Police Officer (Experienced & Academy Graduates)

Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa Police Department

Salary: $94,680.00 – $126,864.00 Annually.

Requirements:

  • Academy Graduate: California POST Basic Police Academy certificate of graduation (dated within the past 18 months of application date).
  • Experienced Police Officer candidates must attach the following: Current California POST Basic certificate (or higher) or CA POST requalification Course certificate. Out-of-State applicants: California POST Basic Course Waiver.
  • Must be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.
  • College course work with an emphasis in police science, social sciences, or related field is desirable.
  • Class C California Driver’s License. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.
  • Vision: 20/20 each eye corrected or uncorrected. Normal color vision.
  • Hearing: Normal hearing acuity.
  • Height/Weight: In proportion to age and frame.
  • Citizenship: Legal authorization to work in the United States under federal law.
  • Age: 21 years of age or older at the time of appointment.