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Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) is a progressive organization that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and rewards employee performance. CVPD promotes employee involvement in decision‑making and problem‑solving. Through this commitment to inclusiveness, CVPD receives strong support and an exemplary approval rating from the community.
Mission The Chula Vista Police Department, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to providing community policing with the highest level of professionalism and transparency. CVPD employees will provide fair, courteous, and compassionate service to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista.
Values Leadership | Respect | Integrity | Accountability
The Position Police Recruit is the entry‑level position to a career in municipal law enforcement. Police Recruits learn and participate in an established curriculum and subsequently pass all tests given by training staff, including academics and manipulative skills such as defensive tactics, firearms training, and driving at high speeds on a set test course while maintaining control. After successfully completing the Police Academy, the Police Recruit is automatically promoted to the classification of Peace Officer.
Compensation Peace Officer salary range: $7,309.58 – $8,884.81 per month. Peace Officers will receive an additional 3% pay increase and a $2,000 stipend in July 2023.
Essential Functions
Learn and participate in all classroom and field activities while attending the Police Academy.
Write or type reports and complete all assignments.
Participate in daily physical training at the same intensity as the majority of the group, or as directed by academy training staff.
Run up to six miles at an eight minute/mile pace.
Perform up to sixty sit‑ups straight.
Perform sixty push‑ups straight.
Spar with training staff and/or fellow recruits.
Fire weapons.
Drive vehicles.
Talk on radio.
Learn about community‑based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem‑solving.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform other related duties and physical training activities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical qualifications include:
Age 20 at the time of application and 21 at the time of appointment.
Valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment.
Citizenship as defined under California Government Code §§1031(a) and 1031.5.
High school graduation, GED, or a two‑ or four‑year degree from an accredited college or university. Verification at the time of hire is required. Additional college coursework in Police Administration and/or Criminal Justice is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of customer service, modern office practices, computer equipment and software, basic mathematics, English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Abilities to participate in all physical training exercises; learn and participate in classroom lectures; prioritize and coordinate several activities; apply procedures and techniques learned in the Police Academy; use initiative and sound independent judgment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and work effectively with various cultural and ethnic groups.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
1.5‑mile run to be completed in 14 minutes or less.
Agility course.
Lift up to 150 lbs.
Must be able to see a target up to 50 yards away and accurately fire a weapon at it.
Must be able to hear voices of training staff over other loud noises such as gunfire and yelling.
Some work is performed indoors in a classroom setting; some takes place outdoors during physical training exercises.
Additional Information Recruitment No. 23507101.
To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate the required education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e‑mail.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the recruitment process to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The eligibility list is established for a duration of twelve (12) months, unless otherwise extended.
Employees in the Police Recruit position are represented by the Association of Chula Vista Employees (ACE) and receive benefits afforded to ACE‑represented employees. After successfully completing the Police Academy, the Police Recruit will automatically promote to the classification of Peace Officer, a position represented by the Chula Vista Police Officers' Association (POA) and receive benefits outlined in the POA Memorandum of Understanding.
Personal Qualifications
Must possess a good character and reputation; superior self‑command, alertness, and judgment; ability to establish and maintain good working and public relations.
Disqualifying criteria include: conviction of a serious offense, repeated or numerous convictions for minor offenses, conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude, or discharge from military service under other than honorable conditions.
Candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation, voice stress analysis, and after a conditional offer of employment, a psychological and medical evaluation.
Recruitment and Selection Process Application Review Applications will be reviewed to ensure candidates meet the age, licensing, citizenship, and education requirements. All statements made in the application materials are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.
Written Examination Written examination is a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry‑Level Test Battery, consisting of:
Reading component measuring reading comprehension.
Writing component measuring clarity, vocabulary, and spelling.
The exam takes approximately 3.5 hours to administer. Successful candidates are eligible to continue in the selection process; unsuccessful candidates may re‑apply and test at a later date.
Officer Pre‑Background Questionnaire The preliminary background questionnaire is a confidential questionnaire designed to assist the Police Department in conducting a preliminary suitability screening. Candidates must pass both the written examination and the Officer Pre‑Background questionnaire to continue.
Physical Agility Test (PAT)
1.5‑mile run to be completed in 14 minutes or less.
Agility course (Obstacle/Agility Course).
Candidates must pass both portions of the PAT to move forward.
Background Investigation Peace Officers must be thoroughly investigated. Failure to pass the background investigation will result in removal of the candidate's name from the eligibility list.
Chief's Interview Pending.
