Police Officer (Pre-Service)

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR IN-ACADEMY AND ACADEMY GRADUATE APPLICANTS.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Monthly Flexible Benefits Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits, Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation, a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program, & so much more!

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT WITH RESUME

PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN A POST-BASIC ACADEMY OR POST-BASIC ACADEMY CERTIFICATE

IN-ACADEMY APPLICANTS- Police Offer (Pre-Service) who are currently attending a California Police Officer Standards & Training (POST)-certified Police Academy will be paid at the Police Officer Trainee pay range (6184).

SALARY RANGE: $6,765.96- $8,224.06 PER MONTH

Upon graduation from the academy, the successful candidate may be promoted to probationary police officer and will be required to complete the City of Azusa field training program. If you are an in-academy applicant, please be sure to attach proof of enrollment in a POST-academy. Applicants who fail to attach this proof of enrollment will be disqualified immediately.

ACADEMY GRADUATE CANDIDATES- Police Officer (Pre-Service) who have graduated from a California Police Officer Standards & Training (POST)-certified Police Academy will be paid at the Police Officer pay range (6101).

SALARY RANGE: $8,457.43 - $10,280.06 PER MONTH

The successful candidate will be required to complete the City of Azusa field training program. If you are an academy graduate, please be sure to attach proof of your POST Basic Academy Certificate. Applicants who fail to attach this certificate will be disqualified immediately.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Online applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, November 03, 2026 through Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice after being open for a minimum of five (5) business days or on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, attends a prescribed training program for newly hired officers; patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; undertakes special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement; conducts investigations; performs related duties as required. Police Officer (Pre-Service) candidates are currently attending or have graduated from a California Police Officer Standards & Training (POST)-certified Police Academy at their own financial expense. Upon appointment, all Police Officer (Pre-Service) candidates will be required to complete field service training and attend the City of Azusa’s internal training academy.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Police Officer (Pre-Service) is entry level in the professional police class series, requiring, upon appointment, sworn peace officer status. Incumbents, as sworn peace officers, respond to criminal activity and threats to life and property. To ensure comprehensive training and professional development, Police Officers (Pre-Service) are assigned to different functional areas within the Police Department on a rotating basis.

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

Receives supervision from the designated sworn police officer. Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in and completes a prescribed law enforcement officer training program for entry level officers;
• Performs related duties as required.

Patrol and Traffic Safety

• Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers call for police services; enforces City, county, and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; conducts both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.
• Utilizes motorcycle or a radar-equipped patrol unit; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and other emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
• Arrests and apprehends perpetrators, as required; serves warrants and subpoenas; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Prepares reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.
• Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents, provides emergency medical care as necessary, directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

Investigations

• Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming and narcotics violations.
• Participates in all normal enforcement activities including enforcing local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid, and transporting prisoners.
• Performs undercover and surveillance activities; interviews victims, complainants, witnesse