Top 51 Police officer Jobs in Orange, Ca

Police Officer Trainee
City of Anaheim, CA —Anaheim, CA
- $88,441.60 - $130,644.80 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Police Recruit
City of Irvine —Irvine, CA
- $51.33 - $82.36 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Police Recruit (Police Officer Recruit)
City of Santa Ana —Santa Ana, CA
- $87,492 - $106,368 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Military
- English
Police Officer
University of California, Irvine —Irvine, CA
- $48.26 - $60.68 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Police Recruit
City of Orange, CA —Orange, CA
- $6,245 a month
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer Academy Graduate
City of Santa Ana —Santa Ana, CA
- $110,052 - $133,776 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Military
- English
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
County of Orange —Orange County, CA
- $91,353.60 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Police Recruit
City of Chino —Chino, CA
- $8,333 - $121,536 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Police Officer (Academy Graduate/Lateral Entry)
City of Coronado, CA —Orange, CA
- $101,364.12 - $135,837.26 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driving
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Police Recruit
City of Tustin, CA —Tustin, CA
- $38.03 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Services Officer
City of Fountain Valley, CA —Fountain Valley, CA
- $25.00 - $30.39 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
Police Officer Trainee
City of Upland —Upland, CA
- $32.55 - $41.55 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
POLICE RECRUIT
City of Long Beach, CA —Long Beach, CA
- $42.25 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Free parking
- Paid parental leave
Police Recruit (Academy Enrolled)
City of Tustin, CA —Tustin, CA
- $38.03 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
POLICE RECRUIT
City of Huntington Beach, CA —Huntington Beach, CA
- $5,202 - $7,105 a month
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
Sheriff's Community Services Officer
County of Orange —Orange County, CA
- $58,115.20 - $78,291.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate
City of Irvine —Irvine, CA
- $106,766.40 - $171,308.80 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
Police Officer Pre-Trained (Academy Graduated)
City of Buena Park —Buena Park, CA
- $109,803.20 - $144,331.20 a year
- Extended hours
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
POLICE OFFICER
City of Huntington Beach, CA —Huntington Beach, CA
- $7,561.00 - $10,325.47 a month
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Residential
Police Cadet (Part-time)
City of Tustin, CA —Tustin, CA
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening

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Police Officer Trainee

City of Anaheim, CA -
Anaheim, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$88,441.60 - $130,644.80 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Writing skills
Employee relationship building
Radio communication systems
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Peace Officer Certification
Physical conditioning

Full Job Description

Description

The City of Anaheim Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn classification, participating in required law enforcement training in order to develop and meet the requirements of the entry-level Police Officer classification.

Upon successful completion of required training and graduation from the P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy, Police Officer Trainees are eligible to be promoted to the position of Police Officer on a probationary basis. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must earn and maintain a POST Basic Certificate upon completion of probation as a Police Officer. All non-probationary Police Officers must possess and maintain a valid POST Basic Certificate or higher for continued employment.

For more information about the hiring process, please visit JoinAnaheimPD.com.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Attend, participate, and successfully progress through pre-academy training and orientation program(s) and a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Police Academy. The components of the pre-academy and academy training include, but are not limited to: Leadership, professionalism, ethics, cultural diversity and discrimination awareness, criminal justice system, criminal law and statutes, juvenile law and procedure, laws of arrest, search and seizure, preservation and presentation of evidence, criminal investigation, report writing, emergency vehicle operations, patrol techniques, community policing and collaborative problem solving, vehicle pullovers, traffic enforcement, traffic collision investigation, arrest and control methods, defensive tactics, use of force, handling disputes, crime scene investigation, collection and processing of forensic evidence, care and proficient use of firearms and chemical agents, gang awareness, narcotics recognition and enforcement, and emergency management.

Participate in training programs in order to develop an awareness of the duties, activities, and responsibilities of a Police Officer.

Participate in physical fitness, agility, and conditioning exercises and self-defense exercises, first aid and CPR.

Learn, understand and interpret various laws, police practices, and procedures, including the principles of community-oriented policing.

