POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL Long Beach

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:  Applicants must meet one of the following options A, B or C:
 
A. California Applicants:  Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year in the State of California as a Peace Officer, as defined by California Penal Code Sections 830, 830.1, and 830.2 and possession of a valid Basic POST Certificate issued by the State of California (proof required) *.
 

• U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Twenty-one years of age or older.
• A valid driver's license.
• U.S. Citizenship or have applied for citizenship.
• Citizenship must be granted within three years of appointment.
• No felony convictions.
• Possess good observation, writing, communication and human relation skills.
• Possess good leadership and public service qualities.
• Ability to make sound decisions; read, comprehend and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance and strength.
• Ability to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population.
• Ability to exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations.

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application Packet.....................................Qualifying
 
This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process. Applications are evaluated based on training, experience, education, certificates and/or licenses.  There is no examination. 
 
This is a continuous eligible list, which will expire in six months, but may be extended. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements to file will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit first and then in the order in which applications were filed. The continuous eligible list will expire in six months but may be extended. Eligible lists may be established periodically.
 
Individuals identified as the best-qualified applicants will be called to participate in the final selection procedure administered by the Police Department. 
 
After a conditional offer of employment, all prospective employees must pass a thorough background investigation and a job-related medical examination.  In addition, physical ability, polygraph and psychological examinations will be given.

If you do not receive notification, four (4) weeks after filing, contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202. 
 
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.    

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.