Q. Where can I find city job postings?
A. City jobs are posted on the City's website at www.surfcity-hb.org/jobs and are updated regularly. You can also call the City's job hotline for a listing of City jobs- (714) 374-1570. Applications are available through the City's website or the job hotline.
JOBS - POLICE
Q. Do I have to be a US Citizen to work for Huntington Beach Police Department?
A. US citizenship is required for all sworn police officer positions. Civilian positions require a documented legal right to work in the United States.
Q. What are the minimum qualifications to work for the Police Department?
A. Sworn officers must be at least 21-years-old by the end of the Academy. All other candidates must be at least 18-years-old.
Other qualifications include:
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Excellent physical condition (as demonstrated by a physical agility exam)
- California driver's license AND satisfactory driving record
- Good moral character
- No convictions for felonies or crimes of moral turpitude
- Ability to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays
Q. Am I too old to start a career in law enforcement?
A. Although we do have a minimum age, we do not have a maximum age. The candidate must first successfully complete the recruitment process, including the physical agility test and the background investigation. Then, they must successfully complete the Academy. The Academy is VERY intense, both academically and physically. There are after-hours and weekend requirements for all recruits. The successful candidate must be able to devote the time and energy required for such a rigorous schedule.
Q. What is involved in the selection of a Police Officer?
A. The selection process is very detailed, and candidates must pass or complete a number of components:
- Written AND physical agility tests
- Oral Board (with two or three sworn officers)
- 17-page Personal History Statement
- Pre-polygraph interview, Polygraph test
- Background investigation, which includes Relative and Reference
- Checks
- TRW check
- CDL check and driving history
- Criminal history, Financial history
- Employer check (in writing and in person)
- Neighborhood checks (in person)
- Captain's Review, Chief's Interview
- Psychological exam, Medical exam, Drug test
Q. What Academy would I attend?
A. The Huntington Beach Police Department uses two Academies, Golden West College and the Orange County Sheriff's Department Academy in Garden Grove. Which one a recruit will attend will depend on when the candidate completes the background process and which Academy will start closest to that date.
Q. Will I get paid while in the Academy?
A. Recruit trainees are put on the payroll when they start the Academy. Benefits are also included as specified in the Police Officers Association Memorandum-of-Understanding. In addition, the department will provide most of the required uniforms and equipment.
Q. Who do I contact if I want more specific information about employment at the HBPD?
A. The Police Department's Personnel Officer, (714) 536-5936 or Personnel Analyst, (714) 536-5640.
LANDLORD - TENANT & RENTAL ISSUES
Q. My landlord is evicting me; can the City help me from losing my housing?
A. The City does not get involved in landlord/tenant disputes; however, there are fair housing agencies that are available to help in cases of discrimination.
Q. My landlord is not making needed repairs to my apartment. Who can I call for help?
A. The City has various building codes that set the minimum standards for the condition of housing to provide a healthy and safe living environment. Please refer to the City's Code Enforcement division of the Planning Department at (714) 375-8487.
Q. Does Huntington Beach have HUD Section 8 housing?
A. The Orange County Housing Authority administers the Section 8 rental assistance program for our City. For information on housing availability, contact them directly at:
Orange County Housing Authority
1770 N. Broadway,
Santa Ana, CA 92706-2680
(714) 480-2700
Q. Is there a Housing Authority in Huntington Beach?
A. The City does not have its own Housing Authority. The Orange County Housing Authority administers the Section 8 program locally (see above for contact information).
Q. Does Huntington Beach have any low-income rental housing?
A. There are a limited number of apartment buildings in Huntington Beach that have subsidized rents that are available for families at various income levels. Each building has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and waiting list.
Q. I'm behind in my rent and about to lose my housing. Can the City help me?
A. The City does not have an emergency rental assistance program.
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