POLICE RECRUIT

Police Officer TraineeThe Huntington Beach Police Department is committed to community-based policing. We train all our employees to build trusted relationships within our community. These relationships produce collaborative problem solving within our community while de-emphasizing the paramilitary aspects of law enforcement.This is an entry level or trainee class where incumbents will be presented with a wide variety of training experiences while attending a state-mandated basic peace officer training as required by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). After meeting all department, state-mandated and academy requirements, including graduation from the Police Academy, the incumbent will be reclassified to the class of Police Officer.The ideal candidate will be at least 21 years of age by the end of the academy, will have good school/work history and have law enforcement experience such as Police Cadet, Explorer or experience performing other law enforcement related duties.An official on-line application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will be reviewed and those best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to the next step in the selection process. Invited candidates will be required to attend a Mandatory Orientation/test session. Testing will be held every other month. The orientation/test session will consist of the following: Orientation Overview of the Huntington Beach Police Department Background and hiring process Police academy and FTO Program Written Exam POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Passing score: overall T-score of 50 or higher Scores dated within six (6) months of the testing date and meeting the minimum passing score will be accepted Physical Agility Test Pass/fail exam PT/casual attire is recommended The PAT consists of the following (not necessarily in this order): 800 Yard Run Dummy Drag with Obstacle Course and Chain Link Fence Agility Wall At the successful conclusion of the written and physical exams, candidates will be invited to an Oral Interview (weighted 100%). Candidates successful at passing every testing component will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner. Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes (but not limited to) LiveScan fingerprinting, polygraph exam, credit check, reference/employer/neighborhood checks, DOJ/FBI/Military checks, etc. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates must undergo a pre-placement drug screen, psychological evaluation and medical examination. In addition, all applicants in the background process will be encouraged to participate in a physical fitness training program in order to ensure success in the police academy. Upon hire, employees are subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRIMARY MEANS OF COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS/CANDIDATES IS VIA E-MAIL; THEREFORE, PLEASE INCLUDE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS ON YOUR APPLICATION.SPECIAL CONDITIONS Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.COMMON DISQUALIFIERS Illegal use or possession of drugs Motor Vehicle Operations Arrests Integrity Tattoos Body Art Work Traits