As of June 22, 2024
Police Officer Recruit Police Officer
$5,176 - $6,604 monthly $7,793 - $10,244 monthly
(Plus Academy Costs/expenses while a recruit)
***$10,000 SIGNING BONUS***
Successful Candidates will be paid $3,334 of the Signing Bonus at the time of hire, $3,333 after completion of a Field Training Program and 18-Month Probationary Period, and $3,333 at the completion of the second year of service.
Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS until positions are filled. Apply early! This position may close at any time without notice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit application materials as soon as possible.
Law Enforcement is at its finest here at the City of Buena Park Police Department. With new state-of-the-art facilities and a community-oriented proactive approach on crime, the City of Buena Park Police Department offers a work environment unmatched in Orange County.
Would you like to be part of a team that believes in investing in partnerships with the community, proactive crime prevention, community education, and overall effective police work?
If so, the City of Buena Park Police Department features: Patrol Services, Traffic Services/Enforcement, K9 Unit, and SWAT * Youth Explorer Program, School Resource Officer Program, and the Citizens Assisting Police (CAP) Volunteer Program * Crime Prevention, Investigative Services Bureau, and Forensics * Regional Narcotics Suppression Program, Gang Unit, Community Impact Team (CIT), and Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (G.R.I.P.) Crimes: Persons Unit/Property Unit and the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT)
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of Community Oriented Policing is practiced by all Buena Park Police Personnel. The Buena Park Police Department believes in investing in partnerships with the community and actively pursues opportunities for community education. Through the development of unique teams, such as the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF), Community Impact Team (CIT), as well as teams of officers working in specific problem areas, the Buena Park Police Department has been able to have a significant impact on crime and build strong community trust.
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Equipment
The Buena Park Police Department is proud of its state-of-the-art facility built in 2009. Our facilities were built with the future of police work in mind.
- 24/7 Expansive Employee Gym with impressive locker room facilities for both men and women
- Large patrol equipment storage lockers located near police cars
- On site weapons training facility
- State-of-the-art tactical equipment
- High Tech Dispatch Center
- The latest computer technology with the focus on paperless processes
- Dictation Services available for report writing
Working Environment Encourages Career Growth
Education and advancement are encouraged and rewarded through generous training opportunities and robust promotional opportunities. Proactive police work is encouraged through opportunities for advanced investigation and collaborative relationships with detectives as a regular course of business for Buena Park Police Officers. Alternative work schedules, such as a 3/12 work week and Special Event overtime opportunities, such as Knott's Berry Farm and Community Events, are also available.
Training Provided - Police Academy
Career-minded individuals will be enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Police Academy in a non-sworn capacity under the sponsorship of the Buena Park Police Department. After meeting all state mandated academy requirements, including graduation from the Police Academy, incumbents will be considered for promotion to Police Officer.
If you are ready to meet the challenge and meet the qualifications described below APPLY TODAY!
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
High School graduation or G.E.D. is required. Completion of up to 60 semester level units related to general education and police science is highly desirable. For specialty assignments, completion of all required training and certification related to the special position assignment.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A valid Class C California driver's license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.
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Satisfactory completion of Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification is required within three years of assignment to this classification.
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Ability to work extended hours in order to meet shift needs, complete reports, attend meetings, or conduct police business.
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Employees who become department employees on or after January 1, 1987, shall, as a condition of their continued employment, refrain from smoking tobacco or any other non-tobacco substance at any time on or off duty. Violation of this condition of employment shall be deemed good cause for dismissal.
Vision: No more than 20/100 uncorrected and 20/30 corrected and freedom from uncorrectable color blindness. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Age: Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment.
Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States OR permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has already applied for citizenship.
Psychological: Applicants must undergo a psychological assessment by a qualified professional to determine their suitability for the position.
Polygraph Examination: Applicants will be administered an integrity test, and a polygraph examination.
Background Investigation: Applicants will undergo a complete, comprehensive, P.O.S.T. approved background Investigation.
Character: Applicants must be of good character and reputation. Applicants will be fingerprinted and records checked in both state and federal bureaus. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses. Credit rating, if established, must be satisfactory.
APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT:
Tentative Testing Schedule (dates subject to change):
MANDATORY INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Monday, March 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
at Buena Park Community Center, Ball Room, 6688 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90621
AGILITY TESTING/WRITTEN EXAM: Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9:00 AM
Orange County Sheriff's Academy, Tustin
ORAL INTERVIEWS: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interview and/or written exams, physical agility testing, and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.
The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.
The City of Buena Park Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy requires that all applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.
