Police Going Statewide to Fill 15 Positions
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The Police Department has announced a statewide recruitment effort as it tries to fill 15 vacancies left from retirements and departures in the past year.
Most vacancies were caused by officers leaving for better-paying jobs, according to police union officials.
Police officers have been working without a pay increase for five years; contract negotiations are at an impasse.
The City Council recently called the situation a “crisis” and said a contract agreement is its priority.
Police officials said they hope the recruitment will attract a large number of candidates and help increase the number of women and minorities in the ranks. The department expects another 34 vacancies by the end of 1999.
The application deadline is June 8. Information: (714) 536-5232.
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