Police Officers - Full-time and Part-time

POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL)

Lateral Entry: Possession of a valid POST Basic certificate and previous or current sworn peace officer employment with a California law enforcement agency. This recruitment will result in an eligibility list for the Police Officer classification to meet the current and future staffing needs of the Police Department.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Are you interested in making a positive impact to a community? By choosing to work for the City of Ontario, you are committing to an honorable profession in public service in which you can make a positive contribution to the City's residents, business owners, workers, and visitors. When you come to work each day, you are doing something important and meaningful for the community. Ontario is an economic leader in the Inland Empire, making it an excellent choice for a law enforcement career. Police Officers protect life and property through the enforcement of laws/ordinances and the provision of non-criminal services. Police Officers patrol an assigned beat to identify circumstances that indicate a threat to life or property and to take action to mitigate such threats.

The City of Ontario Police Department provides numerous special pay opportunities as an added benefit to officers. BILINGUAL PAY: EQUAL TO 6% OF BASE PAY

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY: UP TO 3% OF BASE PAY

MOTORCYCLE PAY: EQUAL TO 5%OF BASE PAY

AIR SUPPORT/HELICOPTER: All appointments to this position are subject to a satisfactory background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department. The background investigation will include the following: passing of a polygraph test and the successful completion of a post-offer medical exam (including drug screen). For clarification of any of the above disqualifying reasons, please call the Police Department Background Unit at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Your relatives, references, and acquaintances are asked to comment on your suitability for a career in law enforcement.

Your work history and experience are examined with regard to your dependability, relationships with fellow workers, trustworthiness, and general job performance.

The background investigation considers your management of personal finances (however, being in debt does not automatically disqualify you).

Your criminal, driving, and insurance records are evaluated. Felony convictions will be grounds for disqualification from the selection process.

The Ontario Police Department

The mission of the Ontario Police Department is to protect life and property, build and maintain authentic relationships, and enhance the quality of life in our community.

Fulfilling community partnerships that instill pride, passion and commitment through communication and performance. We are committed to our craft and to the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of Ontario.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including, but not limited to: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

We welcome you to view the City of Ontario’s 2025 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as the other links to learn more about the City:

Help make a difference to the community by becoming a contributing member of Ontario's progressive Police Department. By choosingto continueyour law enforcementcareer with the Ontario Police Department, you will be rewarded with a dynamic and supportive environment in which to pursue your professional and personal achievements.

Ontario's Police Department is at the forefront of law enforcement, including: a dynamic, proactive approach to law enforcement; community-based policing; SWAT unit; helicopter support; traffic/motorcycle program; forensics unit; and gang suppression unit.

Equivalent to a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and the completion of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Basic Training Academy.

Employment as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency within the previous twelve months at time of application; OR Previous employment as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a)by a California law enforcement agency and possession of a currently valid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a Peace Officer Background Investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment. Some college level coursework in criminal justice administration or a related field. Knowledge of modern police practices and methods; All appointments are subject to a satisfactory background investigation, which will include the passing of a polygraph test, and the successful completion of a post-offer psychological and medical exam (including drug screen), and a 12-month probationary period. For clarification of any of the above disqualifying reasons, please call Police Department Background Unit at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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