Police Recruit

Police Recruit (Entry Level)

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

Minimum requirements include: 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.

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.

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.

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.