Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate

## Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate Applytime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R36
** 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:*
* ** You must be POST certified or have previous experience as a California Peace Officer to be considered as a Police Officer Lateral  
**** Hourly Base Pay - $51.33 - $82.36
**** Incentive Pay
*** Shift Differential:
Swing 2%,   Graveyard 4%
* Bilingual 2%
* Intermediate POST 5%
* Advanced POST 15.5% (Combined with Intermediate)
* Annual Health and Wellness Benefit $1,000
** Specialty Pay
*** SWAT, CNT, DRE, MAIT, EMT, Drone Team, and Mounted Unit 1.5%
* Field Training Officer 8%
* Detective, SRO, Traffic, and DARE 6%
* K9 Unit 7.2%
* Annual Equipment Reimbursement $300
** LONGEVITY PAY** (for all law enforcement time) will be assigned at the following benchmarks:
Completion of 9 years:  3%      Completion of 14 years: 6.09%      Completion of 19 years %
** Retirement
* * CalPERS 2.7% at 57 formula for new and “PEPRA” CalPERS members who joined on or after 1/1/2013. CalPERS 3% at 50 formula for “classic” CalPERS members who joined before 1/1/2013 and have never had more than a six-month break in service.

Note:

CalPERS will make the ultimate determination of retirement formula tier.

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 position would be an excellent opportunity.
Expedited Process:
As a Lateral or an Academy Graduate applicant, the written examination and physical agility test is waived.

* Out-of-State laterals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but are required, at a minimum, to complete the California POST Waiver course within the last 3 years.”
* 2026 Oral Interview Dates Thursday, September 24, 2026

Thursday, November 19, 2026

The Irvine Police Department's geographic policing model ensures a high level of community collaboration, strategic partnerships, and progressive problem solving. As a Police Officer, you will patrol designated areas of the City and respond to calls or complaints while taking necessary action.
** Your Impact:**
* ** 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.**
* ** Maintain knowledge of local ordinances and state laws, regulations, and City procedures.**
* ** Complete a Field Training Officer (FTO) program to prepare for patrol duties within designated areas of the City.**
* ** Find additional information in the Police Officer job description.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* ** You must be POST certified  or have previous experience as a California Peace Officer to be considered for this position.**
* ** 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.
****** Please attach a copy of your P.O.S.T. certificate if you are not currently working for a California law enforcement agency.
********* 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.
** The City
** Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to
* Money Magazine*. The City of Irvine has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, based upon FBI statistics on violent crime.

** Your Team
** The Public Safety Department is a full-service public safety…