City of Corona, CA
Police Officer (Graduate Academy/Lateral)
City of Corona, CA, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Description
This recruitment is currently to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. Offering Competitive Salaries and Benefits Upcoming Negotiated Increases 5.6% Increase effective 12/27/2025 3% Increase effective 12/26/2026 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 determining an employee's years of service placement with relation to
longevity pay
and
annual leave
accrual. We have provided an example of a lateral officer with 8 years of experience, post intermediate certification, and qualifying for bilingual pay.
Please note all final salary rates are approved at the discretion of our Police Chief and are subject to change.
Benefits Details below cover medical/dental/vision allowances, retirement health savings, and other compensation components. For full benefit information please review the organization’s materials linked in the original posting.
Knowledge & Education Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent. Knowledge of operations and services of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement department. Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility including the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Codes, Welfare and Institutions Codes, and the Corona municipal code.
Skills/Abilities Perform law enforcement duties within an assigned program area to ensure the protection and safety of citizens and property. Observe accurately; recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places; remember accounts given by witnesses. Identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law to field situations; observe while conducting surveillance; and problem solve crime situations. Conduct effective interviews with victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; summarize and document interviews and interrogations. Pursue, apprehend, and subdue suspects in accordance with mandated procedures. 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. Must have successfully completed their probationary period and/or training program at another law enforcement agency. Academy Graduate candidates must have graduated from a California POST Basic Academy or proof of Basic Course Requalification. Both Lateral and Academy Graduates : Must possess a current and valid California Class C Driver's License at time of appointment as a condition of continued employment, to be maintained throughout employment. Candidates must be 20.5 years of age at time of application. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Candidates must be in good standing with POST and their current department. Characteristics Accountability - The Corona Police Department is a professional police agency with high standards of conduct and performance. Integrity - Being truthful and ethical in what we do, what we say, and what we stand for. Respect - We are committed to our profession and the community we serve. Inclusion - We are diverse and welcoming to all. Teamwork - Working together strengthens the department and the community. Innovation - We provide modern police services and continuously improve practices.
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt eligible for overtime compensation.
To view the position's complete job description,
click here .
Application Procedure
Application must be submitted online with the following requirements attached. Academy-Graduate: California POST Basic Academy or proof of Basic Course Requalification. Lateral: California POST Basic Certificate or California POST Basic Waiver. Candidates not having the required documentation will be disqualified during the application screening.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis as needed. The recruitment may close at any time after the first review period.
Selected candidates will be invited to an in-person oral interview; interviews are typically held monthly. Top-scoring candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and contacted to begin the background process as vacancies arise. A thorough background investigation and medical exam will be required.
No felony convictions. Submit to a fingerprint and criminal history check (State and Federal). Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation. United States high school graduate, GED, or equivalent. No convictions of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses. Submit to a polygraph examination. Successfully pass a medical examination and psychological exam. Credit history check, if applicable, must be satisfactory.
Community A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population. Corona offers a variety of opportunities and a high quality of life for residents and visitors.
The Organization The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government with the Police Department among its organizational units.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities To view all essential duties and responsibilities, click here.
Qualifications Guidelines To view the qualification guidelines, click here.
Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment To view the physical/mental demands and work environment, click here.
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This recruitment is currently to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. Offering Competitive Salaries and Benefits Upcoming Negotiated Increases 5.6% Increase effective 12/27/2025 3% Increase effective 12/26/2026 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 determining an employee's years of service placement with relation to
longevity pay
and
annual leave
accrual. We have provided an example of a lateral officer with 8 years of experience, post intermediate certification, and qualifying for bilingual pay.
Please note all final salary rates are approved at the discretion of our Police Chief and are subject to change.
Benefits Details below cover medical/dental/vision allowances, retirement health savings, and other compensation components. For full benefit information please review the organization’s materials linked in the original posting.
Knowledge & Education Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent. Knowledge of operations and services of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement department. Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility including the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Codes, Welfare and Institutions Codes, and the Corona municipal code.
Skills/Abilities Perform law enforcement duties within an assigned program area to ensure the protection and safety of citizens and property. Observe accurately; recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places; remember accounts given by witnesses. Identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law to field situations; observe while conducting surveillance; and problem solve crime situations. Conduct effective interviews with victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; summarize and document interviews and interrogations. Pursue, apprehend, and subdue suspects in accordance with mandated procedures. 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. Must have successfully completed their probationary period and/or training program at another law enforcement agency. Academy Graduate candidates must have graduated from a California POST Basic Academy or proof of Basic Course Requalification. Both Lateral and Academy Graduates : Must possess a current and valid California Class C Driver's License at time of appointment as a condition of continued employment, to be maintained throughout employment. Candidates must be 20.5 years of age at time of application. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Candidates must be in good standing with POST and their current department. Characteristics Accountability - The Corona Police Department is a professional police agency with high standards of conduct and performance. Integrity - Being truthful and ethical in what we do, what we say, and what we stand for. Respect - We are committed to our profession and the community we serve. Inclusion - We are diverse and welcoming to all. Teamwork - Working together strengthens the department and the community. Innovation - We provide modern police services and continuously improve practices.
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt eligible for overtime compensation.
To view the position's complete job description,
click here .
Application Procedure
Application must be submitted online with the following requirements attached. Academy-Graduate: California POST Basic Academy or proof of Basic Course Requalification. Lateral: California POST Basic Certificate or California POST Basic Waiver. Candidates not having the required documentation will be disqualified during the application screening.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis as needed. The recruitment may close at any time after the first review period.
Selected candidates will be invited to an in-person oral interview; interviews are typically held monthly. Top-scoring candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and contacted to begin the background process as vacancies arise. A thorough background investigation and medical exam will be required.
No felony convictions. Submit to a fingerprint and criminal history check (State and Federal). Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation. United States high school graduate, GED, or equivalent. No convictions of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses. Submit to a polygraph examination. Successfully pass a medical examination and psychological exam. Credit history check, if applicable, must be satisfactory.
Community A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population. Corona offers a variety of opportunities and a high quality of life for residents and visitors.
The Organization The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government with the Police Department among its organizational units.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities To view all essential duties and responsibilities, click here.
Qualifications Guidelines To view the qualification guidelines, click here.
Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment To view the physical/mental demands and work environment, click here.
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