What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Recruit position at City of Pomona?
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.
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.
Refer to Policy for details: Police Officer Recruit Bonus Pay Policy
IMPORTANT EXAM DATES FOR THIS RECRUITMENT: |
Recruitment Advertising Dates: February 17, 2025 to March 16, 2025 |
Career Wellness Preparation Program: Every Thursday, starting February 27, 2025 to March 20, 2025 |
Mentor Workshop: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 9:00am via Zoom
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Physical Agility Test, Written Exam, and Interview Panel: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 *One Day Recruitment Event!
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1. Preparation guide for the POST entry-level written test: Written Preparation Guide
2. Commission on POST Candidate Information: POST Information
3. City of Pomona Hiring Process: Click on this link for Police Officer Process
- 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.
- 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.
- Must be a United States citizen or be a resident alien who has applied for citizenship at time of application.
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.
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.
Salary : $86,064
