POLICE RECRUIT

About The Position

Mission: In partnership with our community, the National City Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service and public safety. We will pursue this commitment with an unwavering resolve while always respecting the rights and dignity of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Attend a Basic Police Academy and participate in departmental training and orientation programs to prepare for a professional law enforcement career.
• Undergo strenuous physical conditioning.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports in English.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with persons of widely varying socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Ability to observe, learn, understand, and interpret various laws and police practices and procedures.
• Ability to analyze problems and take appropriate action in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports in English.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with persons of widely varying socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Must meet all requirements for admission to Basic Police Academy recognized by POST.

Disqualifying Criteria

• Felony convictions.
• Misdemeanor convictions, including participation in pre-trial diversion programs.

Application Instructions

• Applications will be accepted online only at www.nationalcityca.gov.
• All notices will be sent via e-mail.
• To be considered, applicants must complete the Acknowledgment form.

Testing Information

• Written Exam: Thursday, September 3, 2026.
• Physical Agility Test: Saturday, September 19, 2026.
• Test dates are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

Background Investigation

• Eligible candidates will be required to complete a Personnel Information Questionnaire (PIQ).
• Candidates may be required to undergo a background investigation including fingerprinting, computer voice stress analysis (CVSA), psychological evaluation, and a thorough medical examination.
• Certain types of conduct may result in automatic disqualification.