City of Costa Mesa Jobs

SALARYCurrent: $71,376 - $95,640 annuallyEffective January 2026: $72,804 - $97,548 annuallyEffective April 2026: $74,256 - $99,504 annuallyThere is currently one (1) full-time vacancy.JOB SUMMARY:Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties related to the processing and booking of arrestees; processing related data; maintaining a variety of records and caring for those in custody at the City's jail facility.CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Reports directly to the Custody Supervisor. Does not...

There is currently one (1) full time vacancy.Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement and communication of State and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the care, keeping, treatment, and control of animals; to respond to calls and patrol the City for animal control related problems; and to prepare accurate records and reports pertaining to activities.For more information about the Costa Mesa Police Department, click here. A...

SALARY RANGE: $30.90 - $41.41 hourlyWe are accepting applications for future full-time and part-time openingsThere is currently one (1) part-time vacancy assigned to the Investigative Services Bureau.Under general supervision, to perform a variety of civilian law enforcement support duties in support of Police Department services and activities including: to serve as field report writer, assist civilian investigators, front desk officer, and parking enforcement officer; perform a variety of s...

***$25,000/$10,000 SIGNING BONUS***The City of Costa Mesa now offers a $25,000, one-time signing bonus for qualified Lateral Police Officers to join our team. This bonus will be paid out at $7,500 upon hire, $7,500 upon successful completion of the Field Training program, and $10,000 upon completion of probation.To qualify for this signing bonus, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:Currently be employed with another California law enforcement agencySuccessfully passed that ...

***$10,000 SIGNING BONUS***The City of Costa Mesa now offers a $10,000, one-time signing bonus for qualified Police Recruit applicants. This bonus will be paid out at $3,000 upon graduation from the academy, $3,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training program, and $4,000 upon completion of probation.This recruitment is for entry-level candidates interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Work involves full-time attendance at a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) ...

This recruitment is specifically for part-time Reserve Police Officer (Level I) candidates. This is not for entry-level Police Recruit, Academy Graduate Officers, or Lateral Police Officer. To apply for any of those positions, click here to visit the Employment Opportunities page.For more information about the Costa Mesa Police Department, click here.APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:Applications and written exam scores must be received by June 23rd to be considered for the Physical Agility T...

JOB SUMMARY:Under general supervision, to perform a variety of specialized technical duties involved in processing crime scenes including collecting, protecting, and preserving evidence for criminal prosecution; and to maintain records and prepare reports regarding activities.APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Applications must be completed and submitted on-line. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged.Candi...

***SIGNING BONUS FOR LATERAL AND ENTRY LEVEL PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS***The City of Costa Mesa now offers a $15,000, one-time signing bonus for qualified Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher applicants. This bonus will be paid out at $5,000 upon hire, $5,000 upon completion after one year of service, and $5,000 upon completion of 18 month probation. To qualify for this signing bonus, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: Currently be employed with another public safety agency a...