Police Officer - Academy Graduate and Lateral

City of San Leandro, CA; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Leandro is seeking Police Officers who are community-oriented and dedicated to serving the city through effective law enforcement. Officers will have opportunities for multiple specialized assignments and will enjoy a competitive salary along with various benefits. Candidates must possess the required education and complete specific training to qualify.

Benefits

Holiday-in-lieu pay - 7% of base salary

Education incentive pay - up to 8%

Uniform allowance - $1,600 annually

Health and fitness reimbursement up to $500 annually

Monthly contribution towards medical benefits up to $2,624.90

3% at 50 CalPERS retirement for Classic Members

Qualifications

• Completed California POST Basic Police Academy within last 24 months.
• Possess a valid California driver's license.
• Free from felony convictions affecting firearm possession.

Responsibilities

• Protect and serve the community through law enforcement.
• Work in specialized assignments such as Detectives and SWAT.
• Engage in partnerships for community safety and crime prevention.

Skills

Community-oriented

Crime prevention

Law enforcement

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

60 semester college units or equivalent training

California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate

Job description

Salary : $9,502.00 - $12,733.00 Monthly

Location : San Leandro, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

The Position

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

Community-oriented individuals that have a drive to protect and serve the members of the city of San Leandro through partnerships, crime prevention, and law enforcement work.

Police Officers with San Leandro Police Department have the opportunity to work in various specialized assignments which include, but are not limited to : Detectives, Professional Standards, Drone Technicians, Field Training Officers, SWAT / HNT, Traffic / Motorcycles, Departmental Trainers, among many more.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU :

• Competitive salary - up to $152,796 annual salary ($73.46 / hr)
• Holiday-in-lieu pay - 7% of base salary
• Education incentive pay - 4% to 8% depending on level of education or POST certificates
• Uniform allowance - $1,600 annually
• Crisis Intervention Training pay - 4% of base salary
• Master Officer I / II pay - up to 7.5% of base salary (after 20 years as a sworn peace officer with established criteria)
• Vacation accrual commensurate with your total sworn peace officer experience
• Carryover of sick leave balance (up to 160 hours) from your current employer based on your total years of sworn peace officer experience
• City contribution towards deferred compensation up to 2% base salary
• Health and fitness reimbursement up to $500 annually
• Onsite gym and fitness amenities available
• Up to $2624.90 monthly City contribution toward medical and dental benefits (you pay only $268.64 / month for Kaiser family coverage)
• 3% at 50 CalPERS retirement formula for Classic Members and 2.7% at 57 for PEPRA Members

SELECTION PROCESS :

Apply through the City's websiteClick on "Apply" above.Application Review and Request for Personal History Statement (PHS)Candidates who meet minimum standards will be contacted to submit their PHS.Command InterviewCandidates will be contacted to schedule an interview with San Leandro Command Staff.PolygraphCandidates who pass the Command Interview will be scheduled for a polygraph.Background InvestigationCandidates who pass the polygraph will undergo a background investigation.Medical exam and psychological evaluationCandidates who pass the background investigation will be given a conditional offer and then be scheduled for a medical exam and psychological evaluation.Final Job OfferThose candidates who successfully pass the medical and psychological evaluations will be given an official job offer. Welcome to the City of San Leandro!

Duties and Responsibilities

For the full job description, visit : Police Officer.

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY AS AN ACADEMY GRADUATE, AN APPLICANT MUST :

Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.

Have completed 60 (semester) college units OR have equivalent work experience, other education or training that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities

Have successfully completed a State of California POST Basic Police Academy within the last 24 months

Possess a valid State of California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate

Possess and maintain a valid class "C" California driver's license

Record must be free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm

TO QUALIFY AS A LATERAL, AN APPLICANT MUST :

Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.

Have completed 60 (semester) college units OR have equivalent work experience, other education, or training that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities

Possess a valid State of California POST Basic Certificate and currently work as a Police Officer in a California POST agency; OR

Have worked in the job classification within one (1) year of application, and can show proof of successful completion of the California POST agency-specific field training program

Possess and maintain a valid class "C" California driver's license

Have a record free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm

Additional Information

Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veteran's preference, please visit

For current benefits information, please refer to the Benefits Program page located under the Human Resources Department on the City of San Leandro website at www.sanleandro.org. You will find a comprehensive Summary of Employee Benefits & Contract Provisions. Benefits are listed by bargaining group. Additional information may also be found in the Memorandum of Understanding for the respective bargaining group.

Do you possess a high school diploma or its legal equivalent (GED)?

Please indicate the highest level of education you possess from the list below. If none of these apply, please select "N / A."

60 or more semester units (90 or more quarter units)

I possess an Associate's degree

I possess a Bachelor's degree

I possess a Master's degree

N / A

If you are applying as a Police Officer - Academy Graduate - have you completed a State of California POST Basic Police Academy within the last 24 months and possess a valid State of California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate?

I am applying as a Police Officer - Lateral

None of the above

To be eligible for consideration as a Lateral Police Officer, you must possess a California POST Basic Certificate and currently work as a Police Officer in a State of California POST agency; OR have worked in the job classification within one (1) year of application, and can show proof of successful completion of the California POST agency-specific field training program / jail training program. Please select which option qualifies you as a Lateral Police Officer :

Currently work as a Police Officer in a State of California POST agency and possess a California POST Basic Certificate

Have worked as a Police Officer within one (1) year of application and have completed the California POST agency-specific field training program / jail training program

I am applying as a Police Officer - Academy Graduate

None of the above

By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with the City of San Leandro.

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