Police Officer Entry - Level
City of VernonHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completion of training and Peace Officer certification with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
- A valid California State Driver’s License.
- Experience in community policing.
- Ability to maintain physical fitness to meet VPD standards.
Benefits
- Monthly salary of $9,607.
- Excellent benefits package.
The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles located several miles to the southeast of Downtown Los Angeles in Southern California. Founded in 1905 as the first exclusively industrial city in the Southwestern United States, Vernon currently houses more than 1,800 businesses that employ approximately 50,000 people, serving as a vital economic engine in the region. Offering an environment uniquely friendly to business, Vernon is the home to industries including food and agriculture, apparel, steel, plastics, logistics and home furnishings. Vernon maintains strong philanthropic ties with the neighboring communities where much its workforce lives, providing significant financial support for public services like health care and education.