Recruiting

Welcome to the Anaheim Police Department recruitment page.  This will be your resource for information regarding the application process, testing and other clarifying steps.

Contact a Recruiter today at APDRECRUITMENT@ANAHEIM.NET to get more information

  1. Police Officer - Lateral
  2. Police Officer - Trainee
  3. Corrections Officer
  4. Police Dispatcher I/II

To be considered a Police Officer - Lateral candidate, you must meet the following qualifications:


  • Be currently employed as a Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency.
  • Successfully completed the probationary period in your current or former agency.
  • Possess a valid CA Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or higher.
  • Possess a valid California Driver's License.


Click here for a complete job description


Out-of-State Applicants: Must have a CA POST Basic Course Waiver by date of application. For more information regarding how to obtain a waiver, please visit: https://post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process.aspx


The following background documents will be required once you begin the testing process:


Click here to apply for Police Officer – Lateral


If the position that you are interested in is not listed, please submit a Job Interest Card to be notified via email of future openings.


Our Vision

In partnership with our community, we will be innovative, strategic, and collaborative in how we provide exceptional public safety service.

Our Mission

To maintain a safe community to live, work and play.

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