving and protecting the citizens of Pasadena, with diverse opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed California POST basic police academy within the last 36 months.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team in law enforcement dedicated to community safety.
• Engage with the community during major local events.
• Participate in physical agility tests and interviews as part of recruitment.

Skills

Honesty

Moral courage

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Service-oriented

Education

California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A CALIFORNIA POST BASIC POLICE ACADEMY WITHIN THE LAST 36 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRE-SERVICE STATUS.

Start your career in law enforcement with the Pasadena Police Department! We are looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protecting and serving our vibrant, beautiful, and diverse community. The Pasadena Police Department is founded on a culture of community service, proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community, we aim to protect and enhance an environment of safety by listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together.

Pasadena is a great place to be a Police Officer – big enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. Get involved with Rose Bowl events such as major sporting events, Old Town, movie and TV filming, and many more diverse and active events that continually take place in Pasadena. You'll be part of it all – come build a rewarding and exciting career.

For a list of the responsibilities of this position, please view the job description for Police Officer. To qualify for Police Officer (Pre-Service), you must have successfully completed a California POST basic police academy within the last 36 months. Please upload your certificate of completion as an attachment when you apply. Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment and legally authorized to work in the United States.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates honesty and high moral character: must meet our high standards for background.
• Strong moral and physical courage to enforce the law and deal with a variety of challenging situations.
• Analytical skills to evaluate sensitive and/or dangerous situations quickly and take effective and reasonable action.
• Reading comprehension needed to understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature.
• Strong oral communication skills to interact and communicate tactfully and effectively with a culturally diverse population.
• Good written communication skills to write clear and accurate reports.
• Demonstrates respectful community policing through considerate behavior for people and neighborhoods.
• Highly flexible and able to adapt to frequent change.
• Service-oriented and strongly motivated to serve our citizens.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS OVERVIEW

The selection process may include a training and experience evaluation, department-level interview, background investigation, and Chief of Police interview.

• PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST - (Qualifying) - The fitness test includes: 30 Push-Ups, 30 Sit-Ups, 1.5 Mile Run, and lifting and dragging a 165-pound dummy. Complete each within the specified time for qualification. Wear appropriate attire. You will be notified onsite if you pass or fail. Those who do not qualify will be ineligible to continue.
• ORAL INTERVIEW EXAMINATION - Applicants will answer questions from current Pasadena Police Sworn Personnel, including a scenario question. This will follow the Physical Agility Test for those who pass.
• ELIGIBLE LIST - Your interview score will determine your ranking. The list is valid for one year. Candidates may be certified for background investigation based on ranking and vacancy availability.
• VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS - Three points added for veterans with at least one year of active military service and honorable discharge documentation.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION - Includes review of background, education, employment, credit, criminal, DMV, and a polygraph.
• POLICE CHIEF'S REVIEW & ORAL INTERVIEW - Evaluation of background file and investigation results.
• POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION - To assess truthfulness regarding qualifications and suitability.
• PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION - Conducted by a licensed psychologist to assess behavior and character. A medical exam is also required prior to appointment.

Vacancies may be filled from this process. Selected candidates are subject to an 18-month probation, possess a Class C California Driver’s License, and meet vision and character requirements. Shift and overtime work will be required.