Minimum Qualifications

• Twenty and one-half (20 1/2) years of age
• United States Citizen or Naturalized Citizen
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License

Application Review

Applications and supplemental materials are submitted to Human Resources Department for the City of Hermosa Beach. Application information is reviewed and those persons whose background and experience best meet the needs of the Department are invited to participate in the selection process. 

Written Examination, Physical Agility Test, and Oral Interview

The first component of this examination is the written test. For entrance to the written test, candidates must show picture identification, such as a driver’s license, along with their admittance letter. The physical agility test will be scheduled following the written test, and will include:

• Timed Run (500 yards)
• Scale 2 six-foot walls (chain link and solid)
• Dummy drag (165 lbs.)
• Obstacle course

Those who successfully pass the written exam and physical agility test will be invited to participate in an oral interview.

Background Investigation & Polygraph Examination

Following successful passage of the oral interview, candidates will undergo a comprehensive background investigation to include credit, criminal, and DMV review, neighborhood check, reference letters, employment history, and polygraph examination.

Psychological & Medical Exam

Final selection is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the extensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, a Chief's Interview, pre-employment medical examination, and psychological examination. Candidates must successfully pass each step of the recruitment and selection process to be placed on the eligible list. 

Academy Training

Individuals appointed to the position of Police Officer Recruit will be sent to a POST approved Basic Police Academy for 26 weeks. Upon successful completion of the Academy, appointees are sworn in as a full-time Police Officer, and eligible for the salary rate and benefits of Police Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a P.O.S.T certified police academy

Application Review

Applications and supplemental materials are submitted to Human Resources Department for the City of Hermosa Beach. Application information is reviewed and those persons whose background and experience best meet the needs of the Department are invited to participate in the selection process. 

Oral Interview

No written or physical agility test is given to academy graduates or lateral applicants. The oral interview is typically scheduled a few weeks after an application is submitted. Applicants eligible to continue in the selection process will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment.

Background Investigation & Polygraph Examination

Following successful passage of the oral interview, candidates will undergo a comprehensive background investigation to include credit, criminal, and DMV review, neighborhood check, reference letters, employment history, and polygraph examination.

Psychological & Medical Exam

Final selection is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the extensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, a Chief's Interview, pre-employment medical examination, and psychological examination. Candidates must successfully pass each step of the recruitment and selection process to be placed on the eligible list. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and currently employed by a law enforcement agency

Application Review

Applications and supplemental materials are submitted to Human Resources Department for the City of Hermosa Beach. Application information is reviewed and those persons whose background and experience best meet the needs of the Department are invited to participate in the selection process. 

Oral Interview

No written or physical agility test is given to academy graduates or lateral applicants. The oral interview is typically scheduled a few weeks after an application is submitted. Applicants eligible to continue in the selection process will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment.

Background Investigation & Polygraph Examination

Following successful passage of the oral interview, candidates will undergo a comprehensive background investigation to include credit, criminal, and DMV review, neighborhood check, reference letters, employment history, and polygraph examination.

Psychological & Medical Exam

Final selection is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the extensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, a Chief's Interview, pre-employment medical examination, and psychological examination. Candidates must successfully pass each step of the recruitment and selection process to be placed on the eligible list.