Police Officer Recruit

City of San Marino; San Marino (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of San Marino Police Department is seeking full-time Police Officer Recruits who will enter a California POST-certified police academy and complete required training to become sworn officers. The role emphasizes public service, physical fitness, and strong report writing.

Candidates must graduate high school, hold a valid CA driver’s license, and meet the selection process demands including background checks and examinations. Willingness to work varying shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
• One year in an administrative support position or prior dispatching experience is preferred.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Citizenship or eligibility to become a citizen is required.
• Weights and physical requirements apply to the selection process.

Responsabilités

• Attend and complete a POST-certified police academy.
• Perform rigorous physical training and firearm/methods training.
• Learn to drive a patrol vehicle and write clear reports.
• Learn to communicate effectively, maintain professionalism, and provide excellent customer service.
• Support community policing and work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Connaissances

Public service mindset

Teamwork

Resilience

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

This recruitment is subject to close without advance notice.

Interview Date: TBD

Competitive Wages:

4% COLA increase effective July 1, 2026

The City of San Marino's Police Department is hiring full-time Police Officer Recruits. If you are interested in joining a team that is motivated by public service and committed to protecting our community,

The San Marino Police Department’s motto is Pride in Service - join a team that cares about providing a high level of service to our community and to those we serve. The San Marino Police Department is comprised of 32 sworn officers and 11.5 civilian staff. San Marino Police Department is led by a Chief of Police, two Bureau Commanders and a Civilian Administrative Manager. The sergeants, corporals, and officers are assigned to patrol or detective functions, as well as other collateral administrative duties.

Situated 12 miles from the majestic foothill mountains, the beautiful City of San Marino, California, with a population of approximately 13,000 is located northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. Incorporated in 1913, San Marino is primarily a residential community known for expansive properties surrounded by beautiful gardens, wide streets, well‑maintained parkways, and top‑performing schools. A city of 3.75 square miles, the City is home to numerous recreational and cultural opportunities that complement all interests. Residents and visitors enjoy hiking in the foothill mountains, exhibits at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, historical culture and art galleries at the Old Mill (El Molino Viejo), and recreational activities at the historic Lacy Park. Other recreational activities include shopping and dining in the delightful business districts along Mission Street and Huntington Drive. With a focus on resident services and community engagement, the City of San Marino is recognized for its police and fire services, library, parks and community amenities, and planning and zoning that maintain the community’s high‑quality residential character.

The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and demands.

Duties

A Police Recruit assigned to a California P.O.S.T. certified police academy is responsible for but not limited to:

• Attending, participating, and successfully completing a P.O.S.T. certified police training academy and passing all required classes, scenarios, physical training and other assigned duties and tasks.
• Performing rigorous physical training.
• Learning the use and care of firearms, chemical agents, and other weapons.
• Learning to drive a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions safely.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written directions.
• Learning to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations.
• Speaking clearly and learning standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Learning to write clear, comprehensive and accurate reports, legibly and with correct grammar and spelling.
• Learning to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of employment; learning principles and practices of effective interpersonal communication and good customer service.
• Learning to understand, interpret and apply criminal and civil laws, court decisions, regulations, policies and procedures with particular reference to the laws of arrest, use of force, custody, search and seizure, juvenile laws and procedures, property crimes, crimes against persons, crimes against children, sex crimes, domestic violence, missing persons, weapons violations, alcohol, and controlled substances.
• Demonstrating the ability to learn and implement police methods and procedures including patrol techniques, vehicle stops, response to crimes in progress, apprehension of suspects, defensive tactics, traffic enforcement, control and collision investigation, crowd control, and gang and terrorism awareness.
• Demonstrating the ability to learn and implement crime scene management, forensics, collection, preservation and presentation of evidence; identification techniques; interview and interrogation techniques.
• Demonstrating the ability to learn first aid, CPR, hazardous materials awareness, emergency management, and the Incident Command System.
• Responding to major incidents reported to the Police Department; comprehend and use the Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management System (ICS/SEMS) protocol; assume the role as Incident Commander until relieved by a higher authority or other role as needed for the situation; ensure the safety of responders and others, the achievement of tactical objectives and the efficient use of resources.
• Demonstrating the ability to learn the community policing philosophy, crime prevention, victimology/crisis Intervention, cultural diversity/discrimination, and people with disabilities.
• Maintaining a moral, ethical, and legal standard commensurate with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics; inspires public confidence through personal integrity, leadership, professional appearance and actions.
• Learning to use modern law enforcement equipment, communications devices, computers and information systems.
• Demonstrating computer literacy with the knowledge and ability to use word processing and specialized law enforcement software programs; the ability to communicate using email programs and to understand and adhere to City policies for information technology.
• Working irregular hours including days, evenings, nights and overtime including weekends and holidays; must be available for call-back and automatic return to work with a reasonable response time during off‑duty hours for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents and as otherwise required.
• Delivering outstanding internal and external customer service; communicates effectively orally and in writing with the public and fellow employees; solves problems and supports the City’s mission, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Exercising initiative, courtesy and independent judgment; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the Department and City staff, other agencies and the public; communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Providing sound decision‑making skills and critical thinking to provide professional recommendations, decisions and completed staff work.
• Working cooperatively with personnel, co‑workers and the management team; exercises tact, self‑restraint and good judgment; takes initiative to achieve positive, timely results for the organization with diplomatic skills and ethical conduct.
• Conducting duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, and professional attitude and demeanor.
• Supporting the City’s mission, goals, policies and objectives; delivers outstanding internal and external customer service; solve problems and communicate effectively with the public and fellow employees.
• Supporting the City’s corporate values of openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal responsibility.
• Upon successful completion of academy instruction and graduation, the employee receives further training, as a sworn Police Officer in the Field Training Officer Program and is responsible for performing related duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND DEMANDS

