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Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate)

City of El Cajon · El Cajon, CA · 2 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Additional Information

The City of El Cajon offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and CalPERS retirement. Please review the ECPOA-MOU for detailed information regarding compensation, benefits, retirement, and more: El Cajon Police Officers' Association (ECPOA). If you have any questions, please email hr@elcajon.gov.

Supplemental Questionnaire

In order to better evaluate your background, responses to this supplemental questionnaire are required in addition to your online application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. All work experience that is described in your response must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of your online application. In addition, copies of certifications, coursework and/or degrees must be attached to this application.

Driver's License

Do you possess a current valid California Driver's License with a safe driving record?

  • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class C
  • No

College Courses

Have you taken any college level courses in police science, administration of justice or a related field?

  • Yes
  • No

High School Diploma

Do you possess a high school diploma, GED Certificate or a California High School Proficiency Certificate?

  • Yes
  • No

P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate

The Basic Certificate is awarded to currently full-time peace officers of a POST-participating agency who have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period. Do you possess a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or a California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver Certificate?

  • Yes
  • No

Police Academy Enrollment

If you are currently enrolled in a Police Academy, you must attach a letter of good standing from the Academy.

  • Yes
  • No

Police Academy Graduation

If you are applying as a Police Academy graduate, you must attach a copy of your graduation certificate.

  • Yes
  • No

Background Check

I acknowledge that I must undergo a polygraph examination, fingerprinting (DOJ/FBI), and thorough background investigation conducted by the Police Department prior to my appointment.

  • Yes
  • No

Referral Information

REFERRAL: Were you referred by an active City of El Cajon Employee?

  • Yes
  • N/A

Referral Setting

REFERRAL: In what type of setting were you referred?

Application Type

I Am Applying As:

  • Lateral Sworn Police Officer
  • Police Academy Graduate
  • Current Police Academy Student
  • Out of State Lateral Police Officer

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