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Azusa Police Department

WELCOME TO THE AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Canyon City 

Azusa is located about 24 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Azusa is at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, which is the entrance to the San Gabriel Canyon, hence the city's nickname, "The Canyon City."

The city's total area is nine square miles, with a resident population of approximately 50,000.  The median annual income in Azusa is about $65,912, and the average age of our residents is 29 years old. Azusa's largest ethnicity is Hispanic at 62.5%, followed by White at 18%, and Asian at 14.4%.

Azusa is home to Azusa Pacific University, a private Christian university, and Dhammakaya Open University, a private Buddhist university. The Azusa Unified School District oversees 19 public schools, which cover grades K-12. Public transportation services are offered by Foothill Transit bus and Metrolink rail.

Making Progress

The department has 55 sworn police officers and 28 civilian professional staff members providing law enforcement services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Officers are assigned to positions such as Patrol, Detective Bureau, or the Traffic Division. Additionally, officers may work collateral duties such as the Gang Unit, Field Training Officer, Terrorism Liaison Officer, Homeless Assistance Liaison Officer, School Resource Officer, SWAT, Drones, or Social Media. Civilian professional staff are assigned to the Records Division, Dispatch Center, Office of Emergency Management, Administration, Patrol, and Training Bureau. 

 

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Jun 13, 2026
Part time
Special Services Officer (Part-time) Azusa
$30.19 - $36.69 hourly
Azusa Police Department Azusa, CA
This is a part-time position with a maximum of 19 hours per week.  The work schedule could be days, evenings and/or weekends.   SALARY INFORMATION $29.31 - $35.62 Hourly DEADLINE TO APPLY: Online applications will be accepted beginning  Monday , December 30, 2024. . Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. DEFINITION Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, the Special Services Officer performs security duties at city-owned facilities (to include buildings and outdoor spaces) and books and processes arrestees; provides security and care for persons in custody; prepares arrestees for court; transports arrestees to court and outside detention facilities; coordinate...
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Police Dispatcher Lateral Azusa
$5,466 monthly
Azusa Police Department Azusa, CA
Now Eligible for a $10,000 Bonus! $1,700  - Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits. Bilingual Incentive Pay, Longevity Pay, & so much more! Full-Time Police Dispatcher - $5,307.29 - $6,451.04/monthly. Part-Time Police Dispatcher - $30.62 - $37.22/hourly.   Please note the benefits listed under the benefits tab do not apply to part-time employees. Only full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Part-time employees typically work up to 19 hours a week, cannot work more than 28 hours a week, serve at will, and are exempt from the Civil Service System. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS RESUME TYPING CERTIFICATE : 1) 40 NET words per minute; 2) within 12 months of application submission; 3) in-person test required ;  4) five-minute timed test. POSITION DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, serves as a emergency communications professional responsible for ensuring...
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Lateral Azusa
$97,585 yearly
Azusa Police Department Azusa, CA
Eligible for $15,000 Bonus! SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION $45.55 - $58.13 Hourly $7,895.29  - $10,076.61 Monthly $94,743.48 - $120.919.32 Annually $1,700  - Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits. Education Incentive Pay, Bilingual Incentive Pay & so much more! To be considered as a Police Officer Lateral, applicants must be actively employed by another POST-certified agency in order to transfer. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met.  You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.  The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH RESUME POST...
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Police Dispatcher (PT/FT) Azusa
$5,466 monthly
Azusa Police Department Azusa, CA
$1,700  - Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits. Bilingual Incentive Pay, Longevity Pay & so much more! REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH RESUME RESUME Detail your  experience ,  education , and  training  relevant to the position. Your application should cover your employment history for at least the past ten years (if employment history extends to 10 years or more). List your most recent experience first. Include at  least three professional references  (do not include relatives as references). TYPING CERTIFICATE A valid typing certificate is required at the time of application. The certificate must verify a typing speed of  40 NET words per minute. The certificate should not be dated later than 12 months from the date of application. It must indicate the source of the  in-person test facility  and confirm that the typing test was a  five...