Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine.
Pay Range:
About the Opportunity:
At the City of Irvine, we strive to make a difference within a progressive, forward-thinking organization in an environment that embraces diversity, creativity, and respect. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement as part of a world class agency, the Police Officer Recruit position would be an excellent opportunity.
As a Police Officer Recruit, you must complete a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy. After successful completion of a six-month P.O.S.T. academy, you will be promoted to the position of Police Officer.
Police Recruits will start at $37.80 per hour.
Police Officer Salary Upon Graduation:
$51.33- $82.36 Hourly
Your Impact:
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. Information about the public safety background process may be found at our Police Department Employment page.
This recruitment may establish an eligibility list for the Police Recruit. Future vacancies may be filled through this recruitment.
Find additional Information in the Police Recruit job description.
Written Exam
Candidates will be offered an in-person written exam proctored at the station. In-person testing is offered on a monthly basis.
Please note the following:
Seating accommodations are limited. Candidates who do not respond or schedule an examination time after multiple invitations may need to reapply.
The City of Irvine’s written exam is not the POST exam and t-scores from other agencies are not accepted as a substitute.
If you have previously taken the City of Irvine’s written exam, you will be eligible to retest 3 months after the previous exam date.
Written Exam Dates
Click here to view upcoming testing dates
Retirement
Full-time employees will be enrolled in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), which is a defined benefit plan. The City offers membership in the California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS). Retirement formula based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. Candidates hired as new PERS members will be enrolled in a 2.0% at62 formula while in the academy and enrolled in a 2.7% at 57 formula when hired as a Police Officer. Retirement formulas will be confirmed with selected candidates prior to appointment.
Health Plan
The City currently offers medical, dental, andvision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents. In addition, the City provides life insurance and a disability plan for employees.
Leave Time
80 to 160 hours of annual vacation accrual, depending on years of service; 12paid holidays per year; 96 hours of sick leave per year; and 120 hours of annual personal leave. The City currently operates on a 36/44 hour work week schedule.
Benefits
Health and Wellness benefit $1000 per year; Flexible Spending Account that allows pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses; and a City Wellness program that includes on-site fitness centers.
Your Team
The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may requires an accommodation. To contact Human Resources, please call 949-724-6067 or email recruitment@cityofirvine.org.
E-Verify
The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.
Pay Range:
About the Opportunity:
At the City of Irvine, we strive to make a difference within a progressive, forward-thinking organization in an environment that embraces diversity, creativity, and respect. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement as part of a world class agency, the Police Officer Recruit position would be an excellent opportunity.
As a Police Officer Recruit, you must complete a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy. After successful completion of a six-month P.O.S.T. academy, you will be promoted to the position of Police Officer.
Police Recruits will start at $37.80 per hour.
Police Officer Salary Upon Graduation:
$51.33- $82.36 Hourly
Your Impact:
- Ensure a high level of community collaboration, strategic partnerships, and progressive problem solving.
- Complete a 20-week Field Training Officer (FTO) program to prepare for patrol duties within designated areas of the city.
- Investigate crime against persons or property, make arrests, and enforce traffic regulations.
- Write police reports, testify in court, and perform other related law enforcement duties.
- Interface closely with all segments of the community.
- Find additional information in the Police Recruit job description.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of 60 college level units or an AA degree and or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Requires possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver license.
All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. Information about the public safety background process may be found at our Police Department Employment page.
This recruitment may establish an eligibility list for the Police Recruit. Future vacancies may be filled through this recruitment.
Find additional Information in the Police Recruit job description.
Written Exam
Candidates will be offered an in-person written exam proctored at the station. In-person testing is offered on a monthly basis.
Please note the following:
Seating accommodations are limited. Candidates who do not respond or schedule an examination time after multiple invitations may need to reapply.
The City of Irvine’s written exam is not the POST exam and t-scores from other agencies are not accepted as a substitute.
If you have previously taken the City of Irvine’s written exam, you will be eligible to retest 3 months after the previous exam date.
Written Exam Dates
Click here to view upcoming testing dates
Retirement
Full-time employees will be enrolled in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), which is a defined benefit plan. The City offers membership in the California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS). Retirement formula based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. Candidates hired as new PERS members will be enrolled in a 2.0% at62 formula while in the academy and enrolled in a 2.7% at 57 formula when hired as a Police Officer. Retirement formulas will be confirmed with selected candidates prior to appointment.
Health Plan
The City currently offers medical, dental, andvision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents. In addition, the City provides life insurance and a disability plan for employees.
Leave Time
80 to 160 hours of annual vacation accrual, depending on years of service; 12paid holidays per year; 96 hours of sick leave per year; and 120 hours of annual personal leave. The City currently operates on a 36/44 hour work week schedule.
Benefits
Health and Wellness benefit $1000 per year; Flexible Spending Account that allows pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses; and a City Wellness program that includes on-site fitness centers.
Your Team
The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may requires an accommodation. To contact Human Resources, please call 949-724-6067 or email recruitment@cityofirvine.org.
E-Verify
The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.
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City of Irvine
The City of Irvine was incorporated on December 28, 1971, under the general laws of the State of California. We operate under a charter law form of government which was adopted in 1975, meaning we have a City Council-City Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to function as the chief administrator of the City. City Council sets the policy directions for the City, and the City Manager is charged with implementing those directions. Additionally, the City Manager keeps the Council informed of City operations, prepares the annual budget, oversees special programs, and coordinates the various department activities.
Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities and encompasses over 66 square miles and has a current population of more than 310,000. We contract for fire and medical services with the County of Orange, and have three independent districts: library, educational and utility services.
Other government services include: animal control; building and safety regulation and inspection; general administrative services; planning and zoning; police; public facility/capital improvement construction; recreation and cultural programs; refuse collection and recycling; street lighting; street maintenance; landscape maintenance and transportation management.
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