Police Officer (Academy Graduate/Lateral)

This recruitment is currently to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. Offering Competitive Salaries and Benefits Upcoming Negotiated Increases 3.0% Increase effective 12/26/2026 Step into a career where purpose meets action. The City of Corona is seeking dedicated and community-focused individuals to join our team as Police Officers. Under general supervision, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day—protecting lives, safeguarding property, and building trust within the community. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining public safety by enforcing laws and regulations, supporting specialized crime prevention programs, and assisting residents with professionalism and integrity. New lateral officers shall receive forty (40) hours of annual leave upon hire. The forty (40) hours of annual leave will not be permitted to be cashed out if released during probation. Additionally, an officer's full-time sworn law enforcement service shall count when determine an employee's years of service placement with relation to longevity pay and annual leave accrual. The City of Corona Police Department prides itself on offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits. A brief description is provided below. City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Corona and the Corona Police Employees Association, which can be viewed on the City’s website by clicking HERE . In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitment 2026 Benefits Medical Allowance $2,273 Family, $1,721 Two Party, $1,003 Single per month. Medical Opt-Out $600 Family, $400 Two Party, $200 Single per month. Marksmanship Bonus $16.15 per pay period Uniform Allowance $132.31 per pay period Ballistic Safety Vest Reimbursement up to $1,150 once very 5 years Retirement Health Savings $5,000 annually Bilingual Pay 4% of base pay Intermediate POST Certificate 3% of base pay Advance POST Certificate 8% of base pay Knowledge & Education Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Knowledge of o perations and services of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement department. Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility including the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Codes, Welfare and Institution Codes, and the Corona municipal code. Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of criminal law enforcement including patrol, investigations, interrogation, crime prevention, and special operations functions. Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension and arrest of suspects committing misdemeanors and felonies. Skills/Abilities Ability to perform law enforcement duties within an assigned program area to ensure the protection and safety of citizens and property. Ability to observe accurately; recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places; remember accounts given by witnesses. Ability to identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law to field situations; observe while conducting surveillance; and problem solve crime situations. Ability to conduct effective interviews with victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; summarize and document interviews and interrogations. Ability to pursue, apprehend, and subdue suspects in accordance with mandated procedures. Ability to process crime scenes and maintain chain of custody of evidence. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. Experience Lateral candidates must possess a current California POST Basic Certificate. Out-of-State applicants must possess a valid California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Course Waiver at time of application. Certificate to be maintained throughout employment and must be attached to your application; and, must have successfully completed their probationary period and/or training program at another law enforcement agency. Academy G