Police Officer II - Veteran-Friendly, Community-Driven Patrol

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Bilingual pay for qualified officers

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking a dedicated Police Officer II for the San Diego Police Department. This role involves patrolling areas, responding to emergencies, and ensuring public safety while maintaining strong community relationships.

Candidates with experience in law enforcement and a commitment to serving the public are encouraged to apply. The role offers competitive benefits, potential for career advancement, and requires a valid California Driver License.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a sworn peace officer within the last five years.
• Must hold a valid California Class C Driver License.
• Completion of a minimum of 30 college-level units are required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas enforcing laws and preventing crime.
• Respond to emergencies and investigate unusual conditions.
• Prepare evidence for court and testify when required.

Skills

Integrity

Leadership skills

Judgment under pressure

Fitness for enforcement

Interpersonal relationships

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):

• Police Officer I
  
  

JOB INFORMATION

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):

• Police Officer I
  
  

JOIN THE SDPD TEAM TODAY!!!

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Veteran friendly employer!

You served our country and worked hard to earn your GI Bill benefits, it's time to let them work for you. Not to worry, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) honors your service and sacrifice. In addition to great pay and benefits, SDPD is certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to train veterans and eligible persons under 38 U.S.C. 3675. For which SDPD can certify candidates who are eligible to receive VA education benefits under the on-the job-training (OJT) program while employed by SDPD to attend a paid California POST approved Police Academy and up to a year after graduation while completing the field training program and SDPD probation period.

Do you have a strong dedication to public service? If you do, a career with the San Diego Police Department may be for you!

A career with the San Diego Police Department offers excitement, rapid growth opportunities, work-life-balance, and the chance to make a positive impact in your community. As one of the nation's leaders in Community Oriented Policing, we strongly value the partnerships we have built with the diverse communities of San Diego and are looking for Officers that will uphold that tradition. Throughout your career with SDPD, you'll have the chance to follow many paths in over 70 different positions, including: Detective, SWAT, New Technologies, K9 Handler, Beach Patrol and Motor Officer, among others. SDPD offers a competitive base salary, great benefits, and many additional pay opportunities.

The following skills and desirable attributes exemplify what we look for in a Police Officer II: Integrity; leadership skills; excellent judgment under pressure; ability to maintain sufficient level of fitness to safely perform as a law enforcement professional; the ability to be aware of, control, and express emotions appropriately, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically; ability to maintain confidence in uncertain situations; excellent judgment and ability to act under pressure; ability to thrive in diverse populations.

A San Diego Police Officer:

• Contributes to the team effort of maintaining a presence in the community that helps to deter crime and provide support to citizens.
• Collaborates in building strong relationships with community members, upholding best practices of Community Oriented Policing.
• Acts as a police presence at major public events to ensure public safety.
• Identifies potential criminal activity or other hazardous situations and takes proper actions to protect citizens and property.
• Helps to secure crime scenes and process evidence.
• Responds to calls for service; Observes violations; makes arrests and citations when necessary.
• Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses.
• Documents observations and actions by radioing information; completing reports.
• Fulfills court orders by testifying in court regarding criminal investigations and citations.
• Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforces laws and ordinances; investigates collisions; reports unsafe streets and facilities.
  
  

THE TYPICAL STARTING SALARY IS APPROXIMATELY $9,095.00 MONTHLY.

Police Officer II positions work under general supervision to patrol an assigned area in the enforcement of law and order and prevention of crime; respond to emergencies as directed by radio and telephone; investigate unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, and complaints; make arrests, guard prisoners, and question witnesses and suspects; issue citations; prepare evidence and testify in court; fingerprint, photograph, book, supervise, and transport prisoners; prepare reports on investigations, offenses, arrests and activities; serve criminal and civil papers; answer inquiries from the public; and perform other duties as assigned.

Notes:

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Police Officer II employees must complete the Regional Academy Training and receive a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate within ONE year of hire.
• Police Officer II employees may work a 4 day/10-hour, rotating shift work schedule, depending on assignment.
• After one year, Police Officer II employees receive a $900 annual uniform allowance.
• Bilingual pay (3.5% of base pay) is provided to qualified officers, if skills are required.
• Additional add on pays may be available if you meet the requirements.
• Initially, Police Officer II employees will be assigned to the Patrol Division.
  
  

State Standards:

In accordance with P.O.S.T Standards, candidates must be free of any felony convictions. Candidates will be screened by the San Diego Police Department and are subject to immediate disqualification if any of the following are found during the background investigative process: domestic violence conviction(s), or if you are a registered sex offender; for additional information refer to the following link: P.O.S.T. Disqualifiers .

AGE: 21 years of age at time of hire.

CITIZENSHIP: You must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.

Note:

• Candidates screened by the San Diego Police Department must present proof of legal right to work in the United States when they submit their Background Investigation Questionnaire.
  
  

EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time paid experience as a sworn peace officer with a city police, county sheriff, state or federal law enforcement agency performing correction duties, patrol functions, or traffic enforcement. Experience must include service with a law enforcement agency WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Time served in a training capacity as a recruit/trainee as part of a Police Academy does NOT qualify for the experience requirement.

EDUCATION: You must also meet ONE of the following options:

• Graduation from a High School located within the United States or a United States territory AND successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.
• Passage of the California High School Proficiency Examination (C.H.S.P.E.) or General Education Development (G.E.D.) with scores that meet the California standard established by the American Council on Education AND successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.
• Possession of a two or four-year degree from an accredited college or university located within the United States or a United States territory. (Accreditation must be from an institutional accrediting body which has been recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation).
  
  

Notes:

• Applicants who lack the required college-level units may substitute additional qualifying experience for some or all of the education lacked, according to the following formula: 2.5 semester/3.75 quarter college units = 1 month of experience.
• Candidates screened by the Police Department must present proof of education when they submit their Background Investigation Questionnaire.
  
  

POST CERTIFICATE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

• Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy with a Basic Peace Officers Course Certificate.
• Possession of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.
• Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver letter dated within the last one year.
  
  

Note:

• Applicants meeting the experience requirement as specified above, who lack the required California P.O.S.T. Certificate, may apply. If hired, attendance at a PAID Regional San Diego Police Academy is required to satisfy California state certification requirements. This certification is necessary to work as a Police Officer for the City of San Diego.
  
  

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.