Police Officer – Entry Level

La Habra, CA
La Habra Police Department

Salary: $58,198.40 Annually

Position Summary:

This position is designed for applicants who do not have prior experience as a Police Officer and who are not academy-trained. Applicants selected will be assigned to the Police Academy, and upon successful completion, will be sworn in as a Police Officer.

Essential Functions:

  • Operate police motor vehicles, radio communications equipment, computer equipment, firearms and weapons
  • Interpret and apply state public safety laws, codes, and local ordinances
  • Prepare and present clear, accurate and concise police reports and statistical records
  • Analyze solutions to law enforcement problems
  • Convey clear instructions or execute commands
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisions, police management, city departments, public and private agencies, community groups and the general public
  • Communicate effectively, both orally or in writing
  • Accurately recall circumstances regarding traffic incidents or crime reports
  • Exercise tact and diplomacy in maintaining self-control in provocative or confrontational situations
  • Think logically and maintain alertness in emergency situations
  • Relate effectively with persons from diverse social, ethnic, political and racial backgrounds and age groups.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • This is an entry level position; no work experience is required.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and evidence of insurance is required. Must have the ability to successfully complete a California POST basic academy training.
  • Legally authorized under federal law to work in the United States.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment.
  • As a condition of continued employment, employees shall refrain from smoking tobacco or any other non-tobacco substance at any time on duty.
  • Record must be free from conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or domestic violence, and from an excessive number of citations for traffic violations.
  • Background history should indicate responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgement and the ability to relate well to others.