Police Officer Recruit

Join A Progressive Law Enforcement Family!

The Pomona Police Department offers a challenging career for individuals dedicated to serving and protecting the community. Throughout their career, a police officer may have the opportunity to work patrol, investigations, traffic, multi agency task forces, canine, aviation, and a variety of other teams/assignments. Pomona has its own Type 1 jail facility (staffed by non-sworn jailers) and its own firing range. Due to recent and anticipated retirements, the department has several vacancies, making this an excellent time to join the Pomona PD family. Candidates may be hired as a Police Officer Recruit or as a Police Officer as follows:

• Police Officer Recruit: $7,459/mo. - Salary earned while attending a P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy.
• Police Officer: Step 1, $8,614/mo. - Academy graduate is hired at step 1 of the Police Officer salary and serves a 12 month probationary period.

The City of Pomona identifies Police Recruits as those that will or are currently attending a Police Academy to attain the knowledge and skills required for hire as a Police Officer via the recruitment process. If the candidate has applied for the position of Police Officer Recruit, they must graduate from a full-time police academy and be sworn in as a Pomona Police Officer to be eligible for this program. Refer to Policy for details: Police Officer Recruit Bonus Pay Policy Please note the Policy Effective Date.

Important Exam Dates For This Recruitment:

• Recruitment Advertising Dates: September 28, 2026 - November 1, 2026
• PD Workout & Mentorship Program: Every Wednesday, starting October 14, 2026 to November 4, 2026
• Mentor Workshop: Thursday, November 5, 2026, via Zoom (exact time TBD) Attend this event via Zoom and obtain valuable information and knowledge to help you be a successful candidate and launch your career as a Pomona Police Officer!
• Physical Agility Test and Written Exam: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Candidates who submit a passing PELLET-B exam (prior to the testing date or bring their original letter on the date of the exam) will only take Physical Agility Test. Candidates who do not have a PELLET-B exam prior to the exam date will begin their day with the Physical Agility Test. Those who pass the Physical Agility will then begin the Written Exam.

Post Written Examination Prep Links:

• Preparation guide for the POST entry-level written test: Written Preparation Guide (Download PDF reader)
• Commission on POST Candidate Information: POST Information
• City of Pomona Hiring Process: Click on this link for Police Officer Process

Applicants invited to the physical agility and written exam that have taken the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exam with another agency within 12 months of this recruitment's written examination date, may attach their original letter on City letterhead with T-Score to their application for review or bring their original letter on City letterhead with T-Score on the testing date and may have the Pomona written exam process waived if the total T-Score is 45 or above. The City does not waive the physical agility process. * Subject to the City reviewing the letter. *

Minimum Qualifications To Apply

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency.
• Must be at least 20 1/2 years of age.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license with acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to work flexible schedules, to include overtime, emergency call back, shift work, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Must successfully pass a Police Department pre-employment screening process.
• Must successfully pass a Basic POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) Police Academy.

Essential Duties

Ability to: follow directions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers and the public; must be able to provide credible court testimony in legal proceedings, must be of good moral character and willing to submit to a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-employment medical screening.

Selection Process

Applications: Applicants are urged to fully describe their education and experience, as applications will be screened to a reasonable number of most qualified. Applicants deemed as most qualified are based upon a competitive evaluation of information provided on their application. Veteran's Preference, 10 points for a disabled veteran and 5 points for non-disabled veteran, will be added to the overall score on the eligible list. To receive the Veterans Preference, you must submit a DD214 at the time of application (attach to your online application). Examination Procedure: Application qualifying. The examination procedure may consist of a physical agility exam (pass/fail), written exam (pass/fail), and an oral interview weighing 100% of the applicant's final score. Supplemental Questions: To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Applicants With A T-Score: The City may waive the written examination for applicants that have taken the P.O.S.T. written exam with another agency within 12 months of this recruitment's written examination date. Must have a T-Score of 45 or higher. Attach a copy of the letter with application (must be an official agency notice). Applicants with a T-Score must still attend and pass the physical agility exam. Prior to employment, applicants must successfully pass a background interview with the Police Chief or his designated representative, a polygraph, and an in-depth background investigation. Conditional job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a psychological evaluation and a pre-employment medical exam which includes an alcohol/drug screen exam. Failure to receive a recommendation for hire at any phase of these procedures will result in disqualification.

Benefits

The City of Pomona is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our diverse community. The City of Pomona offers the following generous benefit package. Employees in this group serve a 12-month probationary period. The Salary Scale Plan is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on meets standards performance. Work Schedule: Most employees including certain Police Department employees work a 4/10 work schedule. 24-hour operations personnel may be assigned to a 12-hour (12/80) schedule. City Hall Employees work Monday through Thursday, with City Hall being closed every Friday. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Director may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with Human Resources approval. Retirement Benefits: Provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. New employees who become a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 62, FAS 3 Plan. New members will be required to pay at least 50% of the normal cost [Govt. Code Section. 7522030(c)]. However, a new employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS or a current member of another California public retirement system will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 60, FAS 3 Plan. Currently, all new PCEA employees shall pay the CalPERS member's retirement contribution of 7.5%. City of Pomona employees do not contribute into Social Security. Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays & 1 floating holiday is provided per year. Vacation Leave: 1-4 years = 80 hours 5-9 years = 160 hours 10-14 years = 184 hours 15 years = 200 hours Extending through the 20th year, employee shall accrue 8 hours of additional vacation leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year. Sick Leave: 12 days per year (prorated if on any leave without pay). Group Insurance Programs are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dis