Job Information

PALOS VERDES ESTATES POLICE DEPARTMENT
340 PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA 90274
310-750-9793

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Updated: February 06, 2026

If the NTN test is passed, you must also apply through the city to be invited to the next phase of the hiring process using this link: Service Officer Application

Position Title: Police Service Officer - Dispatcher / Jailer

Salary Information: $4,915 - $6,856 Monthly

Benefit Information:

Healthcare allowance: $2,000 per month
Uniform allowance: $825 per year
POST cert pay
Education pay (after 2 years):
*5% for Associate’s degree
*10% for Bachelor’s degree
Bilingual pay
120 hours of holiday pay (cash-out option)
96 hours vacation

Candidate Contact Person
Aaron Belda
Captain
310-750-9793
abelda@pvestates.org

Department Overview

The Palos Verdes Estates Police Department offers a unique opportunity for Police Officer Trainees to begin their careers in a supportive, tight-knit community with a strong emphasis on professional development, integrity, and service. Our department is small enough to provide personalized mentorship and a wide range of hands-on experience, yet progressive in its approach to modern policing. Officers here are empowered to take initiative, work closely with community members, and play an integral role in maintaining the safety and quality of life in one of the most scenic and desirable coastal cities in Los Angeles County. If you're looking for a department where you’re more than just a badge number—and where your work genuinely makes an impact—this is the place to start.

City/County/Area Information

Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles, CA

Population

14,500

Job Requirements

Age: 18

US Citizen: No

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid State Driver’s License: Yes (CA)

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision:

Not less than 20/70 in each eye uncorrected
Corrected to 20/20 in the better eye
Not less than 20/30 in the lesser eye

College: No

Academy Certification: No

Prior Experience: No

Necessary Certifications

Required certifications (during initial employment):

POST-certified Dispatch Training
Core Correctional Officers Course (jail school)
CPR certification

All must be successfully completed within the first six months of employment.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to successfully complete:

POST dispatch training
Core Correctional Officers Course (jail school)
CPR certification (within first six months)

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (prolonged sitting/standing, multitasking, hearing and speaking clearly, operating computers, custodial duties)

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

Vision and hearing standards as specified in the job description on the city website application (must complete in addition to NTN test).

Hiring Process:

If the NTN test is passed, you must also apply through the city to be invited to the next phase of the hiring process using this link: Service Officer Application

Inquiries about status may be directed to abelda@pvestates.org

Hiring Process Overview

Application
1. Submit an application through the City’s website.
Testing
1. Pass the National Testing Network (NTN) test.
2. Candidates who pass are invited to an oral interview.
Interviews
1. Oral interview panel.
2. Chief’s interview.
Background and Evaluations
1. Comprehensive background investigation.
2. Polygraph examination.
3. Psychological evaluation.
4. Medical evaluation.

Each step must be successfully completed to move forward in the process.

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