Salary: $3,646.00 - $10,306.00 Biweekly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: F23NN-25B
Department: Police - (CL)
Opening Date: 05/26/2023
Closing Date: 8/1/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
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Applications are available online beginning Friday, May 26, 2023, through 4:30 pm, on

Friday, August 1, 2025.
This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $6,000 hiring bonus, $1000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $54,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here.
To learn more about salary and benefits click here

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Patrols an assigned area by car, foot, or motorcycle to maintain law and order; regulates traffic; response to radio and telephone dispatches; investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, and complaints; makes arrests, guards prisoners and questions suspects; issues citations and serves subpoenas and warrants; investigate or assists in investigating vice conditions, crimes reported or persons arrested; prepares evidence and appears in court; administers first aid and renders assistance to the injured; reports unsafe or hazardous conditions; prepares log of activities and keeps records; may act as radio dispatcher or jailer; assists in administrative and operational activities; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:

Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics:
• Sound collaborative decision-making, judgment, and diplomacy skills;
• Ability to show empathy towards the community and colleagues;
• Service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse backgrounds and experiences;
• Strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior and accountability;
• Courage to intervene and protect against unethical behavior; and
• Ability to effectively communicate, face-to-face, and in writing, with community members.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:

Proof of Completion from a California POST Certified Basic Academy within 2 years of issuance. (Note: certificate is valid for 3 years and must be valid at the time of hire. If the certificate expires during the life of the eligible list, the candidate will become ineligible for hire and be removed from the eligible list.)*

Additional Requirements to File:
• U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency;
• Twenty-one years of age or older;
• A valid driver's license;
• Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law;
• No felony convictions;
• Possess good observation, writing, communication, and human relations skills;
• Possess good leadership and public service qualities;
• Ability to make sound decisions; read, comprehend, and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength;
• Ability to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population;
• Ability to exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations.

*Proof of required documents, such as Basic POST certificate, DD - 214 Member 4 for Veteran's Credit, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to:
• Read and make sound decisions;
• Comprehend and retain technical training materials;
• Endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength;
• Be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population;
• Exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations. Possess good:
• Observation, writing, communication and human relation skills; and
• Leadership and public service qualities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Recent college coursework in related field is desirable. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Southeast Asian languages are highly desirable.
SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application Packet.........................................................................................Qualifying

This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous, non-competitive process. Applications are evaluated based on training, experience, education, certificates, and/or licenses. There is no examination.

This is a continuous eligible list, which will expire in six months, but may be extended. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements to file will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit first and then in the order in which applications were filed.

If you do not receive notification, two (2) weeks after filing, contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

Individuals identified as the best-qualified applicants will be called to participate in the final selection procedure administered by the Police Department.

After a conditional offer of employment, all prospective employees must pass a thorough background investigation and a job-related medical examination. In addition, physical ability, polygraph and psychological examinations will be given.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. F23NN-23B MC:PO 05/24/2023
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this supplemental application is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position of Police Officer (Academy Graduate). These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates to advance further in the process. Do not leave any questions unanswered. Resumes will not be considered as part of the Civil Service application process and may not be substituted in lieu of the required application packet. The application and supplemental must be completed by the filing deadline for consideration. Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:Proof of Completion from a California POST Certified Basic Academy within 2 years of issuance. (Note: certificateis valid for 3 years and must be valid at the time of hire. If the certificate expires during the life of the eligible list,the candidate will become ineligible for hire and be removed from the eligible list.)*NOTE: Proof of Basic Academy Certificate must be uploaded to the application at the time of filing.

I have completed a California POST Certified Basic Academy within 2 years of filing.
I have completed a California POST Certified Basic Academy however, it has been more than 2 years since completion.
I have not completed a California POST Certified Basic Academy.

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Proof of Completion from a California POST Certified Basic Academy within 2 years of issuance must be uploaded to the application at the time of filing. (Note: certificate is valid for 3 years and must be valid at the time of hire. If the certificate expires during the life of the eligible list, the candidate will become ineligible for hire and be removed from the eligible list.)*Please provide the following for the Academy from which you graduated.-Full Name of the Academy -Address of the Academy-Date of Academy Completion
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Are you a U.S. High School graduate or have passed the General Education Development (GED) or equivalency test indicating high school graduation level?Do not attach proof. Proof will be required at the time of a conditional offer of employment.

I am a graduate of a US High School or have passed the General Education Development (GED) or equivalency test indicating high school graduation level, or higher education.
I currently DO NOT have a US High School diploma or the General Education Development (GED) or equivalency test indicating high school graduation level, or higher education; however, I am in the process of acquiring status.
I do not meet the aforementioned requirements. Selecting this option would disqualify you from applying for this position.

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Are you twenty and a half years of age or older?Do not attach proof. Proof will be required at the time of a conditional offer of employment.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?Do not attach proof. Proof will be required at the time of a conditional offer of employment.

Yes, I have a have a valid driver's license.
No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?Do not attach proof. Proof will be required at the time of a conditional offer of employment.

Yes, legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law
No, I am notlegally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

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A requirement for the position of Police Recruit, candidates must NOT have felony convictions; having a felony conviction will result in disqualification.Do you have a felony conviction?

I do NOT have any felony convictions.
I have a felony conviction and understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from the position.

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A requirement for the position of Police Recruit, candidates must NOT be on court ordered probation at time of filing or appointment; being on court ordered probation will result in disqualification.

I am NOT on court ordered probation.
I am on court ordered probation. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from the position.

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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:The following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are required for the position. Ability to:• Read and make sound decisions;• Comprehend and retain technical training materials;• Endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength;• Be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population; and• Exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations.Possess good:• Observation, writing, communication and human relation skills; and• Leadership and public service qualities.I understand that if I am selected for the position, I must be willing and able to do all of the aforementioned.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (optional):Bilingual and/or Bi-literate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desired for some positions.Indicate, by checking the appropriate box or boxes, if you possess any of the following skills:

Bilingual and/or Bi-literate English/Spanish
Bilingual and/or Bi-literate English/Khmer
Bilingual and/or Bi-literate English/Tagalog

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College coursework in related fields is desirable. (optional)If you have completed college coursework in related fields, please provide the requested information below.-College/University-Field of Study-Units Completed-Degree Completed
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Are you claiming Veteran's Preference? Note: If you answer "YES", a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 Form (or other appropriate documentation) must be attached with your application at time of filing.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSBy answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete.Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services:

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I understand that if I am offered employment I will be required to successfully pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. The investigation will cover information regarding relatives, references, acquaintances, educational background, residential history, employment history, DMV record, criminal history, military service records, financial status, legal history, drug use and related areas. Do you understand this requirement?

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By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online.If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that:1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment; andI understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

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