JOB
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A CALIFORNIA POST BASIC POLICE ACADEMY WITHIN THE LAST 36 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRE-SERVICE STATUS. Start your career in law enforcement with the Pasadena Police Department! We are looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! The Pasadena Police Department is founded upon a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community we endeavor to protect and enhance an environment of safety by listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together. 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 Rose Bowl events such as major sporting events, Old Town, 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
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
For a list of the responsibilities of this position, please view the job description for Police Officer.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Possession of a Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.Vision for candidates wearing glasses must be at least 20/100 correctable to 20/30; free from color blindness; for candidates who have successfully worn soft contact lenses for a least one year, vision must be 20/200 uncorrected, correctable to 20/30; free from color blindness.Conviction of any felony offense, certain misdemeanor offenses, or any offense reflecting lack of character, judgment, or morals, or any other than honorable military discharge may be cause for disqualification.Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Shift and overtime work will be required.