Police Officer

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future Police Officer Recruit vacancies. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time; all interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Under immediate supervision, attends a Peace Officers Standards and Training approved basic police academy; and performs other related duties as assigned. This is a non-safety trainee position. Promotion to Police Officer is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and the recommendation of the Police Chief. During training, incumbents do not have police powers, but are subject to the rules and regulations of the Brea Police Department and the police academy attended.

General supervision is provided by a member of the Brea Police Department Field Training Officer Team.

Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.)

Attends a Peace Officers Standards and Training approved basic police academy which includes classroom and field training.

May be assigned non-safety duties in the Brea Police Department.

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. A typical combination is:

No directly related experience is required. Graduation from high school or the G.E.D. equivalent.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit  to submit a City of Brea electronic employment application. Electronic applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City of Brea employment application. The City of Brea cannot accept responsibility for notifying candidates of incomplete applications.

It is the candidate's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.

For additional information on the Brea Police Department's hiring process (i.e. components of the Physical Agility Exam, information to schedule a ride-along, etc.) please visit the Brea Police Department's website.

The selection process shall consist of four phases:

Phase One - Written Exam:
Candidates must submit a written test score in order to qualify for this position. Candidates may submit a P.O.S.T. PELLET-B T-Score (minimum T-45 - dated within one year of application) along with their application, or take the Frontline Exam with National Testing Network - to schedule an exam date, please visit

Phase Two - Application Review:
The second phase of the selection process shall be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate's application. Those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education and experience, as submitted, may be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. No weight shall be assigned to this phase of the selection process.

Phase Three - Oral Appraisal Interview:
Candidates who receive a passing score on this phase shall move to the next phase of the selection process.

Phase Four - Physical Agility Exam:
Candidates who receive a passing score on this phase shall have their name placed on the Eligibility List for Police Officer Recruit. Eligibility Lists are generally valid for one year. Once the list is established, the Police Department may conduct follow-up assessments.

Prospective candidates must successfully complete a thorough background review. Upon a conditional offer of employment, prospective candidates must successfully complete a psychological and medical examination and provide proof of legal work status. All new employees will be fingerprinted as…