Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate

Overview

You must be POST certified or have previous experience as a California Peace Officer to be considered as a Police Officer Lateral.

At the City of Irvine, we strive to make a difference within a progressive, forward-thinking organization in an environment that embraces diversity, creativity, and respect. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement as part of a world class agency, the Police Officer position would be an excellent opportunity.

Expedited Process : as a Lateral or an Academy Graduate applicant, the written examination and physical agility test is waived.

Out-of-State laterals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but are required, at a minimum, to complete the California POST Waiver course within the last 3 years.

The Irvine Police Department's geographic policing model ensures a high level of community collaboration, strategic partnerships, and progressive problem solving. As a Police Officer, you will patrol designated areas of the City and respond to calls or complaints while taking necessary action.

Incentive Pay and Specialty Pay

• Shift Differential : Swing 2%, Graveyard 4%
• SWAT, CNT, DRE, MAIT, EMT, Drone Team, and Mounted Unit 1.5%
• Bilingual 2%
• Field Training Officer 8%
• Intermediate POST 5%
• Detective, SRO, Traffic, and DARE 6%
• Advanced POST 15.5% (Combined with Intermediate)
• K9 Unit 7.2%
• Annual Health and Wellness Benefit $1,000
• Annual Equipment Reimbursement $300

Longevity Pay (for all law enforcement time) will be assigned at the following benchmarks : 9 years : 3%; 14 years : 6.09%; 19 years : 10.33%.

Our Impact

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process.

The City of Irvine is recognized as one of America\'s Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. Irvine is also described as one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, based on FBI statistics on violent crime.

Your Team

The Public Safety Department is a full-service public safety agency that provides several special program areas including Emergency Management, Crime Prevention, DARE, School Resource Officer, K-9s, Traffic Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, General Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Special Investigation (vice & narcotics), and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). Irvine is committed to a full community-oriented policing concept that interfaces closely with all segments of the community.

The Process

The selection process includes an expedited oral examination process and a background investigation prior to appointment. All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process, which includes review of legal documents, police and driving records, credit profile, motor vehicle insurance, vehicle operation, prior employment records, and performance reviews. Information about the public safety background process may be found at the Police Department Employment page.

This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and / or lower classifications within the organization. This is a continuous recruitment and interested applicants should submit their application as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Calendar

Oral Interview dates (subject to change) : 8 / 15 / 24, 9 / 19 / 2024, 10 / 24 / 2024, 11 / 21 / 2024, 12 / 19 / 2024, 1 / 23 / 2025, 2 / 27 / 2025, 3 / 20 / 2025, 4 / 10 / 2025, 5 / 22 / 2025, 6 / 26 / 2025, 7 / 24 / 2025, 8 / 28 / 2025, 9 / 25 / 2025, 10 / 23 / 2025, 11 / 19 / 2025, 12 / 17 / 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.

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