Police Mechanic I​/Ii

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Currently, there is one full‑time Police Mechanic I/II vacancy in the Police Department. This position may be filled either the Police Mechanic I or Police Mechanic II level, depending on the applicant's qualifications. The Police Mechanic performs minor and major mechanical repairs to gasoline or diesel‑powered cars, trucks, vans, quads, trailers, motorcycles and other power‑driven equipment for the Police Department fleet;

and performs related duties as assigned.

• Application Evaluation
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  This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until filled with the first review of applications on Thursday, December 4, 2025 or at 150 applications—whichever occurs first. Applicants who apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for the recruitment.
• Interview
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  Qualified candidates will be invited to an oral interview tentatively scheduled on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

This position is able to work a 4/10 schedule.

• Police Mechanic I: $4,846-$6,823 per month
• Police Mechanic II: $5,615-$7,907 per month

The career path for this position includes Police Mechanic II and Senior Police Mechanic.

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.

Police Mechanic I:

• Experience
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  One year of experience performing routine automotive maintenance and minor repair work.
• Education
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  Completion of formal or informal training at a level which provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job including specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas powered equipment.
• License/Certificate
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  Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Police Mechanic II:

• Experience
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  Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing automotive and equipment maintenance repair duties.
• Training
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  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair.
• License or Certificate
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  Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Current ASE G1 Certification is required.
• Additional ASE certifications desirable.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application.

Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.