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POLICE OFFICER (ACADEMY GRADUATE)

City of Long Beach

Long Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026

💰 $122,060/yr($93,880/yr – $122,060/yr)

About the role

Posting number: F23NN-26B

Department: Police - (CL)

Job classification: POLICE OFFICER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement, Criminology

Summary

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Applications are available online beginning Friday, May 26, 2023, through 4:30 pm, on

Friday, August 14, 2026.

This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $6,000 hiring bonus, $1000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $54,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here.

To learn more about salary and benefits click here.

Examples of duties

Patrols an assigned area by car, foot, or motorcycle to maintain law and order; regulates traffic; response to radio and telephone dispatches; investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, and complaints; makes arrests, guards prisoners and questions suspects; issues citations and serves subpoenas and warrants; investigate or assists in investigating vice conditions, crimes reported or persons arrested; prepares evidence and appears in court; administers first aid and renders assistance to the injured; reports unsafe or hazardous conditions; prepares log of activities and keeps records; may act as radio dispatcher or jailer; assists in administrative and operational activities; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics:

• Sound collaborative decision-making, judgment, and diplomacy skills;

• Ability to show empathy towards the community and colleagues;

• Service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse backgrounds and experiences;

• Strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior and accountability;

• Courage to intervene and protect against unethical behavior; and

• Ability to effectively communicate, face-to-face, and in writing, with community members.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:

Proof of Completion from a California POST Certified Basic Academy within 2 years of issuance. (Note: certificate is valid for 3 years and must be valid at the time of hire. If the certificate expires during the life of the eligible list, the candidate will become ineligible for hire and be removed from the eligible list.)*

Additional Requirements to File:
• U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency;
• Twenty-one years of age or older;
• A valid driver's license;
• Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law;
• No felony convictions;
• Possess good observation, writing, communication, and human relations 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.

*Proof of required documents, such as Basic POST certificate, DD - 214 Member 4 for Veteran's Credit, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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