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Police Recruit

City of Tustin

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Jan 12, 2026

Salary
$36+/hr
Location
Tustin, CA, CA, US
Type
Full-time
Education
Master
Visa
Not sponsored
Source
GovernmentJobs

Description

The City of Tustin Police Department is currently seeking applicants for Police Recruit. This is an entry-level position in which new hires will be placed in a local, 6-month POST certified Police Academy paid for by the City.  This recruitment is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.

THE DEPARTMENT

The City of Tustin Police Department operates under a community policing philosophy with approximately 100 sworn positions. The Department provides its officers opportunities to gain exposure to a wide variety of municipal police activities (Patrol Officer, Investigator, Field Training, K-9, Motors, Gang Reduction and Directed Enforcement, Professional Standards & Training and School Resources).

SELECTION PROCESS

Each component listed below must be passed in order to continue to the next phase. Applicants will receive written notification of their current status in the selection process.

1. Written Exam – Pass/Fail

2. Physical Agility Exam – Pass/Fail

3. Oral Board Interview

4. Background Investigation and Polygraph Examination

5. Police Chief's Interview

6. Psychological and Medical Examinations (upon conditional offer of employment)

Candidates successfully completing all components of the selection process will be placed on an employment eligibility list from which hires may be made. The eligible list is valid for one year. The duration of the selection process typically lasts 6-9 months. 

***IMPORTANT*** A comprehensive background investigation and polygraph will be conducted on any eligible persons considered for hire. Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may be grounds for disqualification. A pre-employment medical, psychological evaluation AND a drug screen will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.

Successful candidates are appointed in a non-sworn capacity while attending a POST certified Basic Police Academy under the sponsorship of the City of Tustin Police Department. Curriculum includes coursework mandated by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and/or the local Police Academy Advisory Committee. After meeting all department, State mandated and academy requirements, including graduation from the Police Academy, incumbents are considered for promotion to the position of sworn Police Officer. Once appointed to a sworn Police Officer position, successful completion of the Department's field training requirements (approximately 6 months) within an 18-month probationary period is required. Sworn officers perform the full range of law enforcement duties.
Age: Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

• Physical: Excellent physical condition. Must be physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Tustin Police Officer as determined by a physical agility test, medical examination and psychological evaluation. Normal hearing and color vision; vision 20/100 in each eye correctable to 20/20; weight proportional to height.

• Authorization to Work: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

• Background: Must be of good moral character with no convictions for a felony or crimes of moral turpitude and be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation.

• License: At time of appointment, candidate must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Language: Must have fluent command of the English language in both oral and written form.
For a complete job specification, CLICK HERE.

The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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