Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Trained) chez City of Orange, CA
City of Orange, CA · Orange, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Junior
- Bureau à Orange
About the Department

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 - see below for details) 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.
- 2 Six-foot Walls: Climb over one solid concrete wall and one chain-linked wall. (Candidates may make up to three attempts to get over each wall.)
- Dummy Drag: Lift, drag, and pull a 165 lbs. dummy for 35 ft.
- 500-Yard Run: Timed completion of the distance.
Retirement Benefits
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.
Salary Incentives
Officers assigned as the following receive:
Motor Officers- receive additional 6.5% pay per month
Detectives- receive additional 7.5% pay per month
Canine Handlers- receive additional 6.5% pay per month
Corporals in Patrol- receive additional 10.0% pay per month
Crime Scene Investigators- receive additional $250 per month
Field Training Officers- receive up to $475 per month
SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)- receive up to $200 per month
Shift Differential- receive additional 2% pay per month
- Bachelor's Degree - $450 per month
- Master's Degree (in an area related to Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or Management from an accredited university, as approved by the City Manager or a duly authorized designee) - $700 per month
- POST Intermediate Certificate - $200 per month
- POST Advanced Certificate - $250 per month
Longevity/Retention Pay- Officers with over 10 years of sworn service receive $200 per month, officers with over 15 years of sworn service receive $300 per month, officers with over 20 years of sworn service receive $400 per month, and officers with over 25 years of sworn service receive $500 per month.
Bilingual Pay- If qualified, officers may receive $300 per month.
Other Benefits
For complete Police Officer benefits information contained in the City of Orange Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), click here.
Automatic Disqualifiers
Prior to submitting an application, please read the Automatic Disqualifier Notice to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Lateral Police Officer Requirements
1. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
2. Candidates must be a graduate of a California certified POST Basic Police Academy and possess and maintain Basic POST Certificate. A physical ability test is required graduation from Police Academy occurred more than 6 months ago.
3. Must be currently employed as a sworn Peace Officer with a minimum of one year of full-time experience as a sworn Peace Officer.
4. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
5. Possession of a valid California driver license with good driving record.
6. All personnel hired by the Orange Police Department shall be a permanent and full-time resident of the State of California and reside no further than one hundred (100) road miles from Police Headquarters.
Academy-Trained Police Officer Requirements
1. Successful completion of a California certified P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy or current enrollment in an Academy.
2. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
3. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
4. At least 20 years of age at time of application and at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
5. Possession of a valid California driver license with good driving record.
6. All personnel hired by the Orange Police Department shall be a permanent and full-time resident of the State of California and reside no further than one hundred (100) road miles from Police Headquarters.