Police Recruit: Fast-Track Growth & Community Impact

Fountain Valley Police Department; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive: $5,000

Physical Fitness & Wellness pay: $495/

Bilingual premium: up to $200/month

Special assignments: K9, SWAT, SRO, FT

Career growth & development

Job summary

The Fountain Valley Police Department is actively recruiting candidates enrolled in a POST certified Basic Police Recruit Academy. This open, continuous recruitment welcomes motivated individuals ready to excel within a supportive, forward‑thinking agency in Orange County.

We offer a clear career track, accessible leadership, and a robust benefits package with opportunities for specialized assignments and growth, including K9, SWAT, and SRO paths.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a California POST approved Basic Police Recruit Academy.
• Provide formal verification of academy written and physical agility entrance scores with your application.
• Maintain satisfactory academic and physical training performance evaluations by academy staff.

Responsibilities

• Engage in community‑oriented policing and uphold the department's public safety mission.
• Participate in a structured Field Training Program and gain field experience.
• Pursue specialized assignments (e.g., SRO, detectives, SWAT, K9, drone operator) and potential promotions.

Job description

The Fountain Valley Police Department is actively recruiting candidates enrolled in a POST certified Basic Police Recruit Academy. This open, continuous recruitment welcomes motivated individuals ready to excel within a supportive, forward‑thinking agency in Orange County.

We offer a clear career track, accessible leadership, and a robust benefits package with opportunities for specialized assignments and growth, including K9, SWAT, and SRO paths.