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Police Recruit
The City of Ontario Police Department has an exciting opportunity available for those looking to get their start as a Police Officer- Recruit. As a Police Officer - Recruit, you will unlock your potential and launch your future career while making a positive impact on the community! Police Recruits attend a 24-week POST-certified Police Officer Training Academy. You will be trained in criminal law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning. Upon successful completion of the academy, you will be promoted to the position of Police Officer. Police Recruits are sworn in as Police Officers at a base salary of $8,070.40 - $9,812.40 per month; this does not include incentive pay which you may be eligible to earn, such as bilingual pay, education pay, shift differential, etc. All new Police Officers complete a comprehensive Field Training Officer program, which provides close training and assistance in the field. If your application is accepted, you will be invited to participate in a written examination. Dates and times will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants who have taken the PELLETB within 365 days of the application and achieved a T-score of 45 or higher may request a waiver from the PELLETB. Applicants requesting to waive the PELLETB are required to submit proof of their qualifying T-score on agency letterhead from the agency that administered the PELLETB. All appointments to this position are subject to a satisfactory background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department. The background investigation will include the following; passing of a polygraph test, the successful completion of a post-offer medical exam (including drug screen), and a 12 month probationary period. Candidates may be disqualified from further consideration during the background investigation for a variety of reasons including if they have: an excessive number of traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens, repossessions, and recency); or thefts from a previous employer.
The City of Ontario Police Department has an exciting opportunity available for those looking to get their start as a Police Officer- Recruit. As a Police Officer - Recruit, you will unlock your potential and launch your future career while making a positive impact on the community! Police Recruits attend a 24-week POST-certified Police Officer Training Academy. You will be trained in criminal law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical conditioning. Upon successful completion of the academy, you will be promoted to the position of Police Officer. Police Recruits are sworn in as Police Officers at a base salary of $8,070.40 - $9,812.40 per month; this does not include incentive pay which you may be eligible to earn, such as bilingual pay, education pay, shift differential, etc. All new Police Officers complete a comprehensive Field Training Officer program, which provides close training and assistance in the field. If your application is accepted, you will be invited to participate in a written examination. Dates and times will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants who have taken the PELLETB within 365 days of the application and achieved a T-score of 45 or higher may request a waiver from the PELLETB. Applicants requesting to waive the PELLETB are required to submit proof of their qualifying T-score on agency letterhead from the agency that administered the PELLETB. All appointments to this position are subject to a satisfactory background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department. The background investigation will include the following; passing of a polygraph test, the successful completion of a post-offer medical exam (including drug screen), and a 12 month probationary period. Candidates may be disqualified from further consideration during the background investigation for a variety of reasons including if they have: an excessive number of traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens, repossessions, and recency); or thefts from a previous employer.