Salary : $111,053.00 - $138,690.00 Annually
Location : 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Promotional Test - City Employees Only:
In accordance with the City of Montebello Civil Service Rule VI, Section 170, this process will be a promotional test, and only full-time City employees are eligible to apply and must possess the qualifications of the position as set forth in the position specifications.

Tentative examination dates:

Written Exam - Week of November 16, 2026
Oral Exam - Week of December 14, 2026
Job Summary
Under general direction, to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; to investigate incidents and crimes; to make physical arrests; and to perform related work as required.
This is the advanced specialized skill working level for City law enforcement. Incumbents may be assigned to any of the following assignments: detectives, canine, traffic, personnel & training, field training officer, school resource officer or other assignment designated by the Chief.

Performs patrol on an assigned shift; conducts property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities; stops and questions suspicious persons; assists with a variety of emergencies; issues citations for violations of laws; prepares reports of incidents and investigations; contacts victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects for detailed interviewing when required; secures statements; may have responsibility for preserving evidence at the scenes of incidents and crimes; follows-up on investigations when assigned; makes arrests of criminals; appears in court proceedings when summoned; books, transports, and has responsibility for the care and safety of detained persons; issues traffic citations and performs traffic control assignments; performs accident investigations; performs a wide range of law enforcement assignments; performs special assignments such as canine, traffic, crime scene processing, training, or motorcycle duties; makes initial and supplementary investigation of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, checks, intelligence, juvenile, narcotics, and others; investigates cases involving missing persons, lost children and runaways; collects material evidence and does crime scene work; performs surveillance of persons and places; apprehends, interrogates and arrests suspects; prepares and submits reports; establishes and maintains liaison with other criminal justice agencies; participates in undercover investigations of narcotics, gambling, vice, racial disturbances, and other activities, violations, and crimes; makes investigations to determine whether juvenile offenders should be returned to the custody of the home, given formal hearing, referred to a social agency, or to juvenile court; works with social agencies, schools, and groups; give speeches, lectures, and demonstrations; keeps records and logs of activities; develops, coordinates and implements Community Oriented Problem solving programs; trains new police officers under the P.O.S.T. Field Training Program; evaluates new officers, preparing reports of their progress and identifying strengths and weaknesses; may assume duties of superiors in their absence; may train and direct the work of other police personnel.

Possession of a basic certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is required, supplemented by college coursework from an accredited college or university in police science or a related field.

Work Background: Four years of sworn law enforcement experience, including completion of the probationary period with the Montebello Police Department.
Knowledge of:

• Modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, and traffic control.
• Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure, and the preservation and presentation of evidence in court.
• Recent court decisions affecting police powers.
• Use and care of firearms.

Ability to:

• Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments.
• Make physical arrests of criminals.
• Secure information from others at the scene of incidents.
• Demonstrate keen abilities of observation and memory.
• Train new officers under the P.O.S.T. Field Training Program.
• Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Prepare accurate incident and case reports.
• Use and care for firearms and other police equipment.
• Meet established standards of physical endurance, agility, health, and vision.
• Effectively represent the law enforcement functions of the Department with concerned individuals, organizations, and other governmental agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

DONNOE & ASSOCIATES POLICE CORPORAL STOCK TEST, L-434

100 items; 2 hour time limit.

• Police Report Language Skills: Sentence Ordering and Legal Vocabulary
• Effective Supervisory Practices. ICMA, 6th Edition (2023)
• California Peace Officer Legal Sourcebook