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Police Officer Jobs in Compton, CA

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Police Officer Academy Graduate
City of Baldwin Park - Baldwin Park, CA (21 miles from Compton, CA)
DEFINITION Performs with the highest level of integrity, law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work...
10 hours ago
Police Officer- Lateral
City of Baldwin Park - Baldwin Park, CA (21 miles from Compton, CA)
DEFINITION Performs with the highest level of integrity, law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work...
10 hours ago
Police Recruit / Police Officer (Academy Graduate)
City of Costa Mesa - Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Compton, CA)
To apply for Lateral or Reserve Police Officer, to visit the Employment Opportunities page....
10 hours ago
Armed Vehicle Patrol Officer
Toluca Lake, CA (20 miles from Compton, CA)
Must have own Firearm and duty gear. 19.00 and hour to start. $1 raise after completion of 90 day probation. Send a resume...
3 days ago
Armed Patrol Officer $20.00-$25.00
Beverly Hills, CA (16 miles from Compton, CA)
High School graduate or GED must be completed. * Law enforcement in a governmental agency or prior military experience. * First Aid CPR Cards * Possess and maintain a valid State Guard Registration...
3 days ago
Armed Patrol Officers
Post Alarm - Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Compton, CA)
Must possess own firearm, duty gear and valid drivers license. Experience in private or law enforcement patrol and response preferred....
3 days ago
Police Officer (2 Positions)
Glendale Community College - Glendale, CA (20 miles from Compton, CA)
The Police Officer is a sworn position within the College Police Department. Police Officers perform work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and Board policy....
3 days ago
Police Clerk
City of Alhambra - Alhambra, CA (16 miles from Compton, CA)
Ability to: Learn the organization, procedures and operating details of a law enforcement agency; learn to perform a full range of specialized public safety clerical work under minimal supervision;...
6 days ago
Police Officer Recruit
City of Glendale, CA - Glendale, CA (20 miles from Compton, CA)
Promote community-based policing programs that emphasize collaborative problem solving efforts between law enforcement and the community....
6 days ago
Patrol Officer
Adt - Torrance, CA (5 miles from Compton, CA)
The salary range for this position is $16.25 - $16.75 depending if the BSIS firearm permit is already possessed. Annual merit increase....
6 days ago
Police Officer
University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Compton, CA)
Have the opportunity to participate in a number of assignments such as bicycle patrol, various training instructor positions, detectives, background investigations, crime prevention, field training...
7 days ago
Public Safety Officer - Wamc - Per Diem Variable
West Anaheim Medical Center - Anaheim, CA (16 miles from Compton, CA)
Public Safety Officer - WAMC - Per Diem Variable West Anaheim Medical Center Anaheim, CA Per Diem Apply on company site Create Job Alert....
7 days ago
Patrol Officer
Anaheim, CA (16 miles from Compton, CA)
Patrol hours 8:00 pm to 4:00 am. Appointment only: .......
8 days ago
Police Services Assistant I/II (4-21)
City of Whittier - Whittier, CA (15 miles from Compton, CA)
, editing, retrieving and distributing technical, complex and confidential law enforcement data and information; enters reports and data into a variety of automated law enforcement records systems;...
8 days ago
Patrol Officers
ADT - Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Compton, CA)
The salary range for this position is $16.25 - $16.75 depending if the BSIS firearm permit is already possessed. Annual merit increase....
9 days ago

Demographic Data for Compton, CA

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Police Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work
Policing has always been psychological challenging. On any given shift police officers may encounter a range of psychological challenges including domestic violence, interacting with people...
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Intermediate Community Policing
This course helps tribal police departments by building awareness. The five-part course introduces the social developmental skill building required for tribal communities to investigate domestic...
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Constitutional Oriented Policing
In a profession where cases and controversies surround freedom of expression, bearing of arms, illegal search and seizure, the excessive use of force, overcrowding of jails, and the reversal of...
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Salary for Police Officer Jobs in Compton, CA

This is the average annual salary for Police Officer jobs in Compton, CA as reported by the BLS.

$88,596

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Compton, CA offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (32.0%)
  • High School or GED (25.2%)
  • Associate's Degree (15.4%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.5%)
  • Master's Degree (9.2%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (1.3%)
  • Some High School (1.0%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Officers in Compton, CA
  • None (45.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (30.7%)
  • 2-4 years (12.7%)
  • 4-6 years (6.6%)
  • 1-2 years (4.8%)

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