Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

Summary

Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Police Officer (Academy Graduate) in our Police Department. Under general supervision, patrols a beat or sector; enforces laws and ordinances and makes arrests; protects life and property and performs the necessary related tasks to fulfill these objectives; performs related duties as required.

Testing Dates: Physical Agility/PIQ: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Oral Interviews: Monday, November 30, 2026

The physical agility examination will take each candidate approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete. There are five separate events in this test, which are simulations of actual tasks that a Police Officer would be required to perform. These events are as follows: PUSH UPS, BODY DRAG, WOOD FENCE CLIMB, ONE MILE RUN.

For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.

All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Escondido offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The Benefits of Choice program offers you a range of benefits. You chose the coverage that is right for you, your family and your budget.

Job Description

Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Police Officer (Academy Graduate) in our Police Department. Under general supervision, patrols a beat or sector; enforces laws and ordinances and makes arrests; protects life and property and performs the necessary related tasks to fulfill these objectives; performs related duties as required.

Testing Dates: Physical Agility/PIQ: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Oral Interviews: Monday, November 30, 2026

The physical agility examination will take each candidate approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete. There are five separate events in this test, which are simulations of actual tasks that a Police Officer would be required to perform. These events are as follows: PUSH UPS, BODY DRAG, WOOD FENCE CLIMB, ONE MILE RUN.

For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.

All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Escondido offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The Benefits of Choice program offers you a range of benefits. You chose the coverage that is right for you, your family and your budget.