New Positions are continuously being added toThe Hawthorne Police Department. Hawthorne Police Department takes applications for "lateral applicants" on a continuous basis. Projected date for new recruitment applicants is December 2000.

Police Recruit Information on Open-Competitive Examination - NOTE: No testing scheduled at this time as of February, 2004.

Current Openings are:
Police Officer (lateral)

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POLICE OFFICER (Lateral): City of Hawthorne
Salary: $3,484 - $4,463 per month, City paid PERS (3% @ 50), up to 100% of medical, dental, & optical, Educational Incentive Program (up to 15%), Educational Reimbursement @ UC rate, Specialist Pay (7%), 3-12 for patrol, 4-10 for all others, Deferred Compensation Program, and many more. The Hawthorne Police Department is a very active full service agency located in the southwest area of Los Angeles County. The men and women of HPD can expect to be exposed to any number of special assignments and receive specialized training in a variety of areas. HPD enjoys the reputation as a hardworking department with strong ties to neighboring and allied agencies. Our work is challenging and we get the job done! Applicants must be currently employed peace officer by a CA municipal PD, Sheriff's Dept., Marshal's Office, or CHP, and possess a Basic P.O.S.T. certificate. For application and brochure, contact City of Hawthorne Human Resources Dept, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250, (310) 349-2950.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The City of Hawthorne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals equal opportunity in employment regardless of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, 'sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition or service as a veteran. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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