Manhattan Beach, the city of “Sun, Sea, and Sand” is an exciting and beautiful beach community located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. Incorporated in 1912, the City’s population is approximately 34,000. Its 3.89 square miles encompass an impressive array of housing, recreation, public service, transportation and education opportunities. The City offers residents a pleasant, peaceful living environment as well as easy access to the many recreational activities available in Southern California.
The Police Department values the partnership it has forged with Manhattan Beach residents to make the community a safe place to live and visit. Programs such as Crime Prevention and Traffic Safety have strengthened relations between the Police and the public which has resulted in strong community support and involvement. Police Officers are active participants in the city’s Neighborhood Watch Program and are a frequent presence in the local schools and high school where presentations and educational seminars are offered. The Department also enjoys strong working relationships with other cities and police departments in the area to increase its public safety network of resources. Manhattan Beach Police calls are dispatched by the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (RCC) located in the nearby city of Hawthorne.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Police Officer (Academy Graduate) is an apprentice level specification in which incumbents have graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Basic Academy training program, but have not received a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate with a comparable agency. Incumbents perform under direct supervision and generally do not perform police officer duties independently until the successful completion of field training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma, G.E.D. or California H.S. Proficiency Exam
- Police Officer (Academy Graduate) candidates must have graduated from a P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Academy at the time of appointment.
- The completion of college level course work is desirable.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates whose background and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to test. Final appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a Captains’ interview, psychological evaluation, a polygraph examination, an extensive background investigation, and a pre-employment medical examination. Candidates must successfully pass each step of the recruitment and selection process to be placed on the eligible list.
A City application and pre-employment questionnaire will be accepted beginning Wednesday, August 26, 2009 until filled. Applications will be forwarded to the department for review as they are received by Human Resources. Facsimiles, photocopies, and electronic mail are not accepted.
City Application (MS Word) AND Pre-Employment Questionnaire (MS Word) are required.
Forward your materials to:
City of Manhattan Beach
Human Resources Department
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
The City of Manhattan Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. If you need special assistance in the job application process, contact the Human Resources Analyst at (310) 802-5255. TDD: (310) 546-3501 (Hearing Impaired Only).
Selection process may consist of the following components: Oral Interview (100%).
Job Announcement (PDF)
CLASS SPECIFICATION:
Police Officer (Academy Graduate) (PDF)
The City of Manhattan Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. NOTE: A drug test will be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam.