Police Officer - Lateral (20700504) LD-163 Lateral Candidates Only

City of San Mateo; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus of $1,500

Referral award of $1,500

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking Lateral Police Officer candidates in California. This position involves law enforcement duties, including traffic control and crime prevention. Candidates must possess a California Basic POST Course Certificate and meet minimum employment authorization requirements. The role offers a signing bonus upon successful completion of probation, along with a commitment to a supportive work environment focused on community service. Interested candidates must submit the required documentation promptly.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment.
• Must have a valid California driver's license.
• Free of any felony convictions.
• Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Possession of a California driver’s license.
• Possession of a California Basic POST Course Certificate (800 hours) issued within 3 years of the date of application.
• Current peace officer certification from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• No felony convictions.
• Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement and crime prevention work.
• Control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations.
• Participate in crime prevention and enforcement programs.

Skills

Law enforcement skills

Investigative skills

Traffic control

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited college

California Basic POST Course Certificate

Job description

Overview

San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. The City has a diverse community and a vibrant business and retail environment. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We value respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in our words and actions.

The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Lateral Candidates Only!

This is continuous recruitment.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, a Lateral Candidate must have:

a) Possession of a California Basic POST Course Certificate with an exam certificate and a preferred T-score of 52 or above. Possession of a California POST Course Certificate (800 hours) issued within 3 years of the date of application. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process.

AND

b) Currently employed or previously employed within the last 12 months with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a Peace Officer. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process.

Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and have submitted the required documentation will be added to the employment list. Please email them to [e-mail].

Failure to attach and/or submit your certificate will prevent your application from moving forward.

The Position: Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work; participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs and do related police work as assigned. Duties and hours will vary with assignments.

The Department: Consists of a diverse group dedicated to public service, protecting and serving the citizens of San Mateo, and providing outstanding customer service. The department aims to provide creative and long-term solutions to ongoing issues.

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. An atypical way to obtain this would be:

• Age not less than 21 years old at time of appointment to the rank of police officer.
• Effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements per Senate Bill 2. California government Code Section 1031(h) limits employment authorization documents to those consistent with Section 274a.2 of Title 8 of the Code of Federal regulations. Specific documentation requirements can be found on the I-9 form issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Government Code section 1031(g) permits departments to adopt additional and/or higher standards.
• Must maintain a current peace officer certification from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Free of any felony convictions.
• Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college.
• Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.
• Must pass background investigation.
• Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver's license and appropriate license classification as required.
• Possession of a California Basic POST Course Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application.

For information on benefits, please refer to the MOU go to:

MOUs and Compensation Resolutions | San Mateo, CA - Official Website (cityofsanmateo.org)

Signing Bonus / Referral Award

Police Officers hired from this recruitment will receive a signing bonus of $1,500.00 upon successful completion of probation. If an eligible merit City employee refers a candidate who is subsequently hired from this recruitment, he/she shall receive a $1,500.00 referral award in accordance with the City’s Targeted Recruitment Program Policy. The candidate must note the referring employee’s name on the City’s official employment application at the time he submits it.

Special Instructions

Lateral Applicants: Submit a copy of your California Basic POST Course Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application. Failure to attach and/or submit the required certificate will not allow you to move forward.

Please attach your required certificates to your application or email them to [e-mail].

The Examination Process

Upon meeting the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates will be placed on an employment list. The employment list is updated as candidates become eligible. If you fail to attach or email your certificate, your application will not receive further consideration.

The Selection Process

Once placed on the employment list, when a vacancy needs to be filled, the San Mateo Police Department will contact candidates selected to move onto the next step. Before a conditional employment offer is made, candidates must take a polygraph examination, then a conditional offer is made and candidates must successfully pass a psychological, medical examination including a stress agility assessment, a drug screen, personal interviews, background investigation, fingerprinting, and must be able to furnish proof of legal right to work in the United States. The process ends with the Police Chief’s interview. The City’s standards must be met before the final appointment is made. The Chief of Police or their designee will make the final appointment.

ADA Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds; exposure to cold, heat, extreme noise, outdoors, confining workspace, electrical hazards, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards, and explosive materials.

Note: The City of San Mateo reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. ALL RESPONSES WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION. Please provide an email address you can access and check frequently for notices from [e-mail].

Fine Print

Prior to hire, candidates will complete a pre-employment process, including a driving record review, reference check, and DOJ/FBI background checks. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. The City of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If accommodations are needed, notify [e-mail] or [phone] seven days in advance of the deadline. Do not upload accommodation documents in CalOpps. Recruitment Contact: [e-mail] / [phone].