Police Officer (Lateral or Pre-Service)

San Bernardino Police Department; San Bernardino (CA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Career advancement

Comprehensive training

Zusammenfassung

The City of San Bernardino invites you to join its police force as a lateral officer or academy graduate. You will perform a variety of duties in protection of life and property, with opportunities for specialized assignments and upward mobility.

We offer highly competitive pay, extensive training, and career advancement within a supportive department. Applicants must meet POST requirements and complete the required academy or waiver; proof attached to application.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• POST Basic Academy or waiver completed or in progress.

Aufgaben

• Protect life and property; perform law enforcement duties and crime prevention.
• Investigate incidents and provide public assistance; engage in various duty assignments.
• Meet POST requirements and maintain compliance with department policies.

Kenntnisse

Law enforcement experience

Excellent communication

Physical fitness

Written reports

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

California POST Basic Academy waiver

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a Law Enforcement Officer (Lateral Officer) or a Police Academy Graduate?

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO'S POLICE FORCE!

About the City:

As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in the region, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences continues to inspire the city's evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:

Accomplishes a variety of duties in the protection of life and property, to include law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation and public assistance. San Bernardino Police Officers enjoy a variety of different duty assignments and work experiences that may not be available at other agencies. With highly competitive pay, expanded career opportunities, and the chance for upward mobility, lateral officers find the San Bernardino Police Department to be a great choice. For Police Academy Graduates, San Bernardino offers the additional training and experience needed to start a career in law enforcement.

IMPORTANT:

Proof of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or Basic P.O.S.T Course Waiver completion must be attached to application. Required attachments will not be accepted after application submission.

Physical Agility Test Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

If you are interested in a career in law enforcement but have NOT completed the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course OR obtained a Basic P.O.S.T. Course Waiver you will need to apply for the Law Enforcement Trainee (Police Officer Trainee) position.

Education, Training and Experience:

• A high school or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course or a Basic P.O.S.T. Course Waiver.

Proof of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or Basic P.O.S.T Course Waiver completion must be attached to application.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C: California driver's license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12405c).
• Free of any felony convictions.
• A citizen of the United States or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hand and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions or in an office environment. The noises level depends on the employee's environment.

Knowledge of:

• Current applicable federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances.
• Departmental rules and regulations.
• Principles and practices of a municipal police administration and organization.
• Police requirements and limitations of police authority.
• Laws, governing custody of persons, search and seizure, admissibility and presentation of evidence and laws of arrest and court procedures.
• Basic computer operations and functions.
• Basic mathematics.
• Correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Ability to:

• Read and understand departmental policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and law enforcement literature.
• Learn the use and care of firearms.
• Remember names, faces, facts and details of incidents.
• Write legibly.
• Type on a computer keyboard.
• Read and comprehend at the twelfth grade level.
• Write clear, accurate and comprehensive reports.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and responsible course of action giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation.
• Operate an automobile skillfully.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Accomplish various clerical duties.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrate good judgment, character, reputation, superior poise, bearing, alertness and emotional stability.

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