Police Officer (Laterals)

The City of Beverly Hills is offering $45,000 Signing Bonus for qualified lateral police officers. Lateral Police Officer must have a minimum of one year of satisfactory full-time employment as a sworn officer in a Municipal, County or State Police Department within the State of California. Possession of a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. certificate is required. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for Police Officer but do not possess one year of satisfactory full-time employment as a sworn officer in a Municipal, County or State Police Department within the State of California, will receive a $35,000 signing bonus. Who We Are The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment. What We Do The Beverly Hills Police Department is responsible for safeguarding the lives and property of City residents. The department is a leader in early response times and its dedicated officers work with the community to keep neighborhoods problem-free. The BHPD values its reputation as an agency that earns the public's trust through efficient, impartial police service. What We're Looking for The City of Beverly Hills Police Department is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Lateral Police Officer. The lateral Police Officer perform duties to protect life and property within the city. Maintains law and order and respond to emergency calls. May patrol the city enforcing the criminal and traffic laws of the city, state and nation. Performs background investigations, or perform training duties. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the full working class in law enforcement. Incumbents appointed to this class will have related work experience and will possess law enforcement training. Initially, incumbents will be assigned to patrol and work under close supervision, performing the more routine duties assigned to positions in this class. However, as experience is gained, incumbents are expected to perform the full range of duties as assigned with increasing independence. Special assignments in police-related functions (within or outside of patrol) may be available to experienced incumbents, depending on the needs of the department. Appointment to a special assignment is at the discretion of the Police Chief. The Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant in that the latter serves as the first line supervisor and has responsibility for the development, coordination, and evaluation of sworn personnel that are part of a work shift, division, or bureau. Detailed Job Description For the full job description please review the class specification at: https://www.governmentjobs.com Salary and Benefits This position is represented by the Police Officers' Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This position is set to receive a 6% increase effective 07/01/2026. Additional details may be found in the POA MOU, a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou . Selection Process All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes alone will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials. The selection process may consist of the following components: Application Review Please attach all education, trainings, courses, and/or certificates required as part of the minimum qualifications to your application. This includes either a diploma, official or unofficial transcript and/or Form DD214 to verify either Track 1 or Track 2 as outlined under the Experience and Training minimum requirements, as well as your POST Basic certificate. Applicants who fail to provide documentation verifying that they meet the minimum requirements, will not continue in the recruitment process. Assessment of Supplemental Questionnaire Respond in full to all supplemental questions. Responses such as "see resume" will not be accepted and will result in the disqualification of your application. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as an assessment tool to determine the most qualified applicants for this position. Performance Exam Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a Physical Agility Test (PAT), which are held at Rio Hondo Community College. Oral Interviews Candidates who pass the PAT will be invited to the Oral Interview. Oral interview dates are continuous and candidates will be notified of the interview date after they successfully pass the PAT. For a more information about the process, please visit www.joinbhpd.org . Eligibility List The candidates who successfully pass the selection process will earn placement on an Eligibility List. The Eligibility List may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification, as defined by the duration of the list at the time the list is established. The Eligibility List established for any recruitment may also be used to fill a lower-level position. Background Check A thorough background check, including a polygraph, will be conducted on the successful candidate: Upon the completion of final interviews, the selected candidate will receive a multi-page "In-depth Personal History Form" (intensive background form) and Pre-Investigative Questionnaire which are required to be completed and returned at the time of the initial meeting with a background investigator. Failure to supply the information requested results in an automatic disqualification. In