Police Officer – Academy Graduate/Lateral

Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield Police Department

Salary: $5,939.44 – $7,234.24 Monthly.

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited California POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy; OR
  • Certificate of Completion from an accredited California POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy awarded or renewed within the previous consecutive three (3) years at time of application.
  • Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment date.
  • California POST requires possession of U.S. high school diploma or GED.
  • POST Certificate must be valid at the time of appointment date.
  • Must possess a valid Class “C” California driver’s license.
  • Good physical condition. Vision and physical conditions must satisfy established POST Medical Standards as provided on their website: POST – Medical Screening Manual.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship prior to application for employment in compliance with Government Code Section 1031.
  • Record must be free from any felony convictions.