Police Officer Recruit

Pomona, CA; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pomona Police Department invites dedicated individuals to join their law enforcement family. This role offers a challenging career path with opportunities to work in varied divisions. With competitive salary and a $25,000 signing bonus for recruits, this is an excellent time to apply. Ideal candidates must meet specific qualifications, including education and age requirements and must be able to effectively communicate and work in a team environment.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 1/2 years of age.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a Police Department pre-employment screening process.

Responsibilities

• Serve and protect the community as a police officer.
• Participate in patrol, investigations, and various task forces.
• Able to provide credible court testimony.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Credible court testimony

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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VACANCY

Join a progressive law enforcement family! The Pomona Police Department offers a challenging career for individuals dedicated to serving and protecting the community. Pomona is the 5th largest city in Los Angeles County. Throughout their career, a police officer may have the opportunity to work patrol, investigations, traffic, multi agency task forces, canine, aviation, and a variety of other teams/assignments. Pomona has its own Type 1 jail facility (staffed by non-sworn jailers) and its own firing range. Due to recent and anticipated retirements, the department has several vacancies, making this an excellent time to join the Pomona PD family.

Salary : $86,064.00 Annually

Location : Pomona, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 25-POR/5

Department: Police

Opening Date: 04/28/2025

Closing Date: 6/1/2025 6:00 PM Pacific

VACANCY

Join a progressive law enforcement family! The Pomona Police Department offers a challenging career for individuals dedicated to serving and protecting the community. Pomona is the 5th largest city in Los Angeles County. Throughout their career, a police officer may have the opportunity to work patrol, investigations, traffic, multi agency task forces, canine, aviation, and a variety of other teams/assignments. Pomona has its own Type 1 jail facility (staffed by non-sworn jailers) and its own firing range. Due to recent and anticipated retirements, the department has several vacancies, making this an excellent time to join the Pomona PD family.

Candidates may be hired as a Police Officer Recruit or as a Police Officer as follows:

• Police Officer Recruit: $7,172/mo. - Salary earned while attending a P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy.
• Police Officer: Step 1, $8,283/mo. - Academy graduate is hired at step 1 of the Police Officer salary and serves a 12 month probationary period.
• Police Recruits $25,000 Signing Bonus: The City of Pomona identifies Police Recruits as those that will or are currently attending a Police Academy to attain the knowledge and skills required for hire as a Police Officer via the recruitment process. If the candidate has applied for the position of Police Officer Recruit, they must graduate from a full-time police academy and be sworn in as a Pomona Police Officer to be eligible for this program.
  
  

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IMPORTANT EXAM DATES FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

Recruitment Advertising Dates: April 28, 2025 to June 1, 2025

Career Wellness Preparation Program: Every Thursday, starting May 1, 2025 to June 12, 2025

Mentor Workshop: Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:00am via Zoom

• Attend this event via Zoom and obtain valuable information and knowledge to help you be a successful candidate and launch your career as a Pomona Police Officer!
  
  

Physical Agility Test, Written Exam, and Interview Panel: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 *One Day Recruitment Event!

• Candidates who submit a passing PELLET-B exam (prior to the testing date or bring their original letter on the date of the exam) will begin their day with the Physical Agility Test. Those who successfully complete the Physical Agility Test will continue with the Interview Panel immediately after.
• Candidates who do not have a PELLET-B exam prior to the exam date will begin their day with the Physical Agility Test. Those who pass the Physical Agility will then begin the Written Exam. As candidates complete their Written Exam they will continue onto the Interview Panel.
• If a passing score for the Written Exam is not accomplished the Interview Panel score will not be considered valid.
  

Post Written Examination Prep Links

• Preparation guide for the POST entry-level written test:
• Commission on POST Candidate Information:
• City of Pomona Hiring Process:
  
  

Applicants invited to the physical agility and written exam that have taken the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exam with another agency in the last 12 months, may attach their original letter on City letterhead with T-Score to their application for review or bring their original letter on City letterhead with T-Score on the testing date and may have the Pomona written exam process waived if the total T-Score is 42 or above. The City does not waive the physical agility process. * Subject to the City reviewing the letter. *

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency.
• Must be at least 20 1/2 years of age.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license with acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to work flexible schedules, to include overtime, emergency call back, shift work, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Must successfully pass a Police Department pre-employment screening process.
• Must successfully pass a Basic POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) Police Academy.
  
  

Essential Duties

Ability to: follow directions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers and the public; must be able to provide credible court testimony in legal proceedings, must be of good moral character and willing to submit to a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-employment medical screening.

