Covina Police Department

Description: The  City of Covina  is seeking individuals with an interest in serving the Covina Community with a career in law enforcement.  The  Police Recruit  is an entry level, non-safety position that will participate in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including attending a Police Academy.   The  Police Recruit  is the police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial basic police officer academy training.  Incumbents will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry-level police officer with full police authority upon successful and satisfactory completion of academy training.  Candidates hired as Police Recruits will be expected to complete an 18-month probationary period from the time of hire. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include...

Hiring Incentive - 3 Installment Payments $10,000 paid upon completion of the fifth full pay period  $10,000 paid upon successful completion of field training program $10,000 paid upon successful completion of probationary period   Description: Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not limited to the following)   Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or bicycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; answers complaints...

This recruitment will be used to establish an Eligibility List, which will be used to fill vacancies as they become available.     The Covina Police Department is currently accepting applications for Pre-Service Police Officer.     DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The  Police Officer  is the journey level class responsible for the performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision.  This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Sergeant in that the latter is responsible for the performance of the more complex and difficult tasks, and the supervision of assigned activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not limited to the following)   Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or bicycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up...

The City of Covina is accepting applications for Police Records Clerk. The current vacancy is for one fulltime Police Records Clerk. This recruitment will also be used to establish an Eligibility List,  which will be used to fill both Full Time and Part Time positions as they become available. DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provides lead worker support and training over assigned personnel, performs a wide variety of law enforcement office support duties related to   recording, maintaining, retrieving, and distributing law enforcement data and information; processes a high volume of police-related documents to contribute to the effective operation of the department; enters reports and data into a variety of automated law enforcement records systems; ensures that records and information are accurate, clear and comprehensive for law enforcement personnel and the general public; performs other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING...