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City of Vernon Police

The Vernon Police Department provides a full range of policing services to a very unique community comprised primarily of businesses and industry. The Vernon Police Department Patrol Division is the largest unit in the Police Department. The Patrol Division also utilizes a Bicycle Patrol Team, a Motor Unit, a Canine Team, and a D.A.R.E. Program for the local Vernon Elementary School.

Patrol officers respond to all calls for service from the community. They are responsible for handling a wide variety of duties including responding to emergencies, investigating crimes and filing reports, checking out suspicious persons and vehicles, conducting traffic accident investigations and enforcing all traffic laws. Officers take a very pro-active approach to reducing the opportunity for crime and work closely with members of the business community to ensure a safe environment in which to conduct business. Our officers maintain a high level of visibility within the community and work to identify and eliminate those conditions or situations that may be attractive to the criminal element.

Aug 02, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Lateral Vernon
$115,273 yearly
City of Vernon Police Vernon, CA
 POLICE OFFICER LATERAL  MONTHLY SALARY: $7,597 - $9,234 PLUS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE   THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE  VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT   TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.  THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR RECENT CALIFORNIA STATE POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATES  OR  CURRENT CALIFORNIA POLICE OFFICERS. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE .   SUMMARY:   Under basic supervision, provides swift, professional, responsive, and courteous police services for the Vernon Police Department (VPD); responds to calls for service, enforces laws and ordinances, and maintains peace and safety in the community; basic duties include patrol, interventions, investigations, and traffic regulation. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :   Police Officer  is the experienced sworn public safety designation; working under basic supervision,...
Aug 02, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Recruit Vernon
$81,931 yearly
City of Vernon Police Vernon, CA
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT  MONTHLY SALARY: $5,898 - $7,169 PLUS, A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE   THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE  VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT   TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.   THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE . Under close supervision, attends a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic training academy to obtain California Peace Officer Certification.  This is the entry level non-sworn, non-peace officer, training position. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations...
Aug 02, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Entry - Level Vernon
$115,273 yearly
City of Vernon Police Vernon, CA
POLICE OFFICER ENTRY LEVEL POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATE  MONTHLY SALARY: $7,597 PLUS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE   THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE  VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT   TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.  THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR RECENT CALIFORNIA STATE POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATES. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE .   SUMMARY:   Under basic supervision, provides swift, professional, responsive, and courteous police services for the Vernon Police Department (VPD); responds to calls for service, enforces laws and ordinances, and maintains peace and safety in the community; basic duties include patrol, interventions, investigations, and traffic regulation. Essential Functions As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not...