Start your career in law enforcement with the City of Pasadena!
We are looking for dedicated and ambitious men and women who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! Pasadena is a great place to be a Police Officer – big enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. Get involved with major Rose Bowl events, Old Town activities, movie and TV filming, and many more diverse and active events that continually take place in Pasadena. You'll be part of it all – come build a rewarding and exciting career.
The City of Pasadena is embarking on a hiring process for Police Trainee.
For this application filing period, test dates are as follows:
Written Exam - (Date and Time will be later determined)
Attendance to the written exam is mandatory unless a waiver is requested and approved. See details below.
You may request a waiver two ways:
By submitting a T-score for a California POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET B) exam taken from an outside agency within one year from the time of application. Candidates with a minimum T-score of 45 will be invited to the physical agility exam. (To be considered for a waiver, you must attach a copy of your T-score to your application upon submittal. The T-score must be on agency letterhead from the agency that administered the written exam.)
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By submitting proof of having taken and passed a City of Pasadena Police Trainee exam within one year from time of application. (To be considered for a waiver request, you must attach a copy of your notice from the City of Pasadena that you passed the written exam for Police Trainee. The notice must be on City of Pasadena letterhead.)
Physical Agility Exam- (Date and Time will be later determined)
Location:
The Rose Bowl Pasadena Lot H
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
Attendance to the Physical Agility exam is mandatory
The
ideal candidate will have graduated from high school, GED or other high school equivalency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution; be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment and legally authorized to work in the United States; have a strong interest in a career in law enforcement; have the physical and ethical capacity and values needed to perform the duties of a Police Officer; and a strong interest in serving the community of Pasadena.
NOTE:
Police Trainee is a temporary employment status (non-benefit) in an encumbered Police Officer position. This status cannot exceed six months while a candidate participates in preparation for becoming a Police Officer, including attending a police academy and obtaining a Basic POST certification. After obtaining the POST certification, a Police Trainee may be offered a regular status position of Police Officer
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school, GED or other high school equivalency certificate, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution. Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment and legally authorized to work in the United States.