SELECTION PROCESS

APPLICATIONS: Applicants are urged to fully describe their education and experience, as applications will be screened to a reasonable number of most qualified. Applicants deemed as most qualified are based upon a competitive evaluation of information provided on their application. Veteran's Preference, 10 points for a disabled veteran and 5 points for non-disabled veteran, will be added to the overall score on the eligible list. To receive the Veterans Preference, you must submit a DD214 at the time of application (attach to your online application).

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE: Application qualifying. The examination procedure may consist of a physical agility exam (pass/fail), written exam (pass/fail), and an oral interview weighing 100% of the applicant's final score.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

APPLICANTS WITH A T-SCORE: The City may waive the written examination for applicants that have taken the P.O.S.T. written exam with another agency within the last 12 months. Must have a T-Score of 42 or higher. Attach a copy of the letter with application (must be an official agency notice, emails can not be accepted). Applicants with a T-Score must still attend and pass the physical agility exam.

Prior to employment, applicants must successfully pass a background interview with the Police Chief or his designated representative, a polygraph, and an in-depth background investigation. Conditional job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a psychological evaluation and a pre-employment medical exam which includes an alcohol/drug screen exam. Failure to receive a recommendation for hire at any phase of these procedures will result in disqualification.

City Mission Statement

The City of Pomona is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our diverse community.

The City of Pomona offers the following generous benefit package. Employees in this group serve a 12-month probationary period. The Salary Scale Plan is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on meets standards performance.

WORK SCHEDULE: Most employees work a 4/10 work schedule. City Hall Employees work Monday through Thursday, with City Hall being closed every Friday.

Police Department employees work a 4/10 schedule but days off vary according to assignment and seniority.

In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Director may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with Human Resources approval.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. New employees who become a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 62, FAS 3 Plan. New members will be required to pay at least 50% of the normal cost (Govt. Code Section. 7522030(c)). However, a new employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS or a current member of another California public retirement system will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 60, FAS 3 Plan. Currently, all new PCEA employees shall pay the CalPERS member's retirement contribution of 7.5%. City of Pomona employees do not contribute into Social Security.

PAID HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays are provided per year.

Vacation Leave

• 1-4 years = 80 hours
• 5-9 years = 160 hours
• 10-14 years = 184 hours
• 15 years = 200 hours
• Extending through the 20th year, employee shall accrue 8 hours of additional vacation leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year.
  
  

SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year (prorated if on any leave without pay).GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

• HEALTH INSURANCE: $700 per month; cash-in-lieu program available
• DENTAL: $75 per month
• VISION: Voluntary participation by the employee
• 125 BENEFIT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Waiving coverage = $45 per month
• Single coverage = $185 per month
• Two-party coverage = $975 per month
• Family coverage = $1,575 per month
• LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: 66 2/3 of base salary for a maximum of 2 years after 60 days
• LIFE INSURANCE: $30,000 policy plus AD&D
  

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLAN available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $3,500 per year
  
  

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A voluntary deferred compensation 457 plan is available.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

FIVE-YEAR VISION STATEMENT: Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students, and scholars, business and industry.CORE VALUES: The City of Pomona values Cultural Diversity; Fiscal Responsibility; Focusing on the Future; Excellent Customer Service; Leadership; Quality of Life; and Clear and Open Communication.

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Were you referred to this job by a current City of Pomona employee?

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If you answered Yes to question number 1, please type the first and last name of the City of Pomona employee that referred you to this position. If this question does not apply, please type n/a (for not applicable)

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You must be at least 20 1/2 years of age to apply for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you possess a valid driver's license at time of application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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The City of Pomona administers the POST Entry Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) and accepts T-Scores from other agencies within a one-year period from the time of our Written Test date. Please attached your T-Score on agency letterhead at time of application. Must possess a T-Score of 42 or above.

If you have difficulty attaching this document to your application, email [e-mail].

Are you submitting a T-score received from another agency?

• Yes
• No
• I have taken the POST PELLETB exam within the last 30 days and I am awaiting my results.
  
  

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How did you hear about this job opening?

• Governmentjobs.com
• California POST website
• Social Media
• Community outreach effort
• Friend or relative
• Other
  
  

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Driving - How many moving violation citations have you received in the past three (3) years?

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• 3 or more
  
  

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Have you ever committed misdemeanor or felony domestic violence?

• Yes
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Felony - As an adult (18 yrs and older), have you ever been convicted of a felony and how many times?

• 0 never
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