A Career with the Brea Police Department

Proudly serving the communities of Brea and Yorba Linda in Southern California, Brea PD is looking for talented, dedicated and conscientious people who want to make a difference.

Browse through this website to see how you can establish a career in law enforcement within an organization that is respected and appreciated by the communities it serves. Satisfying work in an encouraging environment makes a real difference in your quality of life. Consider the City of Brea where police are full partners in two top-notch, diverse communities.

About Brea PD

Members of the Brea Police Department are dedicated to professionalism, community involvement, and the highest level of customer service. The Department’s underlying core values of integrity, loyalty, and honesty are the foundation upon which officers work. Duty, service, and honor are central to our mission; essential components to a successful career in law enforcement. We are rewarded with genuine respect and gratitude from the cities of Brea and Yorba Linda, where we serve.

The Brea Police Department has experienced tremendous success over the years by actively engaging members of the communities we serve in problem identification and problem solving. Officers are encouraged to inject themselves into the community, working side by side with residents and business owners to solve problems and improve the quality of life. Police personnel routinely participate in community initiatives, from the planning phase to program implementation. Problem solving is accomplished with emphasis on effective collaboration with community members, city officials, and fellow officers.

The department is progressive and innovative, seeking out the newest in advanced technology to support officers in their duties.

Special Assignments

Special assignments focus skills and interests for effective deployment of resources and continued career development. These assignments are also rewarded with pay incentives. Special assignments include:

• Investigations
• K-9 Team
• Mall Liaison
• Downtown Liaison
• Bike Patrol
• SWAT
• Retail Crime Unit
• Commercial Enforcement

Why Brea PD?

The Brea Police Department has been at the cutting edge of law enforcement in many areas over the years, from technology to state of the art policing styles and tactics. Currently, it is in the area of effective leadership that Brea has again stepped to the forefront in policing. The foundation of leadership and direction of the Brea Police Department is based squarely on building and enhancing strong relationships at all levels of the organization and with members of the communities we serve.

Employees at all levels of the organization are considered stakeholders in the direction of the department, and all are engaged in many important decisions about that direction. Through collaboration and consensus-building, our officers and other employees feel they have a direct influence on the decisions that impact their careers and working environment. The Brea Police Department understands that personal meaning and self-worth are valued as much if not more than salary and benefits, and our leadership style is geared toward that end.

The City of Brea offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. These salaries and benefits are reflective of the commitment to public safety as a top priority for the cities of Brea and Yorba Linda. The City of Brea is also committed to the pursuit of life long learning for its employees, and supports learning through continual City sponsored training programs and generous formal educational reimbursement. Patrol Officers work on a modified 3/12 shift schedule. Officers work three, 12-hour days one week, then three 12-hour days with one eight hour day the next week.

To find out more about various positions in the department, click on the "Opportunity" section on the top navigation bar and scroll down to select a job.

The Benefits of Joining Our Department The City of Brea offers a comprehensive, very attractive benefits package. Our city council remains committed to public safety as a top priority. In addition to a competitive salary these features are in place:

• PERS 3% at 50 Retirement
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• P.O.S.T. Certificate Professional Development Pay
• Educational Reimbursement
• Special Assignment Pay
• Bilingual Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Cardiovascular & Strength Training Programs
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave allowances
• City insurance and employee assistance programs

Non-Sworn Law Enforcement Careers

Rewarding careers are open to those interested serving public safety needs in a capacity other than Police Officer. Brea’s Public Safety Dispatchers work with the latest communications technology in our Dispatch Center. Community Services Officers, Police Records Technicians, Parking Control Officers, and Jailers also provide vital support to officers and the community. Please browse our non-sworn opportunities to see if one may fit your career goals.