Psychological Evaluation and Medical Examination California Government Code 1031(f) requires all California peace officers to be free from any emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Peace officers must also be free from any physical condition that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers.
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Mission The Chula Vista Police Department, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to providing community policing with the highest level of professionalism and transparency. CVPD employees will provide fair, courteous, and compassionate service to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista.
Values Leadership | Respect | Integrity | Accountability
The Position Police Recruit is the entry‑level position to a career in municipal law enforcement. Police Recruits learn and participate in an established curriculum and subsequently pass all tests given by training staff, including academics and manipulative skills such as defensive tactics, firearms training, and driving at high speeds on a set test course while maintaining control. After successfully completing the Police Academy, the Police Recruit is automatically promoted to the classification of Peace Officer.
Compensation Peace Officer salary range: $7,309.58 – $8,884.81 per month. Peace Officers will receive an additional 3% pay increase and a $2,000 stipend in July 2023.
Essential Functions
Learn and participate in all classroom and field activities while attending the Police Academy.
Write or type reports and complete all assignments.
Participate in daily physical training at the same intensity as the majority of the group, or as directed by academy training staff.
Run up to six miles at an eight minute/mile pace.
Perform up to sixty sit‑ups straight.
Perform sixty push‑ups straight.
Spar with training staff and/or fellow recruits.
Fire weapons.
Drive vehicles.
Talk on radio.
Learn about community‑based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem‑solving.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform other related duties and physical training activities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical qualifications include:
Age 20 at the time of application and 21 at the time of appointment.
Valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment.
Citizenship as defined under California Government Code §§1031(a) and 1031.5.
High school graduation, GED, or a two‑ or four‑year degree from an accredited college or university. Verification at the time of hire is required. Additional college coursework in Police Administration and/or Criminal Justice is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of customer service, modern office practices, computer equipment and software, basic mathematics, English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Abilities to participate in all physical training exercises; learn and participate in classroom lectures; prioritize and coordinate several activities; apply procedures and techniques learned in the Police Academy; use initiative and sound independent judgment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and work effectively with various cultural and ethnic groups.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
1.5‑mile run to be completed in 14 minutes or less.
Agility course.
Lift up to 150 lbs.
Must be able to see a target up to 50 yards away and accurately fire a weapon at it.
Must be able to hear voices of training staff over other loud noises such as gunfire and yelling.
Some work is performed indoors in a classroom setting; some takes place outdoors during physical training exercises.
Additional Information Recruitment No. 23507101.
To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate the required education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e‑mail.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the recruitment process to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The eligibility list is established for a duration of twelve (12) months, unless otherwise extended.
Employees in the Police Recruit position are represented by the Association of Chula Vista Employees (ACE) and receive benefits afforded to ACE‑represented employees. After successfully completing the Police Academy, the Police Recruit will automatically promote to the classification of Peace Officer, a position represented by the Chula Vista Police Officers' Association (POA) and receive benefits outlined in the POA Memorandum of Understanding.
Personal Qualifications
Must possess a good character and reputation; superior self‑command, alertness, and judgment; ability to establish and maintain good working and public relations.
Disqualifying criteria include: conviction of a serious offense, repeated or numerous convictions for minor offenses, conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude, or discharge from military service under other than honorable conditions.
Candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation, voice stress analysis, and after a conditional offer of employment, a psychological and medical evaluation.
Recruitment and Selection Process Application Review Applications will be reviewed to ensure candidates meet the age, licensing, citizenship, and education requirements. All statements made in the application materials are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.
Written Examination Written examination is a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry‑Level Test Battery, consisting of:
Reading component measuring reading comprehension.
Writing component measuring clarity, vocabulary, and spelling.
The exam takes approximately 3.5 hours to administer. Successful candidates are eligible to continue in the selection process; unsuccessful candidates may re‑apply and test at a later date.
Officer Pre‑Background Questionnaire The preliminary background questionnaire is a confidential questionnaire designed to assist the Police Department in conducting a preliminary suitability screening. Candidates must pass both the written examination and the Officer Pre‑Background questionnaire to continue.
Physical Agility Test (PAT)
1.5‑mile run to be completed in 14 minutes or less.
Agility course (Obstacle/Agility Course).
Candidates must pass both portions of the PAT to move forward.
Background Investigation Peace Officers must be thoroughly investigated. Failure to pass the background investigation will result in removal of the candidate's name from the eligibility list.
Chief's Interview Pending.
Psychological Evaluation and Medical Examination California Government Code 1031(f) requires all California peace officers to be free from any emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Peace officers must also be free from any physical condition that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers.
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