Assistant; Deputy Police Chief

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation
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  Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an assessment center. Candidates are required to submit a resume along with a completed online application in order for the application package to be considered complete.
• Assessment Center
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  Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future full-time vacancies.

Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties. Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application.

Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.