Description

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service New users must create an account first

Applications, as well as responses to the supplemental questionnaire, will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department and Police Department. A Personal History Statement and Background Investigative Questionnaire, completed by candidates prior to the end of the selection process, will also be reviewed by the Police Department. Applicants that possess the most recent and pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which includes (may be administered/scored in a different order than what is listed below):

1. REACT Test : (Qualifying) includes multiple-choice video simulations and computer administered test in which candidates must complete the following four components: a video-based human relations test, a reading test, a math test and a report writing test. Testing takes approximately 2 hours. The examination is administered by the National Testing Network. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE REACT EXAM UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN E-MAIL STATING THAT YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. Candidates need a score of 75% or higher on the Video Section, 70% or higher on the Count Section, and 80% or higher on the Reading Section to pass this examination.


The following three selection components (#2 Physical Agility Examination, #3 Oral Interview Examination and #4 Background Review) are all consolidated in one full day of testing.


2. PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMINATION : (Qualifying) will evaluate each applicant's physical strength, agility and endurance in the following timed components:

• 1.5 MILE RUN : The 1.5 mile run must be completed within 14 minutes to pass the City of Santa Ana physical agility test.
• 50 YARD SPRINT : Sprint on a straight track within 30 seconds.
• OBSTACLE COURSE : Complete the following: Start 15 yards back from the beginning of flight of stairs or bleacher steps, walk or jog the 15 yards, climb up 10 steps, return down the stairs and jog or run back to the original starting point within 30 seconds.
• BODY DRAG : Lift and drag 165-pound lifelike dummy 20 feet within 20 seconds.

Each of the above events are timed. Candidates must successfully complete all four events to pass the physical agility test.

Tentative 2025 CO PAT Dates: 02/20/25, 03/25/25, 04/24/25, 05/20/25, 06/26/25, 07/22/25, 08/21/25, 09/23/25, 10/23/25, 11/20/25, 12/18/25

3. ORAL INTERVIEW EXAMINATION : (Qualifying) will evaluate experience, training and personal qualifications for the position. Candidates need a score of 70% or higher to pass the interview.
4. BACKGROUND REVIEW : (Qualifying) prepare personal statement, receive background packet and meet with background investigator.

5. COMMANDER/MANAGER ORAL INTERVIEW : (100%) will evaluate each candidate's experience, training and personal qualifications for the position. Candidates need a score of 70% or higher to pass the interview.

BILINGUAL ORAL FLUENCY EXAM : (If applicable) Applicants interested in receiving bilingual pay must be fluent in both English and any one of the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other languages designated by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Candidates do not need to pass this examination in order to continue in the selection process.

Applicants must pass every component of the selection process in order to be further considered.

NOTE: Prior to appointment, candidates will undergo a thorough backgrounds process, polygraph assessment, psychological suitability evaluation, and medical examination to determine minimum acceptable physical qualifications. Once appointed, candidates will be required to attend and successfully complete an eight-week, full-time Correctional Officer training academy within the one-year probationary period.

The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.

Part-Time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 6 days or 48 hours. Employees are eligible to use 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave in a 12-month period. For additional information please visit the Department of Industrial Relations Website: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Paid_Sick_Leave.htm

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

City of Santa Ana

714-647-5340