Police ; Police Officer

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community.

Police Recruits are non-sworn (civilian) employees who attend a police academy to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of this training, they are sworn in as Police Officers at a salary of $8,818.00 - $10,719.00 per month, plus benefits and salary incentives, some of which are listed below:

• Career Development Pay:
  • Level 1: 5%
  • Level 2: 10%
  • Level 3: 15%
• Advanced Post: 2%
• Bilingual: $535.95 or $267.98 depending on the level of fluency

• Shift Differential: 5%
• Field Training Officer, Detective/Investigator, Motor Officer: 2.5%
• K9 Officer, Helicopter Pilot: 5%

For more information on incentive pay, please see Articles IV, V & VI of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) Memorandum of Understanding.

Police Officers are key participants in a partnership with the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents. This community support and the diversity of cultures in Santa Ana make it an exciting and demanding place to work.

Successful officers are characterized by the ability to make sound decisions which are based on fact, not emotion, quickly and repeatedly throughout the day. They demonstrate a strong sense of fairness and the ability to apply both the spirit and letter of the law within legal parameters of discretion. They embrace the principles of Community Oriented Policing by exhibiting a genuine concern for the safety of the community and the quality of life of its citizens, successful Police Officers are alert and ready to take action.

They enjoy both working alone and as an integral part of a team effort. Ideal candidates are proficient in writing reports and handling paperwork and willingly work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.

Please refer to this link to see a comprehensive list of job functions:
Essential Functions

To be further considered, all applicants must meet all requirements defined by P.O.S.T. in addition to those set forth by our agency.

One year of work experience in any field, A.A. or B.A. degree, and/or military experience is highly desirable.

Please refer to this link for a list of requirements:
Requirements

Please refer to this link to see a list of Santa Ana Police Department's Hiring Guidelines:
Hiring Guidelines

Bilingual fluency is not required at this time. Applicants interested in receiving bilingual pay upon completion of the academy must be fluent in both English and any one of the following languages:
Spanish, Vietnamese, Samoan, Hmong, Korean, or Cambodian.

NOTE:

If you have failed the written examination or oral interview examination, you must wait at least three months to reapply. Individuals who have failed the psychological evaluation or Chief's file review must wait one year before reapplying.

If you pass the initial application, supplemental questionnaire, and background screenings, and possess the most pertinent qualifications, in order to be placed on the eligible list, you must pass each of the following components (except the bilingual fluency exam):

Please note, all dates listed below are subject to change depending on organizational needs.

Frontline Examination includes multiple-choice video simulations and computer administered test in which candidates must complete the following three test components: a video-based human relations test, report writing, and reading…