Definition
Selection Components
- Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an assessment center. Candidates are required to submit a resume along with a completed online application in order for the application package to be considered complete.
- Assessment Center: Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future full-time vacancies.
Essential Duties
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job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.
Qualifications
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job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
Required
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
EXPERIENCE: Eight or more years of progressively responsible law enforcement work experience, including six years combined managerial and supervisory experience, three of which must be at the level of Police Lieutenant or above.
EDUCATION: Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law, management, public administration, or other related field. Master's degree is desirable.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Possession of P.O.S.T Management Certificate.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
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Do you possess eight or more years of progressively responsible law enforcement work experience?
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Please briefly describe your progressively responsible law enforcement work experience.
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Do you possess six or more years of combined managerial and supervisory experience?
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Please briefly describe your managerial and supervisory work experience.
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Do you possess three or more years of experience at the level of Police Lieutenant or above?
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Do you currently possess a POST Management Certificate?
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Please Select The Highest Level Of Education You Possess
- Master's Degree or other advanced degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some college or certificate(s)
- High School Diploma or GED
- None of the above
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If applicable please list the field(s) in which you were awarded your degree(s). If no degree, type N/A.
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Do you possess a valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- I have a valid driver's license from another state and an acceptable driving record.
- No
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Please select the area(s) in which you have experience or training:
- Detectives
- Patrol
- Support Services
- Traffic
- Other
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If you selected "other" in the question above, please explain below:
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Please describe your experience in managing the day-to-day operations of an assigned law enforcement function or program.
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Please describe your experience in establishing strategies and programs to improve police and public safety services, including any experience you have with budgeting and/or contract administration.
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Please describe your experience in preparing and presenting reports to City Council, Civil Service, community groups or outside agencies.
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Please describe your experience in collaborating with other City departments on issues of mutual concern.
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I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) along with the online application and that the application will be considered incomplete without it.
