Police Officer Recruit

City of San Gabriel; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their Police Department as recruits. This role offers a unique opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career in public safety, with comprehensive training and mentorship provided. Candidates will receive a fully paid sponsorship to attend a POST Academy, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future roles. With a strong emphasis on character and public service, this position is perfect for those ready to make a difference in their community. If you have the determination and commitment to excel, this is an exciting chance to grow and serve.

Benefits

Fully Paid POST Academy Sponsorship

Career Mentorship

Professional Training and Development

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License.
• Must have no felony convictions and vision correctable to 20/40.

Responsibilities

• Attend and graduate from a POST Basic Academy within 12 months of hire.
• Perform duties as assigned by the department while training.

Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Judgment

Work Ethic

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of San Gabriel and San Gabriel Police Department (SGPD) have an opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in public safety. We are seeking men and women of all backgrounds who desire a career in public safety and have what it takes to accept this challenge to join the SGPD as Police Officer Recruit. We offer Police Officer Recruits excellent pay and benefits, career mentorship and support, professional training and development, fully paid sponsorship in a Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Academy, an outstanding organization and department, a supportive community, and a great location for living and working in Southern California.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for SGPD Police Officer Recruit has outstanding character, judgment, work ethic, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy and compassion, and a strong sense and commitment for public service. The ideal candidate also has the mental and physical attributes, perseverance, and character to develop into a full-fledged sworn Police Officer within 12 months of hire.

THE POSITION

Police Officer Recruit is a fully salaried and benefited position of limited duration. Incumbents of this position are non-sworn miscellaneous employees with no peace officer powers or responsibilities. Police Officer Recruits who successfully complete and graduate from a POST Basic Academy shall be eligible for immediate promotion to full-fledged sworn Police Officer with SGPD.

SIGN-ON & RETENTION BONUS

Police Officer Recruits who successfully promote to sworn Police Officer with SGPD shall be eligible for a $15,000 bonus. Bonus is paid in the following increments:

• $2,500 upon promotion to Police Officer.
• $5,000 upon successful completion of 24 months of satisfactory and continuous service from date of hire as Police Officer.
• $7,500 upon successful completion of 48 months of satisfactory and continuous service from date of hire as Police Officer.

POST ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP

SGPD Police Officer Recruits shall be provided a fully paid sponsorship to a POST Basic Academy. Police Officer Recruits shall also be paid full salary and benefits while attending the academy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information about becoming a SGPD Police Officer Recruit, please call Gilbert Lee, Senior Officer in charge of SGPD Recruitment & Training at [phone].

Police Officer Recruit is required to successfully attend and graduate from a POST Basic Academy within 12 months of hire and perform related duties as assigned by the department. Police Officer Recruit is responsible for performing up to POST Academy and SGPD standards at all times.

Police Officer Recruit is a non-sworn position classification, specifically designed for training and developing police officer trainees into sworn peace officers, with promotion to the position of Police Officer contingent upon satisfactory completion of police academy training and meeting all other requirements. Police recruits shall not perform duties within the scope of active law enforcement service prior to appointment as a sworn police officer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for Police Officer Recruit, candidates must possess and/or meet the following:

• Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Possess a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License at time of appointment.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent at time of appointment.
• Must not have any felony convictions.
• Must not have any misdemeanor offense which reflects lack of character, lack of judgement, or moral turpitude.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/40 in both eyes.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law and pursuant to California Government Code 1031(a).
• If applicable, military discharges other than "Honorable Discharge" will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be cause for disqualification.

TESTING & PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Applications for Police Officer Recruit will be screened for minimum qualifications, detail and organization, written communications, and completeness. The most competitive applications will be invited to the testing process. Candidates must attain a passing/qualifying score on each testing element to continue in the process. Failure to pass any test element is disqualifying. The testing and selection procedures for Police Officer Recruit are typically administered in the following order:

1. POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written examination. Candidates must attain a t-score of 42 or higher on the exam. PELLETB scores attained within one (1) year of application filing may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
2. Physical Agility Test, which consists of:
   • Agility Run: 99-yard dash with abrupt changes in lateral and vertical movement.
   • Body Drag: Lift and drag 165-pound dummy 32 linear feet.
   • Chain Fence Run/Climb: Run 5 yards and scale a 6-foot-high chain link fence.
   • Solid Fence Run/Climb: Run 5 yards and scale a 6-foot-high solid fence.
   • 500 Yard Run: Run 500 yards with no obstacles.
3. Oral Appraisal Examination (structured panel interview). Candidates must attain a score of 70% or higher on the oral appraisal interview.
4. Eligibility List. Candidates who successfully pass testing elements 1 - 3 shall be placed on the Eligibility List for Police Officer Recruit. Candidates on the Eligibility List may be invited to participate in the pre-employment process. The Eligibility List for Police Officer Recruit is generally exhausted within three months.
5. Pre-Employment Process. Candidates placing on the eligibility list may be invited to participate in the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process consists of the following elements:
   • POST background investigation.
   • Polygraph examination.
   • Selection interview with the department (Chief's interview).
   • POST medical examination, including drug screen.
   • POST psychological evaluation.
6. Hiring. Candidates who successfully complete and pass all testing and pre-employment requirements outlined here may be hired as Police Officer Recruit. Police Officer Recruit is a fully salaried and benefited position of limited duration (typically 12 months).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must complete an online application. Applications must be thoroughly prepared and include the following items as attachments to the online application: (1) cover letter, (2) professional résumé, and (3) copies of all professional certifications and test validations required and/or applicable for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT DRIVER’S LICENSE with item #3. Driver’s license will be validated upon conditional offer of employment.

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE

This recruitment is scheduled to close at 11:59pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025, or when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received, whichever occurs first. Please do not hesitate to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

The following is the tentative schedule for this recruitment. Please prepare your schedule in advance to accommodate the anticipated recruitment schedule. Note that this schedule may be changed at any time if deemed necessary. Please call Kimber Gutierrez, Human Resources Management Assistant, at [phone] or regularly check the posted recruitment bulletin for updates.

Application Filing Period	March 26 - April 27, 2025
Written Exam (PELLETB)	TBD
Physical Agility Test	TBD
Oral Appraisal Interview	TBD
Pre-Employment Process	Approximately 10-12 weeks
Target Hire Date	TBD

DISCLAIMER

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Applicants with legal disabilities, who require special testing accommodations, must contact the City of San Gabriel Human Resources Department at least five days prior to the examination date.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of San Gabriel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.