Police Officer Recruit

Salary : $71,924.00 - $91,848.00 Annually

Location : Redlands, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 01944

Department : Police

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

12,500 HIRING INCENTIVE

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

5,000 paid at completion of academy

5,000 at successful completion of probation

2,500 at end of two years of employment

Under direct supervision, participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs.

The Police Officer Recruit is the police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial basic police officer academy training.

Incumbents will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry-level police officer with full police authority upon successful and satisfactory completion of the California POST Academy training.

Examples of Duties

• Attends and completes a basic POST certified police officer training academy designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and specialized training in various laws, police practices and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning;
• Participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs and physical conditioning including field training under direct supervision for the purpose of developing awareness of functions, activities and responsibilities of a police officer;
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state / local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public;
• Promotes community policing, attends community meetings, and participates in community-based programs; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CANDIDATES MUST BE 20 1 / 2 AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Education :

Experience :

License and Certifications :

Special Requirements :

Essential functions require the following physical abilities and work environment :

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

The City of Redlands reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.

PELLETB WRITTEN EXAM SCHEDULED 03 / 17 / 2025

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST SCHEDULED 04 / 03 / 2025

ADDITIONAL INFO TO FOLLOW

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

Employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and / or license to each position for which they apply.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug / alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org

Benefits associated with this position include :

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

Do you currently possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license?

Were you referred by a current employee of the Redlands Police Department? If yes, please provide their name below (list only one name).

Required Question

Salary : $870 - $1,560