Police Officer

$12,500 HIRING INCENTIVE

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

$5,000 paid at completion of academy

$5,000 at successful completion of probation

$2,500 at end of two years of employment

Under direct supervision, participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs.

The Police Officer Recruit is the police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial basic police officer academy training.

Incumbents will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry-level police officer with full police authority upon successful and satisfactory completion of the California POST Academy training.

• Attends and completes a basic POST certified police officer training academy designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and specialized training in various laws, police practices and procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning.
• Participates in initial departmental training and orientation programs and physical conditioning including field training under direct supervision for the purpose of developing awareness of functions, activities and responsibilities of a police officer.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
• Promotes community policing, attends community meetings, and participates in community-based programs; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CANDIDATES MUST BE 20½ AT TIME OF APPLICATION

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college coursework in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.

• Prior experience in law enforcement is desirable. License and Certifications
  • Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's license.
  Special Requirements
  • Must be able to pass a California POST background investigation which includes a physical exam, psychological exam, and polygraph exam.
  • Must be able to pass a written exam and a physical fitness test administered by the Human Resources Department.
  • The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
  • The position requires both near and far vision, the ability to distinguish colors and acute hearing. Additionally, incumbents may work outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold.
  • The position entails working in hazardous situations, and may involve abusive persons, potential physical violence and the potential risk of exposure to chemical and biological hazards in the performance of law enforcement duties.
  • The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles, operate a variety of law enforcement equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at minimum.

  Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

  Important Application Information and Instructions

  The City of Redlands reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.

  • PELLETB WRITTEN EXAM SCHEDULED 2/18/26*
  • PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF 2/23/26*
  • ADDITIONAL INFO TO FOLLOW
  • * Dates subject to change.

  Applicants who possess a bachelor's degree or have a PELLETB T-Score of T42 of higher within the last twelve (12) months can be waived from taking the PELLETB. Please ensure your transcripts or proof of T-Score is attached to your application.

  Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the…