Police Officer Pre-Trained; Academy Graduated

Police Officer Pre‑Trained (Academy Graduated)

Apply for the Police Officer Pre‑Trained (Academy Graduated) role at the City of Buena Park Police Department. The position is open to candidates who have graduated from a California police academy but are not currently employed as a police officer in a California law‑enforcement agency. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and may close without prior notice.

Up to $137,467 annually. 5% salary increase effective July 4, 2026. $12,000 signing bonus divided into three $4,000 payments (at hire, after field training and probation, and after second year of service).

• Enforce federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances related to public safety and law enforcement.
• Patrol assigned area of the city by vehicle or on foot to detect and prevent crime and maintain order; may operate a motorcycle or bicycle as part of special assignment.
• Prepare citations, arrest reports, crime reports, observation reports, vehicular incident and pursuit forms, injury reports, collision reports, and impounded property reports.
• Respond to radio messages and citizen requests for protection of life, property, and public assistance; appear at crimes and scenes of disorder and determine proper course of action.
• Give verbal warnings and issue citations; inspect premises; assist in the investigation of crimes; conduct preliminary investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, armed robberies, vehicle accidents, deaths or other incidents involving possible violation of public safety laws and codes.
• Question suspects, interview victims and witnesses; book property and evidence; perform basic crime scene investigation; testify in court regarding facts, circumstances, and violations; complete field and follow‑up investigations.
• Take written statements; examine conditions of accident scenes; clear scene of obstructions and damaged vehicles; note and report traffic hazards; provide first aid for injured persons or request medical attention in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Report abandoned or damaged vehicles; inspect establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment, and other public gatherings and assure that proper licenses and permits are in effect.
• Intervene in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; monitor status of parolees and individuals on probation status, including court orders.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with citizens, business owners, and other members of the community.
• Participate in police briefings, exercises, training courses, and programs.
• Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and take custody of prisoners; guard and transport prisoners; provide meals and complete daily records.
• When assigned to reserve detail, track and coordinate the scheduling and training of Reserve Police Officers.
• When assigned to traffic detail, enforce specialized traffic and motor vehicle codes and prepare traffic and collision reports and investigation records; set up DUI monitoring; coordinate work with Department of Motor Vehicles and Courts.
• When assigned to field training officer detail, organize, coordinate, and provide officer training in the field related to proper surveillance, handling of traffic stops, and preparation of departmental reports.
• When assigned to K‑9 detail, assist in searches of suspects and properties; train animals and conduct exercises of proper pursuit and control methods; feed and maintain animals.
• When assigned to detective detail, conduct crime scene investigations and pursue cases involving the collection of additional evidence, identification and interviewing of victims and suspects, and prosecution of cases within the court system.
• When assigned to SWAT detail, respond to emergency calls involving hostages, barricaded suspects, suicide threats, bomb threats, deadly use of force, high‑risk search and arrest warrant service, and related incidents.
• When assigned to gang detail, monitor and investigate associations of individuals who belong to known gangs; determine means of gaining access and information from informants related to actual or…