I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Huntington Beach Police Department in Mar 2013
Interview
Approximately 6 months from submitting my application to getting hired. There are many hoops to jump through in this hiring process, like all law enforcement jobs. Plan for this process to take several months, and don't quit your job until you have an actual job offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you plan on working here for the rest of your life? (Don't hesitate)
I applied online. I interviewed at Huntington Beach Police Department in Mar 2014
Interview
Asked about your background, jobs you had in the past, any drugs and honesty. Stressed that honesty was the key in the entire interview. Because I was older (38) they wanted to see if I had any issue taking orders from someone younger then I was.