Police Officer; Lateral​/Academy Trained

JOIN THE CITY OF ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER!

Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to the physical ability test on this date.

$10,000 hiring incentive (Lateral candidates only). $5,000 upon hire. $5,000 upon successful completion of probation.

The City of Orange is looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the community they serve by becoming a member of one of the best Police Departments in Orange County. Successful candidates will demonstrate a desire for a career as a Police Officer through their education and experience. Those candidates who, based on their application, best meet the needs of the City will be contacted for participation in the selection process which will include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Physical Ability Test (scored as a pass/fail) and an in‑person appraisal interview (100% of a candidate's score in the selection process).

• Obstacle Course (Foot Pursuit): 99 yards in length. Involves various turns, balance beams, and a hurdle.
• Two Six‑foot Walls:
  Climb over one solid concrete wall and one chain‑linked wall.
• Dummy Drag:
  Lift, drag, and pull a 165‑lb dummy for 35 ft.
• 500‑Yard Run:
  Timed completion of the distance.

The salary for Police Officer is $8,134 – $10,849 per month, plus very generous benefits and salary incentives.

An employee who is a Classic member of CalPERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 3.0% @ age 50 benefit formula with one year final compensation. Employees contribute 12.0% of salary on a pre‑tax basis as their full share of their member contribution.

Employees do not pay into Social Security. Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired sworn employees who are new CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% at age 57 defined benefit plan with three year final compensation, in accordance with Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).

New members will be required to pay half of normal retirement costs of pension reportable salary as their full share of their member contribution.

• Motor Officers – 6.5% additional pay per month
• Detectives – 7.5% additional pay per month
• Canine Handlers – 6.5% additional pay per month
• Corporals in Patrol – 10.0% additional pay per month
• DUI Team – 5.0% additional per month
• Homeless Engagement and Resource Team (HEART) – 5.0% additional per month
• Bike Team – 5.0% additional per month
• Crime Scene Investigators – $250 additional per month
• Drug Recognition Expert – $250 additional per month
• Field Training Officers – up to $475 per month
• SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) – up to $200 per month
• Shift Differential – 2% additional pay per month

• Bachelor’s Degree – $450 per month
• Master’s Degree (related to Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or Management) – $700 per month
• POST Intermediate Certificate – $200 per month
• POST Advanced Certificate – $250 per month

Officers not in special assignments with over 6 years of service with the Orange Police Department receive 5% of base salary per month.

Officers with over 10 years of sworn service receive $200 per month; over 15 years – $300 per month; over 20 years – $400 per month; over 25 years – $500 per month.

If qualified, officers may receive $300 per month.

Orange Police Officers work a 3/12 schedule for Patrol Officers and a 4/10 schedule for all special assignments. Employees receive 105 hours per year of holiday accrual, and 80 hours of vacation for the first 4 years of service. Vacation accrual increases to 120 hours upon 5 years, and to a maximum of 220 hours after 30 years. The City also pays court standby pay.

In addition to retirement, the City offers an optional Deferred Compensation Plan.

For complete Police Officer benefits information…