Analyze problems and ability to learn how to rationally and calmly take appropriate action in stressful situations.

Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports and solve basic arithmetic problems.

May be required to work with and around specially trained police dogs.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Training/Education: Graduation from an accredited High School or successful completion of the G.E.D (General Educational Development) exam.

Abilities: Must be physically fit to perform the essential functions, including corrected or uncorrected vision of 20/20 or better; physical strength and agility to perform foot pursuit and physical restraint of suspects. Must have ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; exercise tact, self-restraint and good judgment; demonstrate collaborative problem-solving skills; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of employment.

License Required: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

Additional Requirements:

At least 21 years of age upon completion of the academy training.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Employees of the Anaheim Police Department must be permanent and fulltime residents of the State of California and live within a one hundred (100) mile radius of the City of Anaheim.

Note: Upon successful completion of required training and graduation from the P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy, Police Officer Trainees are eligible to be promoted to the position of Police Officer on a probationary basis. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must earn and maintain a POST Basic Certificate upon completion of probation as a Police Officer. All non-probationary Police Officers must possess and maintain a valid POST Basic Certificate or higher for continued employment.

Environmental Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents may be exposed to smoke/fumes/gas, live electricity, excessive heat/cold, inclement weather, high frequency noise, dirt/dust, grease/oil, chemicals and solvents/toxic agents and may infrequently be exposed to radiation, treated water, and pesticides.

Physical Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to stand, sit in a patrol car for long periods, walk; lift, carry, and pull up to 165 pounds; push; climb walls, fences, stairs and ladders, work at heights above ten feet and in confined spaces, stoop, twist, squat/kneel, crawl, run, grasp, repeatedly bend and move wrists, use both hands, legs and feet; speak, hear and understand radio communications, touch/feel, see at a distance and up close and have depth perception and normal color vision.

Supplemental Information

*** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ***

Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

Recruitment Steps:

1. Written Exam – POST PELLETB - tentatively scheduled for August 27 & 28, 2026. The City of Anaheim utilizes the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB).

The Applicant Preparation Guide (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) for the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery has been developed to provide helpful information about test format and content. This guide explains exactly what is tested in the exam and provides sample questions that can be used for practice. This guide also provides research-based information on the best strategies for answering test questions.

Applicants may not take the POST PELLETB within 30 calendar days of taking the exam with another department/agency.

PELLETB Waiver: Applicants who have taken the PELLETB within 365 days of application and achieved a T-score of T-51 or higher may request a waiver from the written exam. Applicants requesting to waive the written exam are required to submit proof of their qualifying T-score on agency letterhead from the agency that administered the exam. Screenshots of the letter will not be accepted. Applicants who possess a qualifying T-score must attach the required documentation to their application.

Applicants who possess a valid POST basic academy completion certificate must attach a copy of their certificate to their application.

*** PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION EXCEPT WHAT IS REQUESTED ABOVE. ***

2. Physical Ability Test, Oral Interview & Pre-Background Screening - tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Applicants who achieve a passing T-score of T-51 or higher on the written exam or submitted a T-score waiver or submitted a valid academy completion certificate will be invited to the physical ability test.

The physical ability test is a series of events and obstacles that candidates must successfully complete.

Physical Ability Test Standards

Applicants who achieve a passing score on the physical ability test will be invited to participate in the oral interview process. Successful candidates will be interviewed by a background investigator after the oral interview.

The following documents are required and must be completed and brought to the oral interview:

Preliminary Background Information Form / PHS
Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ)
Required Documents
Applicant Autobiography

Please provide as many of the required documents along with your Preliminary Background Information Form / PHS, BIQ, and Applicant Autobiography. Items such as transcripts, credit report or other missing documents can be provided upon your receiving them.

Further selection steps include, but are not limited to a background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol screening, and an interview with the Chief of Police. The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and/or past use of drugs, driving and employment history.

Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.

Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
Conviction of a hit-and run offense.
Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application.
Conviction of a felony crime.
Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children.
Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.

The following may result in disqualification:

Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
Prior nitrous oxide use.
Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe.
A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.

The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time

For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com

RETIREMENT BENEFITS – The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates

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