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.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
$109,803 - $144,331 yearly
Buena Park Police Department Buena Park, CA
JOB BULLETIN Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS and may close without prior notice. Please thoroughly review the entire job bulletin including the applicant information and testing schedule section before submitting your employment application. Police Officer Salary up to $137,467 Annually (Plus Academy Costs/expenses while a Recruit)  5% salary increase effective July 4, 2026 AND ***$10,000 SIGNING BONUS*** Successful Police Officer Recruit 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 a second year of service. 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 Park Police Department offers a work environment unmatched in Orange County.  Would you like to...
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
$109,803 - $144,331 yearly
Buena Park Police Department Buena Park, CA
JOB BULLETIN The City of Buena Park Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officer Lateral applicants! Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS and may close without prior notice. Please thoroughly review the entire job bulletin before submitting your employment application. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO POSSESS A CALIFORNIA BASIC POST CERTIFICATE AND HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A POLICE OFFICER WITH A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Police Officer Salary up to $144,331 Annually AND ***$12,000 SIGNING BONUS*** Successful Police Officer Lateral candidates will receive a $12,000 signing bonus, paid in three installments: $4,000 at the time of hire; $4,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training Program and 12-month probationary period; and $4,000 upon completion of two years of service. The City of Buena Park Police Department offers Police Officers the opportunity to serve a diverse community while...
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
$109,803 - $144,331 yearly
Buena Park Police Department Buena Park, CA
JOB BULLETIN The City of Buena Park Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officer Pre-Trained applicants! Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS and may close without prior notice. Please thoroughly review the entire job bulletin before submitting your employment application. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM A CALIFORNIA POST-CERTIFIED BASIC POLICE ACADEMY BUT ARE NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS A SWORN POLICE OFFICER WITH A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Police Officer Salary up to $144,331 Annually AND ***$12,000 SIGNING BONUS*** Successful Police Officer Pre-Trained (Academy Graduated) candidates will receive a $12,000 signing bonus, paid in three installments: $4,000 at the time of hire; $4,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training Program and 12-month probationary period; and $4,000 upon completion of two years of service. The City of Buena Park Police Department offers Police...
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
$109,803 - $144,331 yearly
Buena Park Police Department Buena Park, CA
JOB BULLETIN Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS and may close at any time without prior notice. Please thoroughly review the entire job bulletin before submitting your employment application. Police Officer Salary up to $144,331 Annually (Plus Academy Costs/expenses while a Recruit)  AND ***$10,000 SIGNING BONUS*** Successful candidates will receive a $10,000 signing bonus, paid in three installments: $3,334 at the time of hire; $3,333 upon successful completion of the Field Training Program and 18-month probationary period; and $3,333 upon completion of two years of service. CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A POLICE ACADEMY?  BECOME A BUENA PARK POLICE OFFICER! You’ve made the decision to become a Police Officer. Now, where do you want to begin your law enforcement career? Consider continuing your training and building your career with the City of Buena Park Police Department. The Buena Park Police Department offers future Police Officers...