POLICE RECRUIT

City of Long Beach; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach is seeking Police Recruits to undergo training at the Long Beach Police Academy. Candidates will learn essential skills in law enforcement, community relations, and emergency response. This role emphasizes integrity, effective communication, and a service-oriented attitude. The position offers recruitment incentives including a hiring bonus and housing subsidies.

Benefits

Hiring bonus of $6,000

$1,000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older, valid driver’s license, legal work authorization.
• No felony convictions, correctable vision to 20/20.

Responsibilities

• Develops minimum qualifications for a police career.
• Receives training at the Long Beach Police Academy.
• May perform support functions like traffic and crowd control.

Skills

Sound decision-making

Effective communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Interpersonal tact

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Applications are available online beginning Friday, January 3, 2024, through 4:30 PM, Friday, June 6, 2025.

This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $6,000 hiring bonus, and $1,000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a total of up to $54,000. For more information, please click here on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program. To learn about Salary and Benefits, click here.

Note: Completed applications (when test scores are received) submitted after March 29, 2024, will be considered for Academy Class 100, scheduled for Summer 2025.

Under supervision, develops minimum qualifications for a police career; receives training at the Long Beach Police Academy, which covers policies, law, physical fitness, use of firearms, arrest procedures, community relations, and emergency vehicle operation; observes sworn officers and may perform support functions like traffic and crowd control during training.

Long Beach Police Academy:

Candidates qualifying as Police Recruits will be invited to an orientation. The academy is CA POST accredited and covers topics such as policies, cultural awareness, leadership, ethics, community policing, law, crisis intervention, de-escalation, defensive tactics, and more. Support functions may also be performed during training.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Sound decision-making, judgment, and diplomacy
• Empathy towards community and colleagues
• Service-oriented attitude and respect for diversity
• Integrity and accountability
• Courage to intervene against unethical behavior
• Effective communication skills

Minimum qualifications include:

• Age 21 or older
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license
• Legal work authorization in the U.S.
• No felony convictions
• Correctable vision to 20/20
• No physical or mental limitations preventing duties

Proof of requirements is required at the conditional offer stage, not at application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Sound decision-making and comprehension skills
• Physical endurance and coordination
• Cultural sensitivity and non-discrimination
• Interpersonal tact and problem-solving

Additional desirable qualifications include recent college coursework and bilingual ability (Spanish, Khmer, Tagalog).

Examination Weights:

Application and supplemental application: Qualifying. Written exam: Qualifying. Applicants choose between NTN or PELLETB exams. Scores within the last 12 months are valid. Veterans and disabled veterans receive additional points. Details on scheduling and scoring are provided.

Applicants may apply once every four months. The eligibility list is valid for six months, and specific application deadlines apply. For questions, contact the Civil Service Department at [phone]. Bilingual skills are desirable to support the City's Language Access Policy.

This information is available in alternative formats upon request. For accommodations, contact the Civil Service Department two business days prior to the test. Hearing-impaired individuals may call [phone].

Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. F63NN-24 MC:PR 01/03/2024