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Posted: February 22, 2019 (2519 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (41 days ago)

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POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

City of Long Beach

Police - (CL)

Stale

Location

Salary

$45.58 - $59.26

per hour

Closes

Not specified

Job Description

Summary

This job is for experienced police officers to join the Long Beach Police Department, where you'll patrol neighborhoods, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, make arrests, and ensure public safety through daily law enforcement duties.

It's ideal for current or former officers with at least one year of full-time experience who want to transfer to a coastal California city with strong incentives like hiring bonuses and housing support.

Candidates should be physically fit, quick-thinking, and committed to community protection.

Key Requirements

  • Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year as a Peace Officer in California with a valid Basic POST Certificate
  • Out-of-state applicants: At least one year of sworn general law enforcement experience with a Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from California POST
  • Reserve officers: Current status in California with POST Level 1 certificate and 2,000 paid or volunteer patrol hours
  • Ability to patrol by car, foot, or motorcycle, regulate traffic, and respond to dispatches
  • Skills in investigating crimes, accidents, and complaints; making arrests; and preparing evidence for court
  • Administer first aid, report hazards, maintain records, and perform related duties like dispatching or jailer tasks
  • Must meet additional physical, background, and qualification standards (e.g., age, education, residency) as per full posting

Full Job Description

Accepting online applications only. Apply online 24 hours a day, beginning February 22, 2019. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice.

This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $30,000 hiring bonus, $1000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $78,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here.

To learn more about salary and benefits click here.



Requirements

Patrols an assigned area by car, foot, or motorcycle to maintain law and order; regulates traffic; responds to radio and telephone dispatches; investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents and complaints; makes arrests, guards prisoners and questions suspects; issues citations and serves subpoenas and warrants; investigates or assists in investigating vice conditions, crimes reported or persons arrested; prepares evidence and appears in court; administers first aid and renders assistance to the injured; reports unsafe or hazardous conditions; prepares log of activities and keeps records; may act as radio dispatcher or jailer; assists in administrative and operational activities; and performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Applicants must meet one of the following options A, B or C:

A. California Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year in the State of California as a Peace Officer, as defined by California Penal Code Sections 830, 830.1, and 830.2 and possession of a valid Basic POST Certificate issued by the State of California (proof required) *.
OR

B. Out of State Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year of sworn general law enforcement experience and possession of the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) (proof required) *.
OR

C. Reserve Officer Applicants: Current status as a reserve officer in the State of California, possession of POST Level 1 certificate issued by the State of California (proof required) and completion of 2,000 paid or volunteer hours working in a patrol capacity responding to a wide range of general calls for service.


Additional Requirements to File:

U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency.Twenty-one years of age or older.A valid driver's license.U.S.

Citizenship or have applied for citizenship.Citizenship must be granted within three years of appointment.No felony convictions.Possess good observation, writing, communication and human relation skills.Possess good leadership and public service qualities.Ability to make sound decisions; read, comprehend and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance and strength.Ability to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population.Ability to exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations.*Proof of required documents, such as Basic POST certificate, Basic Course Waiver, POST Level 1 Certificate, or DD - 214 Member 4 for Veteran's Credit, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Recent college coursework in related field is desirable.

Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Southeast Asian languages are highly desirable Additional Information EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:Application Packet.....................................Qualifying This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process.

Applications are evaluated based on training, experience, education, certificates and/or licenses. There is no examination.

This is a continuous eligible list, which will expire in six months, but may be extended. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements to file will be placed on the eligible list.

Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit first and then in the order in which applications were filed. The continuous eligible list will expire in six months but may be extended.

Eligible lists may be established periodically.

Individuals identified as the best-qualified applicants will be called to participate in the final selection procedure administered by the Police Department.

After a conditional offer of employment, all prospective employees must pass a thorough background investigation and a job-related medical examination.

In addition, physical ability, polygraph and psychological examinations will be given.If you do not receive notification, four (4) weeks after filing, contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are.

Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers.

To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners.

We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202.

If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. F23NN-19B KRR 2/20/2019

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/22/2019 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-longbeach-2357560