Law Enforcement

Overview

ABOUT ARCADIA:
Nestled along the rolling foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro Gold Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods.

It has been named as the Best City in California in which to Raise Kids and the Most Business
- Friendly City in Los Angeles County in 2017. Arcadia’s Community of Homes provides a quality of life that aims to go Above & Beyond expectations.

ABOUT US:

At the Arcadia Police Department, making a positive difference is the guiding principle that shapes our decisions. We value professionalism, integrity, work ethic, positive attitude, and camaraderie. If you are interested in expanding your career in law enforcement, we welcome your application. Explore the wide array of special assignments and career opportunities our premier organization has to offer. Join us to serve a community that supports and appreciates its Police Department.

• CalPERS retirement plan
• City-paid vision plan
• City-paid life insurance policy
• Monthly benefit allowance of:
  • $620 Employee only
  • $700 Employee + 1
  • $900 Family Plan

This is a continuous recruitment and periodic testing will be conducted.

Apply Online – Submit a detailed, thorough application.

Written Exam (Pass/Fail) – Candidates must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a score of 50 or above. Applicants who have a qualifying PELLETB score within the last 12 months may attach their results to their application for consideration.

Physical Agility Test (Pass/Fail) – Candidates who pass the written test are invited to participate in the physical agility test and must pass to continue.

Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%) – Candidates who pass prior components are invited to participate in the oral interview panel and must pass with a score of 70% or above to be placed on the eligibility list.

Chief’s Interview – The Chief of Police and Arcadia Command Staff interview candidates to determine readiness to join the Arcadia Police Department.

Background Check – An extensive background check will be conducted.

Psychological Examination – Candidates who pass the background check undergo a psychological exam to evaluate ability to handle stresses of a law enforcement career.

Medical Examination – Candidates who pass the psychological examination undergo a medical evaluation to assess ability to perform essential duties.

Differences in the classifications of Law Enforcement Recruit, Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service), and Police Officer (Lateral) within the City of Arcadia are noted as follows:

• Law Enforcement Recruit
• Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service)
• Police Officer (Lateral)

Applicants for the Law Enforcement Recruit position are not required to be enrolled in a P.O.S.T. certified police academy. Applicants for the Law Enforcement Recruit (Pre-Service) must be either currently enrolled in a P.O.S.T. certified police academy or have completed one within the last 12 months. Applicants for the Police Officer (Lateral) must have one year of experience with the public and current employment as a California peace officer or as a peace officer in another state with a California P.O.S.T Waiver of Attendance Certificate.

Review the minimum requirements noted in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job bulletin for each position.

Under general supervision, the Law Enforcement Recruit is a non-sworn trainee classification designed to employ Police Officer candidates in a non-sworn status during pre-academy training. Upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T. certified police academy, background investigation, and all P.O.S.T requirements, the recruit will be eligible for advancement to Police Officer. Recruits not successful in completing…