Police Officer (Laterals)

Salary : $111,432.24 - $138,443.16 Annually
Location : Beverly Hills Police Department, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-2015-01
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary
The City of Beverly Hills is offering $45,000 Signing Bonus

for qualified lateral police officers.

Lateral Police Officer must have a minimum of one year of satisfactory full-time employment as a sworn officer in a Municipal, County or State Police Department within the State of California. Possession of a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. certificate is required. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for Police Officer but do not possess one year of satisfactory full-time employment as a sworn officer in a Municipal, County or State Police Department within the State of California, will receive a $35,000 signing bonus.

What We're Looking for
The City of Beverly Hills Police Department is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Lateral Police Officer. The lateral Police Officer perform duties to protect life and property within the city. Maintains law and order and respond to emergency calls. May patrol the city enforcing the criminal and traffic laws of the city, state and nation. Performs background investigations, or perform training duties.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the full working class in law enforcement. Incumbents appointed to this class will have related work experience and will possess law enforcement training. Initially, incumbents will be assigned to patrol and work under close supervision, performing the more routine duties assigned to positions in this class. However, as experience is gained, incumbents are expected to perform the full range of duties as assigned with increasing independence. Special assignments in police-related functions (within or outside of patrol) may be available to experienced incumbents, depending on the needs of the department. Appointment to a special assignment is at the discretion of the Police Chief.

The Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant in that the latter serves as the first line supervisor and has responsibility for the development, coordination, and evaluation of sworn personnel that are part of a work shift, division, or bureau.

Detailed Job Description
For the full job description please review the class specification at:

Salary and Benefits
This position is represented by the Police Officers' Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This position is set to receive a 6% increase effective 07/01/2026. Additional details may be found in the POA MOU, a copy of which is located at .
Selection Process
All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes alone will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

The selection process may consist of the following components:

• Application Review
  • Please attach all education, trainings, courses, and/or certificates required as part of the minimum qualifications to your application. This includes either a diploma, official or unofficial transcript and/or Form DD214 to verify either Track 1 or Track 2 as outlined under the Experience and Training minimum requirements, as well as your POST Basic certificate. Applicants who fail to provide documentation verifying that they meet the minimum requirements, will not continue in the recruitment process.
• Assessment of Supplemental Questionnaire
  • Respond in full to all supplemental questions. Responses such as "see resume" will not be accepted and will result in the disqualification of your application.
  • The supplemental questionnaire may be used as an assessment tool to determine the most qualified applicants for this position.
• Performance Exam
  • Candidates who are successful on the Written Exam will participate in a Physical Agility Test (PAT) is held at Rio Hondo Community College.
• Oral Interviews
  • Candidates who pass the PAT will be invited to the Oral Interview. Oral interview dates are continuous and candidates will be notified of the interview date after they successfully pass the PAT.

For a more information about the process, please visit www.joinbhpd.org.
Eligibility List
The candidates who successfully pass the selection process will earn placement on an Eligibility List. The Eligibility List may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification, as defined by the duration of the list at the time the list is established. The Eligibility List established for any recruitment may also be used to fill a lower-level position.
Background CheckA thorough background check, including a polygraph, will be conducted on the successful candidate: Upon the completion of final interviews, the selected candidate will receive a multi-page "In-depth Personal History Form" (intensive background form) and Pre-Investigative Questionnaire which are required to be completed and returned at the time of the initial meeting with a background investigator. Failure to supply the information requested results in an automatic disqualification. In addition to the background investigation, applicant is required to undergo a pre-employment polygraph examination. A qualified polygraph examiner employed by the City of Beverly Hills Police Department administers the test. The polygraph examination is designed to show an applicant as being "truthful." All of the questions posed to the applicant during the examination are discussed with the applicant prior to the actual testing. An extensive background investigation will be undertaken which consists of personal contacts and phone contacts with listed references, school teachers, administrators, employers, co-workers, neighbors, unlisted references that can be located, spouse, ex-spouses and friends. Additionally, an applicant's current financial institution will be checked, past credit history will be examined, social media accounts, criminal history checks will be made.
Proof of Education

If educational units, a degree, transcripts, or certificate is required, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Government Jobs account at the time of application and before the closing date unless specified otherwise by Human Resources. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training:

Experience specified in one of the tracks listed below:

Track 1: Graduation from an accredited California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy and currently employed in good standing with a California law enforcement agency as a sworn police officer. Receipt of the POST Basic certificate is required on or before the completion of the first year of employment as a sworn police officer.

Track 2: Employed as a sworn police officer within the last three years and eligible for re-hire. Possession of the POST Basic certificate.

Out-of-state officers must complete the POST Basic Course waiver process prior to application.

Training specified in one of the tracks listed below:

Track 1: At least 36 semester units (or 54 quarter units) from an accredited college or university at the time of application. Must provide a diploma, official or unofficial transcripts at time of application.

Track 2: A minimum of four years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard) after an Honorable Discharge. (Must provide Form DD214 at time of application.)

License and Certificate

Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Possession of Penal Code 832 Arrest and Firearms Training certificate.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate upon completion of probation.

Must meet any other criteria mandated by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).

Other Requirements

Must be a citizen of the United States of America, or a lawful permanent resident, at the time of application.

Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Must be able to meet physical standards.

Must meet psychological and background standards that reflect the following:
Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.

Must be able to maintain required P.O.S.T. certification and maintain firearms qualification.

Must be willing to work irregular hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and over-time as needed.

Must be available for call-back and automatic return to work with a reasonable response time (within the amount of time as if traveling from residence) during off-duty hours for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents, and as otherwise required.
The City offers a generous benefits package including CalPERS retirement benefits, medical, dental, vision and more.

To see detailed information about our Sworn Police (POA) Association benefits, please review the
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How did you become aware of this job opportunity?

• BHPD Recruitment Team
• Job Fair
• Friend/Relative Referral
• Facebook
• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Twitter/X
• TikTok
• Joinhandshake.com
• US Military Career Center
• Military Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
• College/University
• Professional Association Website
• California Narcotic Officers Association (CNOA)
• California Peace Officers Association (CPOA)
• USMC Camp Pendleton
• Employee Referral
• Careers In Government
• Other

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If you answered "Other", "College/University", "Military Career Center," or "TAP" on the previous question, please let us know the source (i.e. what college or university, what military branch, etc).
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If you were referred by a City of Beverly Hills employee, please list their first and last name below.
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Are you at least 20 1/2 years old?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record? Note: a valid California state license will be required by time of appointment.

• Yes
• No

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List your Driver's License number and expiration date.
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order