City of Garden Grove
Police Officer - Academy Trained
City of Garden Grove, Garden Grove, California, United States, 92641
Overview
The City of Garden Grove is accepting online applications for the position of POLICE OFFICER - ACADEMY TRAINED. Deadline to apply is November 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST. The Garden Grove Police Department consists of 182 sworn staff including a chief, three captains, seven lieutenants, 23 sergeants and 148 police officers, in addition to civilian personnel. After experience in the department, specialization is available in Patrol, Investigations, Juvenile Services, Motorcycle Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation, Vice-Narcotic Enforcement, Gang Suppression Unit, Community Impact Unit, or Canine Handler. Patrol officers work a modified 3/12.5 work schedule. Under general supervision, police officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work within a community policing philosophy; control traffic flow; enforce state and local laws and ordinances; and perform investigative work. Qualifications
Education:
High school graduate or successful completion of the GED (General Educational Development) exam. Certificates:
Applicants must have completed a California POST-approved Basic Academy within the last three (3) years or possess a valid POST certificate. A valid copy of a POST Basic Academy certificate or a valid POST certificate must be attached to the online application. Age:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older at time of appointment. Physical Condition:
Must be in excellent condition and physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Garden Grove police officer as determined by a medical evaluation. Vision: Bilateral vision must be at least 20/100 correctable to 20/30 with no evidence of color blindness. Hearing: Hearing aids are not acceptable. Applicants with an average hearing loss of 26 dB or more in the better ear in the 500 to 2000 c.p.s. range, and 46 dB in the 3000 c.p.s. range in the other ear are disqualified. (ANSI standard). Work Authorization:
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States under federal law. California Driver's License & Driving Record:
Applicants must possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license and an acceptable driving record prior to and throughout employment. An acceptable driving record is one that has three (3) or fewer DMV points issued within the past five (5) years, and no more than one (1) DUI within the past ten (10) years. Abilities & Skills:
Demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail; understand and accurately apply oral and written orders or instructions, laws, departmental policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and work closely and interact cooperatively and effectively with City staff, diverse citizens and other agencies. Bilingual Skills:
Ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean is highly desirable. Other Requirements:
Applicants must be legally authorized to carry a firearm and have no felony convictions. How To Apply
Applications may be completed online by visiting www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to ggjobs@ggcity.org. Operating hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Online application packets must include a completed online employment application and an attached copy of a valid POST Basic Academy certificate or valid POST certificate, as well as responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Selection Process
APPLICATION SCREENING PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST - tentatively scheduled for November 15, 2025 PANEL INTERVIEW - tentatively scheduled for November 15, 2025 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION COMPUTER VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS (CVSA) EXAMINATION PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (includes back x-ray and drug and alcohol screening) The Physical Agility Test and Panel Interview may take place on the same day. The selection process takes approximately 180 days from initial application to final selection, depending on the duration of each step. Some steps may take longer due to scheduling. Applicants who fail any part of the selection process will not be considered. Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process should contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org at least one week prior to any test dates. Re-Application
Physical Agility Test: May apply as often as given. Panel Interview: Applicant must wait twelve months to reapply. Background Investigation (including CVSA): Applicant must wait twelve months to reapply. Psychological Evaluation: Applicant must wait twelve months to reapply. Contacts
For further questions, please contact Corporal Benjamin Elizondo at bene@ggcity.org or Human Resources Analyst Ashleigh Anderson Camba at ashleighc@ggcity.org. Equal Opportunity
The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class.
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The City of Garden Grove is accepting online applications for the position of POLICE OFFICER - ACADEMY TRAINED. Deadline to apply is November 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST. The Garden Grove Police Department consists of 182 sworn staff including a chief, three captains, seven lieutenants, 23 sergeants and 148 police officers, in addition to civilian personnel. After experience in the department, specialization is available in Patrol, Investigations, Juvenile Services, Motorcycle Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation, Vice-Narcotic Enforcement, Gang Suppression Unit, Community Impact Unit, or Canine Handler. Patrol officers work a modified 3/12.5 work schedule. Under general supervision, police officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work within a community policing philosophy; control traffic flow; enforce state and local laws and ordinances; and perform investigative work. Qualifications
Education:
High school graduate or successful completion of the GED (General Educational Development) exam. Certificates:
Applicants must have completed a California POST-approved Basic Academy within the last three (3) years or possess a valid POST certificate. A valid copy of a POST Basic Academy certificate or a valid POST certificate must be attached to the online application. Age:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older at time of appointment. Physical Condition:
Must be in excellent condition and physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Garden Grove police officer as determined by a medical evaluation. Vision: Bilateral vision must be at least 20/100 correctable to 20/30 with no evidence of color blindness. Hearing: Hearing aids are not acceptable. Applicants with an average hearing loss of 26 dB or more in the better ear in the 500 to 2000 c.p.s. range, and 46 dB in the 3000 c.p.s. range in the other ear are disqualified. (ANSI standard). Work Authorization:
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States under federal law. California Driver's License & Driving Record:
Applicants must possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license and an acceptable driving record prior to and throughout employment. An acceptable driving record is one that has three (3) or fewer DMV points issued within the past five (5) years, and no more than one (1) DUI within the past ten (10) years. Abilities & Skills:
Demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail; understand and accurately apply oral and written orders or instructions, laws, departmental policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and work closely and interact cooperatively and effectively with City staff, diverse citizens and other agencies. Bilingual Skills:
Ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean is highly desirable. Other Requirements:
Applicants must be legally authorized to carry a firearm and have no felony convictions. How To Apply
Applications may be completed online by visiting www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to ggjobs@ggcity.org. Operating hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Online application packets must include a completed online employment application and an attached copy of a valid POST Basic Academy certificate or valid POST certificate, as well as responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Selection Process
APPLICATION SCREENING PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST - tentatively scheduled for November 15, 2025 PANEL INTERVIEW - tentatively scheduled for November 15, 2025 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION COMPUTER VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS (CVSA) EXAMINATION PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (includes back x-ray and drug and alcohol screening) The Physical Agility Test and Panel Interview may take place on the same day. The selection process takes approximately 180 days from initial application to final selection, depending on the duration of each step. Some steps may take longer due to scheduling. Applicants who fail any part of the selection process will not be considered. Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process should contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org at least one week prior to any test dates. Re-Application
Physical Agility Test: May apply as often as given. Panel Interview: Applicant must wait twelve months to reapply. Background Investigation (including CVSA): Applicant must wait twelve months to reapply. Psychological Evaluation: Applicant must wait twelve months to reapply. Contacts
For further questions, please contact Corporal Benjamin Elizondo at bene@ggcity.org or Human Resources Analyst Ashleigh Anderson Camba at ashleighc@ggcity.org. Equal Opportunity
The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class.
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