Peace Officer; Lateral​/Academy Graduate​/Academy Enrolled

The Chula Vista Police Department is a progressive organization that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and rewards employee performance. The CVPD promotes employee involvement in decision‑making and problem solving. Through this commitment to inclusiveness, the CVPD receives strong support and an exemplary approval rating from the community. There are significant opportunities for career advancement through the CVPD.

The Chula Vista Police Department, in partnership with the Community, is dedicated to providing community policing, with the highest level of professionalism and transparency. Chula Vista Police Department Employees will provide fair, courteous, and compassionate service to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista.

Leadership | Respect | Integrity | Accountability

Peace Officers perform a variety of duties involved in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; participate in and conduct a variety of criminal investigations; provide assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services. For a full classification .

Peace Officer salary range is $7,980.59 – $10,185.46 monthly.

Qualified Lateral Officers may be eligible for New Hire Incentive Pay up to $25,000
, up to 80 hours vacation, may qualify for “Top Officer’s Pay” and out-of-county applicants are eligible for $5,000 moving expense bonus. Eligibility is based on experience and Chief's discretion.

Applicants currently employed as a paid, full‑time sworn Peace Officer (or equivalent) with a California city Police, county Sheriff, or state law enforcement agency with at least one year of continuous full‑time law enforcement experience at time of application. A copy of the appropriate POST certificate must be submitted at time of application.

Qualified out‑of‑state applicants who lack the CA POST Certificate may apply. Proof of enrollment in the CA POST Basic Course Waiver process must be submitted at time of application. Information on the Basic Course Waiver process is found in California POST website:  Oral board interviews can be done virtually.

Applicants currently attending a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved basic Police academy may apply with proof of current attendance. Attendance verification signed by the academy Director or designee providing that at an applicant: (1) is currently attending the academy; (2) is performing at an academic level that meets or exceeds POST minimum standards for academics, including tests of learning domains and writing skills;

and (3) is performing at a level that meets or exceeds POST minimum standards for physical fitness must be submitted at time of application.

Applicants who have successfully completed a California POST certified academy or attained Basic POST Certification or POST Re‑certification dated within the last three (3) years may apply. A copy of the appropriate certificate must be submitted at time of application.

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Applications will be reviewed to ensure that candidates meet the age, licensing, citizenship, and education requirements. All statements made in the application materials are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.

Applicants will receive a Background Information Packet and instructions on how to complete it. Upon completion, applicants must return the packet as soon as possible. A preliminary assessment will be conducted by the Background Investigator.

Peace Officers are responsible for protecting and serving the public and are entrusted with substantial authority to carry out these responsibilities. As such, the California POST requires that the…