Police Recruit: $10k Signing Bonus & Academy Path

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governmentjobscom city of costa mesaCosta Mesa (CA)

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Police Protection

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$10,000 per month

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About the role

The City of Costa Mesa is recruiting Police Recruit candidates for a full-time POST-certified Basic police academy program to prepare for the duties of a police officer. A $10,000 signing bonus is offered, paid in installments upon graduation, academy completion, and probation success. Upon graduation and certification, the salary range is $7,890 to $10,572 per month. Qualified applicants will undergo academy training and field programs, leading to sworn police officer status after meeting

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