City of Fountain Valley, CAVerified Source

Police Recruit Fountain Valley CA

43K–43K
Onsite · Los Angeles, California
Posted August 11, 2026
contract

Overview

Join the City of Fountain Valley Police Department as a Police Recruit. This unique opportunity allows motivated individuals to start a meaningful law enforcement career focused on community trust and professionalism. Graduates receive training at the city expense and are sworn in after completing the academy and field training program. Apply now to serve a close-knit community where your work is valued.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Attend and successfully complete a California P.O.S.T. approved Basic Police Recruit Academy
  • 2Learn California laws defensive tactics firearms emergency response and ethical policing
  • 3Develop communication problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • 4Prepare for sworn Police Officer duties including patrol investigations and community engagement
  • 5Protect life and property enforce laws with fairness integrate with patrol and investigations

Requirements5

  • 1High school diploma equivalent GED required valid California Class C driver's license
  • 2Pass FrontLine National exam with 70% above in each component T-Score of 45 on P.O.S.T. T-PELLT battery within last year
  • 3Free from disqualifications legally authorized to work physical good moral character normal hearing 20/70 vision color blind
  • 4Height weight frame appropriate for age sex
  • 5Available for rotating shifts evenings holidays weekends

Salary Insight

$43k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationLos Angeles, California

Required Skills

California P.O.S.T. approved Basic Police Recruit Academyfirearmsdefensive tacticslaw enforcementcommunity policing
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