Law Enforcement Academy Graduate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $74,152.00 - $90,317.76 Annually
Location : Bakersfield, CA, CA
Job Type: Continuous
Job Number: 02400
Department: Police
Division: Field Services
Opening Date: 12/16/2025
Description
THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, performs professional duties in a sworn capacity pursuant to California Penal Code 830.1 and is responsible for protecting persons and property; enforcing state and local laws and ordinances; identifies, deters and investigates crime; contributes to the positive welfare of the community; and performs related work as required.
Representative Duties
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Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who properly complete the application and clearly demonstrate on the City application and supplemental questionnaire that they possess the minimum qualifications which include:
POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATE:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited California POST certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy; OR
• Certificate of Completion from an accredited California POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy awarded or renewed within the previous consecutive three (3) years at time of application.

LATERAL - POLICE OFFICER:

• A current full-time Police Officer for at least one continuous year in the State of California as a Peace Officer, as defined by California Penal Code Section 830, 830.1, and 830.2; AND
• Possess a California POST Basic Certificate.
• Out of State Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year of sworn general law enforcement experience AND possession of the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:

• AGE: Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment date.
• EDUCATION: California POST requires possession of U.S. high school diploma or GED.
• CERTIFICATE: POST Certificate must be valid at the time of appointment date.
• LICENSE: Must possess a valid Class "C" California driver's license.
• PHYSICAL CONDITION/VISION: Good physical condition. Vision and physical conditions must satisfy established POST Medical Standards as provided on their website: POST - Medical Screening Manual.
• CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship prior to application for employment in compliance with Government Code Section 1031.

• FELONY: Record must be free from any felony convictions.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)
As part of the requirement to be considered for the Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral position, applicants must successfully complete a preliminary investigation of their personal history and background to determine suitability for this position with the Bakersfield Police Department. A copy of the Preliminary Background Questionnaire document can be viewed and downloaded here.
For more information on the recruitment process, please visit the City's or .
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb page for detailed information (rates and plan information).
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the page for additional information.
01
APPLICANTS FOR POLICE OFFICER - ACADEMY GRADUATE: I understand I must provide a copy of an Academy Certificate from a California POST certified Basic Peace Officer Academy issued within the last three (3) years with my application in order to move forward in the examination process. You may upload the documents to your on-line application; submit in person to the Human Resources Department, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; fax to (661) 852-2070; or email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us. When delivering, faxing, or emailing the documents, please reference the recruitment name and number (i.e., Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral #02400).

• Yes
• No
• N/A - applying as an Academy Graduate

02
LATERAL - POLICE OFFICER: I have a minimum of 1-year employment as a full-time paid Peace Officer with a POST approved California Law Enforcement agency.

• Yes
• No
• N/A - applying as an Academy Graduate

03
LATERAL - POLICE OFFICER: Do you have a three-year or longer break in qualifying employment from a California law enforcement employer for which the position required completion of Regular Basic Course (RBC) or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course (SIBC) training?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - applying as an Academy Graduate

04
LATERAL - POLICE OFFICER: If you answered "Yes" to question #3, do you possess a POST Requalification Certificate? If yes, please submit a copy with your application. You may upload the document to your on-line application; submit in person to the Human Resources Department, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; fax to (661) 852-2070; or email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us. When delivering, faxing, or emailing the document, please reference the recruitment name and number (i.e., Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral #02400).

• Yes
• No
• N/A

05
LATERAL - POLICE OFFICER: I understand I must submit a copy of a California POST Basic Certificate with my application in order to participate in the examination process. You may upload the document to your on-line application; submit in person to Human Resources Department, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; fax to (661) 852-2070; or email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us. When delivering, faxing, or emailing the document, please reference the recruitment name and number (i.e., Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral #02400).

• Yes
• No
• N/A - applying as an Academy Graduate

06
I have reviewed the description of the Physical Agility Obstacle Course on the website at https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/205/Human-Resources under News & Highlights and understand the physical requirements of this exam.

• Yes
• No

07
I understand that it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that I apply on-line and provide an email address for this recruitment. If an e-mail address is provided, all future correspondence from the City will be via e-mail. NOTE: Please keep contact information up-to-date and ensure that your email spam filter allow you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us.

• Yes
• No

08
Have you tested and failed any portion of the examination process for the position of Police Officer administered by the City of Bakersfield Police Department within the past one (1) year period?

• Yes
• No

09
I understand that applications from individuals who have failed the psychological test for Police Officer administered by the City of Bakersfield within the past one (1) year period or failed any other portion of the examination process within a six (6) month period, are not eligible for this recruitment.

• Yes
• No

10
I am a U.S. citizen OR a permanent resident alien who is eligible AND has applied for U.S. citizenship prior to submission of my application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question