Police Officer Pre Service

applicants must have successfully completed a california post basic police academy within the last 36 months to be eligible for pre-service status.

start your career in law enforcement with the pasadena police department! We are looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! The pasadena police department is founded upon a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community we endeavor to protect and enhance an environment of safety by listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together.

pasadena is a great place to be apoliceofficer – big enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. Get involved with rose bowl events such as major sporting events,old town,movie and tv filming, andmany more diverse and active events that continually take place in pasadena. You'll be part of it all – come build a rewarding and exciting career.

For a list of the responsibilities of this position, please view the job description for police officer.

to qualify for police officer (pre-service), you must have successfully completed a california post basic police academy within the last 36 months. Please upload your certificate of completion as an attachment when you apply. Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment and legally authorized to work in the united states.

• demonstrates honesty and high moral character: must meet our high standards for background.
• strong moral and physical courage to enforce the law and deal with a variety of challenging situations.
• analytical skills to be able to evaluate sensitive and/or dangerous situations quickly and take effective and reasonable action.
• reading comprehension needed to read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature.
• strong oral communication skills to interact and communicate tactfully and effectively with a culturally diverse population.
• good written communication skills to write clear and accurate reports.
• demonstrates respectful community policing through considerate behavior for people and neighborhoods.
• highly flexible and able to adapt to frequent change.
• service oriented and strongly motivated to serve our citizens.

the selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, department-level interview, background investigation, and chief of police interview.