Knowledge of:

• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic mathematics; familiarity with standard office and police equipment.

Skills and Demands:

• Ability to read and make sounddecisions.
• Comprehend and retain technical training materials.
• Endureperiodsofstrenuousphysicalactivityrequiringgoodbalance,coordination, flexibility, endurance, andstrength.
• Exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontationalsituations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Show interest and understand the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external customers.
• Fully comprehend spoken communication by picking up on nuances in tone and meaning and being attentive to non‑verbal cues and body language.
• Maintain emotional stability and self‑control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Pass a police background.
• Work various shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Will be required to respond off‑hours for emergencies and inspections.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would be:

Education

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.

Experience

• One (1) year in an administrative support position or previous dispatching experience.

Licenses/Certificates

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• Twenty and a half years (20 ½) of age or older at time of filing.
• U.S. citizenship or have applied for citizenship. Citizenship must be granted within three years of appointment.
• Weight must be in proportion to height, muscular development and skeletal structure.
• Ability to endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility; and strength.
• Vision should be at least 20/100 in each eye and correctable to 20/20;
• Normal color vision and hearing;
• Must not have been convicted for any State or a Federal government crime for which punishment would have been imprisonment in a Federal or State penitentiary; No felony convictions or on probation at the time of application or hire.

The Selection Process

The first part of the selection process is a complete review of each candidate’s application materials. Those who meet the necessary qualifications will be invited to the written examination. Applications may be rejected at this phase of the process.

Written Examination

(Qualifying Only) The P.O.S.T PELLETB Written Examination consists of a multiple choice and a fill in the blank written test designed to measure reading and writing ability. Applicants are given 2 ½ hours to complete the PELLETB test. Applicants must successfully pass the PELLETB test with a T-score of 42 or higher to proceed any further in the selection process.

Structured Oral Interview

(Weighted 100%) Candidates who successfully pass the written test with a T-Score of 42 or above will be invited to a structured oral interview that will consist of a series of situational and other questions presented by a panel of qualified Police personnel. Applicants who successfully pass the interview will be placed on the employment eligibility list. The top candidates from the eligibility list will be invited to enter into the Physical Agility Test.

Physical Agility Test

(Qualifying Only) Top candidates from the eligibility list will be invited to take a physical agility test, which will assess the candidate’s ability to perform the physical demands of the position. Included in the physical agility test is a 1 ½ mile run that must be completed in 15 minutes or under.

Background Investigation

After successfully passing all the above, candidates will proceed to Backgrounds. A thorough investigation of personal history, including, but not limited to, work, education, military, and conviction/criminal history records will be performed. A polygraph examination will be conducted on all candidates prior to entering the background process. Once backgrounds is complete, applicants will meet with the Chief of Police prior to proceeding forward in the selection process.

Medical Examination

Prior to appointment, all candidates must successfully complete a required City‑paid medical examination, drug screening, and psychological evaluation.

PRINCIPLE VALUES

The City maintains a strong culture of integrity, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community at large. To that end, the incumbent is expected to:

• Maintain a strong sense of honesty and integrity by committing to ethical behaviors and taking personal accountability for actions and takes initiative to intervene upon observing unethical behavior.
• Support and appreciate the diverse backgrounds and cultures of the City’s workforce and residents by demonstrating respect to everyone, providing excellent service to all individuals, and fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Demonstrate an ability to respond positively and adapt to changes in the workplace.
• Ability to work as a team‑player by collaborating with co‑workers to make sound decisions when necessary and demonstrating empathy towards co‑workers and the community.
• Adhere to all safety practices and procedures as required by City policies and the law and encourage others to do the same.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Employee is regularly required to run, jump, push, pull, drive safely at high speeds and learn how to physically apprehend and subdue suspects.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 180 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, the ability to adjust, focus, and be free from color blindness.

Work Environment

Employee generally works 50% indoors and 50% outdoors (including time spent in a patrol car or other police vehicle). Employee goes from being seated in a docile position in their police cars or office to a highly energized position and then return to the docile position. The job can be very fast paced within a short period of time. While performing the duties of this job indoors, the work environment is generally in a temperature‑controlled office.

Employee regularly works outdoors at all times of day and in all weather conditions and is routinely exposed to hazardous situations that may result in injury, death or use of deadly force on others.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises including but not limited to emergency vehicle sirens, gun fire, shouting, and yelling.

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The City of San Marino is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce. San Marino is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.