The Corona Police Department is made up of over 250 officers and professional staff which is comprised of three divisions: Field Services, Investigative Services, and Support Services. Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our community while maintaining trust through transparency. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge & Education

• Must be within one semester of satisfactory completion of high school or successfully completed the twelfth (12th grade) or equivalent GED. Applications must list education to be able to verify that candidates have met this requirement. Candidates that do not include this information will be disqualified from consideration.

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• Must be enrolled in a college or university with full accreditation status granted by an institutional or specialized accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with a course load of 6 or more semester units (9 quarter units) in Police Science, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field and maintain a grade "C" average or higher. Course work must be approved by the Chief of Police

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Ability to use modern office equipment and communication tools used for business functions.

Experience

• Candidates must be at least 17 years and 6 months of age and must be appointed prior to 21 years and 6 months of age.
• Must possess a valid California, Class C Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment along with satisfactory driving record.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Characteristics

• Accountability- The Corona Police Department is a professional police agency staffed by individuals who cherish and maintain the highest standards of conduct and performance.
• Integrity- Being truthful and ethical in what we do, what we say, and what we say we do in both our personal and professional lives.
• Respect- We are committed to our profession and will always respect one another and the community that we serve.
• Inclusion- We are not just diverse; we are welcoming to all.
• Teamwork- When we work together to achieve our mission, the department and community will grow stronger. Together, we are better.
• Innovation- We provide modern police services and are committed to always improve our organizational practices.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt eligible for overtime compensation.

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Application Process

This recruitment will be opened on a continuous basis and may close at any time without advance notice. The deadline for first review of application is Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 8;00AM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period. Candidates that successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications may be invited to a Hirevue online interview. Passing candidates will be invited to schedule an in-person oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list and will be contacted by the department in ranked order to start the background process as vacancies arise. Interviews are typically held on a monthly basis. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Successful candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation with the Corona Police Department which includes but is not limited to the following:

• No felony conviction(s).
• Submit to a fingerprint and criminal history check - State and Federal Bureaus.
• Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• United States high school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
• No conviction(s) of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses.
• Submit to a polygraph examination.
• Successfully pass a medical examination.
• Credit history check, if established, 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 of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $ 399.1 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 209.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

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