Police Recruit

Salary : $7,649.20 Monthly
Location : Police Department, 4040 Duquesne Ave., Culver City, CA 90232, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00945
Department: Police
Division: Operating Bureaus
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 1:00 PM Pacific


THE CITY
THE CITY:
Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall budget of approximately $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning and Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.
THE DEPARTMENT:
The Police Department has a complement of just over 100 sworn and 48 civilian personnel serving a residential population of 40,000 and an estimated daily commercial population of over 200,000

THE POSITION

**Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, June 24, 2026** Please note that the job posting may close without prior notice.

Police Recruit (Entry Level)

(FULL-TIME, BENEFITED)
The incumbent in this non-sworn, at-will civilian classification attends a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy to receive education and training in all aspects of law enforcement such as laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime prevention, community relations, first-aid, physical conditioning, self-defense, handling of weapons and other related duties. Upon graduation from the academy, the Police Recruit is sworn in as a Police Officer and assumes the duties of that position.

We are recruiting to fill vacancies for the following classifications listed below. You can qualify for only one of the noted classifications:

• Police Recruit (Entry Level)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Applicants must be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of Physical Agility Exam.
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license is required at the time of the Exam
• A felony conviction is disqualifying.

Police Recruit: Must meet the above minimum requirements.

Police Officer Recruit (Pre-Service/Academy Grad): Must meet the above minimum requirements, PLUS the following:

• Academy attendee must be currently enrolled in a California POST Basic Academy (Documentation from the academy verifying current enrollment must be submitted with application) OR
• Academy graduate must have completed a California POST Basic Academy within twelve (12) months of application filing deadline date (Copy of a California POST Basic Academy completion certificate must be submitted with application).

Salary/Benefits: The City offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The monthly salary range for Police Officer is $7,650.37 - $10,002.18. A top step police officer in possession of an Advanced POST Certificate can earn up to $134,735.88. Applicants for Police Recruit are hired as an at-will civilian, until successful completion of the police academy, at which time the recruit is sworn in as a Police Officer. Please click on the 'Benefits' tab to view additional information regarding Compensation, Benefits and Assignments.
Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components to be placed on the eligible list.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Physical Agility (Qualifying): Timed event measuring the ability to perform the physical activities required of a Police Officer (Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 21, 2026).
• Written Test (Qualifying): To measure reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. Note: the written test will be waived for candidates who have taken the POST written exam within six (6) months of the application deadline date. A minimum T-score of 42 may be deemed qualifying (Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 21, 2026).
• Oral Appraisal Interview (Weighted at 100%): To evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications (Tentatively scheduled for the week of August 11, 2026).
• Polygraph, Background Investigation (Qualifying): To determine suitability for the position of peace officer.
• Psychological Screening & Medical Examination (Qualifying): Standard medical exam with a vision requirement of 20/100 or better without correction and 20/20 or better with correction - each eye.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, the employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

Compensation: Base Pay $83,157.88-$108,721.60 (Top Step) Annually
*A top step police officer in possession of an Advanced Post Certificate can earn $133,183.96. This does not include the Special Assignment Pay, Uniform Allowance and Wellness benefit.
• POST CERTIFICATION: 14.5% for Intermediate Post and 17.5% for Advanced Post;
• LONGEVITY PAY: (Annually) $7,000 at 10 years, $10,000 at 15 years, $17,000 at 20 years and $19,000 at 25 years;
• BILINGUAL PAY: 5% above base hourly rate PLUS POST certificate pay;
• SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY: (All members receive) 8% above base hourly rate PLUS POST certificate pay;
• FIELD TRAINING OFFICER PAY: 8% above base hourly rate PLUS POST certificate
pay;
• RANGEMASTER PAY: 7% above base hourly rate PLUS POST certificate pay;
• Uniform Allowance: $1,600 annually
• Wellness Benefit: $450 annually
• RETIREMENT: Membership in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System)
retirement plan - 3% at 55 for "Classic" members or 2.7% at 57 for "new" PERS
members. (May be eligible to purchase up to 4 years military credit);
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may voluntarily contribute to a city
sponsored deferred compensation plan;
• HEALTH BENEFITS: A choice of health (CalPERS medical plans), dental, vision, and
life insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents;
• LEAVE BENEFITS: Includes holiday, in-lieu time, sick and vacation pay;
• 112 hours In-Lieu Holiday Pay (annually);
• Comp Time Bank: Up to 300 hours;
• LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 term life policy with an AD&D feature
• "3/12.5" Work Schedule for Patrol
???????• Educational Pay: Associates $1,200 annually; Bachelors $2,400 annually; Masters $4,800 annually
• College Tuition Reimbursement


** Once a Police Recruit completes a California POST Academy, he or she will receive $225.00 upon appointment to sworn Police Officer.

The Department provides Police Officers with the opportunity to develop/improve their skills in law enforcement by rotating them through various assignments and task forces throughout their career in Culver City. Examples include the following:
• Patrol (3/12 Work Schedule)
• Motor Officer
• Field Training Officer
• K-9 Handler
• Crime Impact Team
• Detectives
• Special Enforcement Team
• School Resource Officer
• Range Staff
• Force Training Staff
• Academy Instructor
• Task Forces
01


Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you 20 1/2 years old?

• Yes
• No

Required Question