Police Recruit

Salary: $42.25 Hourly

Closing Date: 9/18/2026

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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:

• 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.
• Recent college coursework in related fields. Bilingual language ability (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) is desirable for some positions.