Salary : $132,007.00 - $164,858.00 Annually
Location : 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Application Deadline: Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Along with your online application, please attach the following:

• A copy of your resume.
• A copy of your Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certification, a copy of your college degree, or a copy of college transcripts indicating coursework and degree completed is required with your application.

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 16th****
Oral Exam - ***Week of December 14th****

Job Summary
Under general supervision, supervise and participate in police patrol, traffic, criminal investigation, training, administration, crime prevention, community relations, and other assigned programs or functions; and perform related work as required.

This is a supervisory position with responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the work of staff assigned to a specific area of law enforcement functions.

Supervises and participates in field activities during an assigned law enforcement shift; inspects officers and disseminates current information before officers leave for assigned patrol areas; maintains discipline and insures that Department rules and policies are followed; assists officers in initial investigations, including the gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension and interrogation of suspects; patrols the City and assists officers on all calls when necessary; participates in normal patrol activities, including enforcing local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, and booking and transporting prisoners; assists officers in preparing reports and performs initial review of prepared reports; may appear in court to present evidence and testimony; maintains contact with other law enforcement agencies; gives information and directions to the public; conducts in-service training and prepares performance evaluations; prepares general reports of field activities; performs special investigative assignments; supervises and participates in criminal investigation, training, administration, crime prevention, community relations, and other assigned programs or functions; provide information and assistance to the public; checks holding facility and building security during shift; may perform special duties in recruiting and training, intelligence, public safety dispatch, and administrative support; may assume the responsibilities of a Police Lieutenant in the Lieutenant's absence; represents assigned functions with City staff and other governmental agencies as delegated

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which 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. Possession of intermediate POST certification or graduation from an accredited "two" year college or university with major course work in police science or closely related field.

Work Background: Five years of sworn law enforcement experience. (Lateral entry officers participating in promotional examinations must have three years of experience with the Montebello Police Department).

LAW ENFORCEMENT SERGEANT WRITTEN EXAMINATION SECTION DESCRIPTIONS
PROBLEM SOLVING, DECISION MAKING, AND PLANNING 15
SUPERVISION 20
FIELD OPERATIONS 20
LEGAL PRINCIPLES 15
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 10
GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PRINCIPLES - CA 20

The references for this examination include:
Hess, K. and Wrobleski H. (2008). For the Record: Report Writing in Law Enforcement, 6th Edition. Innovative Systems.*

Adams, T. (2014). Police Field Operations, 8th Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.*

Garner, Gerald W. (2025). Basic Handbook of Police Supervision: A Practical Guide for Law Enforcement Supervisors, 2nd Edition. Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd.

California Department of Justice. California Peace Officers Legal Sourcebook. CopWare.

***NOTE: For the Record: Report Writing in Law Enforcement, 5th Edition and 6th Edition Revised, can also be used as sources for this test.***

• CalPERS 3% @ 50 or 2.7% @ 57, depending on member status
• CalPERS Classic member employees pay 12% of member contributions to CalPERS
• New CalPERS members pay 15.25% toward their CalPERS retirement
• Longevity pay available up to 15%; Lateral Police Officer eligible for Longevity Pay based on Sworn service time. (Completion of: 3 years 2%, 5 years 4%, 10 years 7%, 15 yrs 10%, 20 years 13%, 25 years 15%)
• 11 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage. maximum paid by City is $1650/per month towards full family coverage.
• Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan
• $30,000 term life insurance
• 12 paid Holidays
• 96 hours of Sick leave annually
• Starting at 80 hours of Vacation leave annually
• 30 hours bereavement leave per eligible incident
• Up to $2,000 per year tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation plan available
• Deferred comp conversion for cash outs
• Bilingual pay up to $150/month
• Retiree Medical Health Benefit
• Uniform Allowance--$950/year
• City-paid Long Term Disability Program
• Education Incentive
• Military Service Incentive
• Health & Wellness Stipend