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Job Description
City of Claremont
3% Increase for this position effective July 1, 2026
The City of Claremont Police Department is looking for highly energetic, motivated self-starters who are of the highest moral character to a ssist in the performance of a wide variety of routine law enforcement support duties. Police Aides are utilized in various areas within the Police Department, including Records, Overnight Parking, and Traffic.
Police Aides are often filled by individuals who are interested in a future career in law enforcement while attending college, as well as those who are not interested in becoming Police Officers but enjoy an environment of working with and helping people. This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) current vacancies and establish an Eligibility List for future vacancies.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Candidate applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview. Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change. Recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email.
OPEN DATE: May 13, 2026 CLOSE DATE: May 28, 2026 PANEL INTERVIEW: June 15, 2026
A background investigation will be conducted. Applicants must have a drug-free history, no involvement in criminal activity (whether arrested or not), good credit, and a solid work history.
The Position
The Police Aide is part-time and hours range from approximately 20 to 25 hours per week. Some assignments involve shift work and working various hours, including nights. Some assignments have set hours during normal business hours. The exact days and hours of work are normally assigned by the appropriate Bureau supervisor to meet the department needs.
All Police Aide assignments are made at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Typical duties include:- Assisting with training sessions
- Issuing parking tickets
- Setting-up police equipment in the field
- Assisting with at the front counter and Records Bureau
- Answering phone inquiries
- Assisting officers with a variety of field activities
- Maintain property and evidence
- Assist with jail operations
- Serve as Court Liaison Officer
- Assume duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.
Ideal Candidate
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience : Previous law enforcement-related experience is not required, but is desired.
Education: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school (or have a GED certificate). Completion of some college coursework in a law enforcement or related field is desirable
Licenses: Possession of a valid California State Class C driver's license.
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Additional Information
THE DEPARTMENT
The Claremont Police Department is committed to safeguarding and serve the Claremont community through timely, proactive, effective, and professional law enforcement services. The Police Department is comprised of three divisions, Administration, Operations, and Support Services. Within those divisions are distinct bureaus that include Administrative Services, Investigations, Patrol, Traffic, Records, Communications, and Jail.
The Claremont Police Department has 42 sworn personnel and 28 professional staff. The Police Department has an annual work plan that includes maintaining community contacts and outreach programs, responding to Priority 3 (emergency) calls for service within an average of four minutes, and investigating crimes occurring in the community with an emphasis on clearing investigations through identification, arrest, and prosecution of suspects.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Closing Date/Time: 5/28/2026 1:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Claremont
Show moreLocated approximately 30 miles east of Los Angeles, Claremont is a prestigious community consisting of 35,000 residents and 140 acres of developed parks and tree-lined streets. The City’s development has always been closely associated with the academically acclaimed Claremont Colleges: a consortium of five undergraduate and two graduate higher education institutions. The community takes pride in its rich cultural, educational and architectural heritage, as well as its small-town atmosphere.
Known throughout the region for its stately and beautiful single-family homes (many of historical significance), Claremont also offers condominiums, townhouses, and apartment living to meet varied needs and lifestyles.
In balance with residential development, there are thriving commercial and major industrial centers in Claremont as well as the historical downtown "Village."
The City has a well-educated, professional, and skilled labor force; quality and diversified residential areas; and excellent educational and recreational facilities. These attributes—along with progressive, well-managed City government and intense interest in community and cultural activities—make Claremont an ideal place to live and to conduct business.
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