Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate)

Job Overview

The City of El Cajon offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and CalPERS retirement.

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Job Details

Employer: City of El Cajon

Salary: $48.10 - $58.46 Hourly

Location: Police, Administration, 100 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 25-17

Department: Police

Opening Date: 03/17/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

In order to better evaluate your background, responses to this supplemental questionnaire are required in addition to your online application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. All work experience that is described in your response must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of your online application. In addition, copies of certifications, coursework and/or degrees must be attached to this application. I acknowledge receipt of this information.

You must undergo a polygraph examination, fingerprinting (DOJ/FBI), and thorough background investigation conducted by the Police Department prior to your appointment.

Referral: Were you referred by an active City of El Cajon Employee? If yes, please write their full name. If no, please type "N/A" in the response. In what type of setting were you referred?

I am applying as: Lateral Sworn Police Officer, Police Academy Graduate, Current Police Academy Student, Out of State Lateral Police Officer