Police Officer: Academy Graduate or Attendee

South San Francisco Police Department; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement plan

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

The City of South San Francisco is hiring Police Officers as an Academy Graduate or Academy Attendee. This continuous recruitment emphasizes timely submission of applications and POST verification or enrollment.

Candidates must meet POST-related qualifications and be prepared for a comprehensive selection process including background checks, medical and psychological evaluations, and polygraph tests. The department highlights an attractive benefits package and the CalPERS retirement plan, with

Qualifications

• Will display unquestionable integrity, reliability, and judgment.
• Be able to recognize and apply alternative solutions to problems and make legal, logical decisions in emergencies.
• Have a service orientation with an understanding of community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts.
• Be motivated and have the ability to work independently or in groups to achieve common goals.
• Accept and adapt to technology in the work environment.
• Skilled in using and carrying firearms.

Skills

Integrity, reliability, and judgment

Emergency decision-making

Community-oriented policing

Independent and team collaboration

Technology adaptability

Firearms proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Community college coursework preferred

Job description

The City of South San Francisco is hiring Police Officers as an Academy Graduate or Academy Attendee. This continuous recruitment emphasizes timely submission of applications and POST verification or enrollment.

Candidates must meet POST-related qualifications and be prepared for a comprehensive selection process including background checks, medical and psychological evaluations, and polygraph tests. The department highlights an attractive benefits package and the CalPERS retirement plan, with