Police Officer (Lateral), Buena Park, Ca
- Buena Park Police Department
- Buena Park, CA, USA
- Jun 05, 2026
Job Description
***$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.
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 Buena Park Police Department features:
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Patrol Services, Traffic Services/Enforcement, K9 Unit, and SWAT
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Youth Explorer Program, School Resource Officer Program, and the Citizens Assisting Police (CAP) Volunteer Program
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Crime Prevention, Investigative Services Bureau, and Forensics
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Regional Narcotics Suppression Program, Gang Unit, Community Impact Team (CIT), and Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (G.R.I.P.)
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Crimes: Persons Unit/Property Unit, and the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT)
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of Community Oriented Policing is practiced by all Buena Park Police Personnel. The Buena Park Police Department believes in investing in partnerships with the community and actively pursues opportunities for community education. Through the development of unique teams such as the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF), Community Impact Team (CIT), as well as teams of officers working in specific problem areas, the Buena Park Police Department has been able to have a significant impact on crime and build strong community trust.
The philosophy of Community Oriented Policing is practiced by all Buena Park Police Personnel. The Buena Park Police Department believes in investing in partnerships with the community and actively pursues opportunities for community education. Through the development of unique teams such as the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF), Community Impact Team (CIT), as well as teams of officers working in specific problem areas, the Buena Park Police Department has been able to have a significant impact on crime and build strong community trust.
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Equipment
The Buena Park Police Department is proud of its state-of-the-art facility. Our facilities were built with the future of police work in mind.
- 24/7 Expansive Employee Gym with impressive locker room facilities for both men and women
- Large patrol equipment storage lockers located near police cars
- On-site weapons training facility
- State-of-the-art tactical equipment
- High Tech Dispatch Center
- The latest computer technology with a focus on paperless processes
- Dictation Services available for report writing
Working Environment Encourages Career Growth
Education and advancement are encouraged and rewarded through generous training opportunities and robust promotional opportunities. Proactive police work is encouraged through opportunities for advanced investigation and collaborative relationships with detectives as a regular course of business for Buena Park Police Officers. Alternative work schedules, such as a 3/12 work week and Special Event overtime opportunities, such as Knott's Berry Farm and Community Events are also available.
If you are ready to join our elite law enforcement team and meet the qualifications described below APPLY TODAY!
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area, enforces public safety laws, codes, and regulations, maintains order, prevents, detects and investigates crime, and carries out special assignments in the protection of life and property; and does related work as required
Damon Oliver
Qualifications
A valid Class C California driver's license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.
State
California
Immediate Fill
No
About 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.