Police Recruit (Academy Enrolled)

Police Recruit

The City of Tustin Police Department is currently seeking applicants for academy enrolled Police Recruit. This recruitment is open to candidates who are currently enrolled in a POST certified Police Academy, or have graduated from one within the last six months. To be considered, the following must be submitted : A completed application and supplemental questionnaire Proof of Police Academy enrollment or graduation.

The City of Tustin Police Department operates under a community policing philosophy with approximately 100 sworn positions. The Department provides its officers opportunities to gain exposure to a wide variety of municipal police activities. Successful candidates are appointed in a non-sworn capacity while attending a POST certified Basic Police Academy.

Candidates successfully completing all components of the selection process will be placed on an employment eligibility list from which hires may be made. The eligible list is valid for one year. The duration of the selection process typically lasts 6-9 months. A comprehensive background investigation and polygraph will be conducted on any eligible persons considered for hire. Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may be grounds for disqualification. A pre-employment medical, psychological evaluation AND a drug screen will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.

The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The City of Tustin offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit program that includes : FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN, RETIREMENT, DEFERRED COMPENSATION, GENERAL LEAVE, HOLIDAYS, EDUCATIONAL / POST INCENTIVE PAY, LONGEVITY PAY, LIFE INSURANCE, LONG-TERM DISABILITY, UNIFORM ALLOWANCE, ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE, RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, MEDICARE, SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM, ADDITIONAL PAY.

Position requires prolonged sitting, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The incumbent must also be able to lift, carry, drag, pull and push objects and persons weighing at least 165 pounds; stand for extended periods of time such as in guarding a crime scene; run for extended periods of time such as in foot pursuit of suspects; distinguish colors and observe and recognize people, vehicles and environmental conditions during the day and night; recall details concerning incidents, people and occurrences in order to write thorough, accurate and complete reports; hear radio transmissions in noisy environments such as in a busy intersection; maintain composure and good judgment while under stress.

Must currently be enrolled in a POST certified Police Academy, or have graduated from one within the last six months. Age : Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment. Education : High school graduate or equivalent. Physical : Excellent physical condition. Must be physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Tustin Police Officer as determined by a physical agility test, medical examination and psychological evaluation. Normal hearing and color vision; vision 20 / 100 in each eye correctable to 20 / 20; weight proportional to height. Authorization to Work : Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Background : Must be of good moral character with no convictions for felony or crimes of moral turpitude and be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation. License : At time of appointment, candidate must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Language : Must have fluent command of the English language in both oral and written form.