Police Officer Recruit

Buena Park Police Department; Buena Park (CA); Vor Ort; USD 74.000 - 91.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Signing bonus

Academy costs covered

Zusammenfassung

The Buena Park Police Department in Buena Park, CA, is hiring police officers. The role includes patrol, community-oriented policing, and response to incidents within city limits. Successful recruits begin with an academy pathway supported by the department.

Compensation includes an annual salary up to $137,467 with a $10,000 signing bonus and a scheduled 5% pay increase effective July 4, 2026. A structured career path with training opportunities is provided.

Aufgaben

• Enforces federal and state laws and regulations, and local ordinances related to public safety and law enforcement.
• Patrols an assigned area of the city, in a motor vehicle or on foot to detect and prevent crime and maintain law and order.
• Prepares citations, arrest reports, crime reports, daily observation reports, and other required forms.
• Responds to radio messages and citizen requests for protection of life, property and public assistance; investigates incidents.
• Gives verbal warnings, issues citations; assists in investigations and conducts preliminary investigations.

Jobbeschreibung

Police Officer Salary

Police Officer Salary up to $137,467 Annually (Plus Academy Costs/expenses while a Recruit)

5% salary increase effective July 4, 2026

$10,000 SIGNING BONUS

Successful Police Officer Recruit Candidates will be paid $3,334 of the Signing Bonus at the time of hire, $3,333 after completion of a Field Training Program and 18-Month Probationary Period, and $3,333 at the completion of a second year of service.

Law Enforcement is at its finest here at the City of Buena Park Police Department. with new state-of-the-art facilities and a community-oriented proactive approach on crime, the City of Buena Park Police Department offers a work environment unmatched in Orange County.

Would you like to be part of a team that believes in investing in partnerships with the community, proactive crime prevention, community education, and overall effective police work? If so, the City of Buena Park Police Department features the following services:

• Patrol Services, Traffic/Enforcement, K9 Unit, and SWAT
• Youth Explorer Program School Resource Officer Program, and the Citizens Assisting Police (CAP) Volunteer Program
• Crime Prevention, Investigative Services Bureau, and Forensics
• Regional Narcotics Suppression Program, Gang Unit, Community Impact Team (CIT), Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (G.R.I.P.)
• Crimes, Persons Unit/Property Unit and the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT)
• DRONE-AS-FIRST-RESPONDER (DFR) PROGRAM

Our Philosophy

The philosophy of Community Oriented Policing is practiced by all Buena Park Police Personnel. The Buena Park Police Department believes in investing in partnerships with the community and actively pursues opportunities for community education. Through the development of unique teams, such as the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF), Community Impact Team (CIT), as well as teams of officers working in specific problem areas, the Buena Park Police Department has been able to have a significant impact on crime and build strong community trust.

State-of-the-Art Facilities and Equipment

The Buena Park Police Department is proud of its state-of-the-art facility built in 2009. Our facilities were built with the future of police work in mind.

• 24/7 Expansive Employee Gym with impressive locker room facilities for both men and women
• Large patrol equipment storage lockers located near police cars
• On site weapons training facility
• State-of-the-art tactical equipment
• High Tech Dispatch Center
• The latest computer technology with the focus on paperless processes
• Dictation Services available for report writing

Working Environment Encourages Career Growth

Education and advancement are encouraged and rewarded through generous training opportunities and robust promotional opportunities. Proactive police work is encouraged through opportunities for advanced investigation and collaborative relationships with detectives as a regular course of business for Buena Park Police Officers. Alternative work schedules, such as a 3/12 work week and Special Event overtime opportunities, such as Knott's Berry Farm and Community Events, are also available.

Training Provided - Police Academy

Career-minded individuals will be enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Police Academy in a non-sworn capacity under the sponsorship of the Buena Park Police Department. After meeting all state mandated academy requirements, including graduation from the Police Academy, incumbents will be considered for promotion to Police Officer.

Essential Functions

Enforces federal and state laws and regulations, and local ordinances related to public safety and law enforcement.

Patrols an assigned area of the city, in a motor vehicle or on foot in order to detect and prevent crime and maintain law and order; may operate a motorcycle or bicycle as part of special assignment detail.

Prepares citations, arrest reports, crime reports, daily observation reports, vehicular incident and pursuit forms, injury reports, collision reports, and impounded property reports.

Responds to radio messages and citizen requests for protection of life, property and public assistance; appears at crimes and scenes of disorder and determines proper course of action; investigates suspicious vehicles or persons; observes situations related to stolen cars, traffic violations, and proper flow of traffic.

Gives verbal warnings and issues citations; inspects premises; assists in the investigation of crimes; conducts preliminary investigations