Buena Park Police Department

**THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING A CAREER AS A POLICE OFFICER - POLICE CADET CANDIDATES PARTICIPATE IN THE CADET PROGRAM TO BECOME POLICE OFFICERS**
 
Our elite law enforcement agency has a POLICE CADET program designed to prepare you for a career in law enforcement as a Police Officer. This is an exciting and rewarding career opportunity in our Buena Park Police Department! The Police Cadet is a part-time, non-benefited, civilian (non-sworn) position rotating through various divisions of the Police Department. With state-of-the-art facilities and a community-oriented proactive approach to crime, the Buena Park Police Department offers a work environment unmatched in Orange County. Would you like to be part of a team that believes in investing in partnerships with the community, proactive crime prevention, community education, and overall effective law enforcement work? APPLY TODAY!

 

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs entry-level technical support and provides basic policy and procedural information regarding the Police Department's operations and record-keeping procedures; provides assistance to the public at the front counter of the Police Department; completes initial and basic police crime reports; takes fingerprints; rotates through various divisions of the Police Department in preparation for a career related to law enforcement; and does related work as required.
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Buena Park Police Department Buena Park, CA
Police Officer Recruit $5,176 - $6,604 monthly    ***$10,000 SIGNING BONUS***   As of June 22, 2024  Police Officer Recruit                                                 Police Officer                   $5,176 - $6,604 monthly                                            $7,793 - $10,244 monthly  (Plus Academy Costs/expenses while a recruit) ***$10,000 SIGNING BONUS*** Successful Candidates will be paid $3,334 of the Signing Bonus at the time of hire, $3,333 after completion of a Field Training Program and 18-Month Probationary Period, and $3,333 at the completion of the second year of  service.    ...
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
$104,582 - $137,467 yearly
Buena Park Police Department Buena Park, CA
            As of June 22, 2024                                                Police Officer  $7,793 - $10,244 monthly ***$12,000 SIGNING BONUS***   Qualified Pre-Trained (Academy Graduated) Candidates Wanted! This position is for candidates who have graduated from the Police Academy but are not currently working as a Police Officer. Applications will be accepted on a  CONTINUOUS BASI S.  Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early! This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice.     Successful Lateral Candidates will be paid the signing bonus in three installments:   1. $4,000 will be paid on the first paycheck following the employee’s date of hire.  2. $4,000 will be...
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Buena Park Police Department Buena Park, CA
***$12,000 SIGNING BONUS*** Successful Lateral Candidates will be paid $4,000 at the time of hire, $4,000 after completion of a Field Training Program and 12-Month Probationary Period, and $4,000 at the completion of the second year of  service.   Applications will be accepted on a  CONTINUOUS BASIS.  Apply early. This position may close at any time without notice. Buena Park Police Department is searching for Qualified Lateral Applicants.     Law Enforcement is at its finest here at the City of Buena Park Police Department. With new state-of-the-art facilities and a community-oriented proactive approach to crime, the City of Buena Park Police Department offers a work environment unmatched in Orange County. Would you like to be part of a team that believes in investing in partnerships with the community, proactive crime prevention, community education, and overall effective police work?  If so, the City of...
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
$93,517 - $122,928 yearly
Buena Park Police Department Buena Park, CA
***$10,000 SIGNING BONUS*** (Plus Academy Costs/Expenses while a recruit)      Successful Lateral Candidates will be paid the signing bonus in three installments:   1. $3,334 will be paid on the first paycheck following the employee’s date of hire.  2. $3,333 will be paid after the successful completion of a Field Training Program and  18-Month Probationary Period.  3. $3,333 will be paid at the completion of the employee's second year of service as a Police Officer. Currently Enrolled in a Police Academy? Become a BUENA PARK POLICE OFFICER!   You've made the decision to become a Police Officer. But what agency do you want to begin your law enforcement career at? Look no further than the City of Buena Park. Law Enforcement is at its finest here at the City of Buena Park Police Department. With new state-of-the-art facilities and a community-oriented proactive approach on crime, the City of Buena...