POLICE RECRUIT

Police Recruit

Applications are available online beginning Friday, January 3, 2024, through 4:30 PM, Friday, August 14, 2026. This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $15,000 hiring bonus, and $1,000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $58,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here. Attention: Completed applications (applications are considered complete when test scores are received) received after March 29, 2024, will be considered for Academy Class 100, tentatively scheduled for Summer 2026.

Examples Of Duties

Under immediate supervision in a non-sworn training capacity, develops minimum qualifications required for a career in police service; receives Long Beach Police Academy* instruction in Police Department policies and procedures, weaponless defense, criminal and civil law, physical fitness techniques, use of firearms, arrest procedures, community relations, operation of emergency vehicles and other mandated courses; observes sworn police personnel in the processing of arrestees, including booking, fingerprinting, custody and control; and may perform non-sworn police support functions, such as traffic and crowd control, as directed during the training process. LONG BEACH POLICE ACADEMY: Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and qualify for Police Recruit will be invited to attend the Long Beach Police Academy (Academy) Orientation. The Academy is a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST) accredited basic police academy. Candidates selected to proceed to the Academy may perform, in a non-sworn capacity, in the functions listed below, and may be required to perform additional functions to address business needs and changing business practices. The Academy training is intended to develop the minimum qualifications for a career in police service and includes, but is not limited to the following: Long Beach Police Department policies and procedures, cultural awareness and diversity, leadership, professionalism, ethics, discrimination awareness, community-oriented policing, constitutional policing, criminal and civil law, crisis intervention, principles of de-escalation, defensive tactics, use of force training, including the care and proficient use of firearms and chemical agents, laws of arrest, emergency vehicle operations, physical fitness, other mandated courses, and may perform non-sworn police support functions, such as traffic and crowd control, as directed during the training process. Distinguishing Characteristics: Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics: sound collaborative decision-making, judgment, and diplomacy skills; ability to show empathy towards the community and colleagues; service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse backgrounds and experiences; strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior and accountability; courage to intervene and protect against unethical behavior; and ability to effectively communicate, face-to-face, and in writing, with community members.

Requirements To File

Twenty and a half years of age or older at the time of filing. U.S. high school graduate or G.E.D. equivalency**. Valid driver's license**. Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Cannot be on court-ordered probation at the time of application or hire. No felony convictions. Have vision correctable to 20/20. Have no physical or mental limitations that might prevent the completion of any duty assignment. Ability to: read and make sound decisions; comprehend and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength; be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population; and exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations. Possess good observation, writing, communication, and human relation skills; and leadership and public service qualities. Desirable qualifications: recent college coursework in related fields. Bilingual language ability (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) is desirable for some positions.

Selection Procedure

Examination Weights: Application and Supplemental Application. Qualifying Written Examination………………………………………………………………………………………Qualifying All applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be invited to take the written exam. Applicants will be given the opportunity to choose and self-schedule for ONE of the two offered Police Recruit exams: National Testing Network Frontline Exam (NTN) or the California Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). The required exam will be waived for applicants who possess one of the following: NTN scores: Video – 65, Reading – 70, and Writing – 70. issued within twelve (12) months of the application filing date. (Human Resources will request the scores directly from NTN. Scores WILL NOT be accepted directly from applicants for this exam.) PELLETB examination score T-Score of 45 or higher issued within (12) months of the time of filing minimum (Proof of scores MUST be attached to the application at the time of filing).

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: Medical and Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.); Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave; Deferred Compensation; Credit Union Membership; Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit); Flexible Spending Accounts; Free Employee Parking; Paid Parental Leave* *Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).