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The Covina Police Department seeks men and women who understand, possess, and practice the traits Honor, Integrity and Service, and who have a strong desire for a law enforcement career. The law enforcement hiring process is lengthy, arduous, and unlike any process in the private sector. Often, persons whose personal history eliminate them as Covina Police Department candidates needlessly apply. The background process for all positions at the police department is stringent, and often underestimated by police department applicants. Our goal is to provide information to persons interested in a law enforcement career, and to answer questions in order to ensure applicants are fully informed before making the decision to apply. If you wish to learn more about the hiring, background, or testing processes, we invite you to contact Professional Standard's Sergeant Trevor Gaumer by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 626-384-5601.    

Important Information - Before you Apply

Personal Appearance / Tattoo Policy / No Exceptions: While on duty or representing the Department in an official capacity, tattoos, body art, body piercings or alterations of the body visible in department issued and authorized uniforms or attire is prohibited. If you do not qualify based on this policy please do not apply.

Police Officer Recruit

The Covina Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Recruit on an open and continuous basis. Testing for the position will take place as needed. Before you apply, carefully consider whether you're personal history will withstand the scrutiny of an invasive background investigation, and whether your're capable of physically and mentally conquering the stress and demands of a 26 week police academy. Detailed information is available to anyone interested in learning more by contacting Sergeant Trevor Gaumer at (626) 384-5601 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications must be submitted through Calopps.org [Click Here]

Police Reserve Officer

Applications for the position of Reserve Officer are being accepted on an open and continuous basis. Testing for the position will take place as needed. We are seeking Level II Reserve Officers to work patrol assignments to supplement our patrol force. Our goal is to establish and maintain a compliment of five Reserve Officers. The Covina Police Department is not interested in Level III Reserves, and this position is not considered a stepping stone position for full-time Police Officer. Additionally, the Covina Police Department is not interested in applicants currently working as full-time Police Officers at other agencies. For questions specific to the Police Reserve Officer Program, contact Detective Bureau Sergeant James McDonough at (626) 384-5612 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications are being accepted at Calopps.org, to apply [Click Here]

Police Jailer

The Covina Police Department is not currently accepting applications for the position of Police Jailer. 

Police Dispatcher

The Covina Police Department is not currently accepting applications for the position of Police Dispatcher. This position is NOT a stepping stone position for a career as a Police Officer. Persons interesting in being an officer should consider applying for the Police Officer Position. 

Police Cadet

We are not currently accepting applications for the position of Police Cadet. The Police Cadet program is for full-time college students only, who are interested in becoming Police Officers after they obtain their college degree. Police Cadets work part-time, an average of 19 hours per week, and perform a variety of tasks throughout the police department, to include Patrol, Detective Bureau, Jail, Records, and Administration. The program is designed to familiarize the Cadet with all aspects of the department, with the goal of developing our future officers from within our agency.