A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
Police Officer Trainee
Police Officer Trainee (20374590)
LD-164 (previously 22-34)
Category
Law Enforcement
Region
San Francisco/Peninsula
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
Continuous or until 1000 applicants
Salary
$9,989.57-$9,989.57 Monthly
Additional Questionnaires
Pre-qualification and About San Mateo
San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.
You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.
Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, /_GTIzeSpc_g.
Location
200 Franklin Parkway San Mateo, 94403
Description
The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Trainee
This is a Continuous Recruitment
Experience:
None required
Education:
Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college
License and Certificates:
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License.
Possession of a POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) written examination certificate with a preferred T-Score of 52 or above and a passing score for the WSTB physical agility examination. Or possession of a National Testing Network Law Enforcement written examination certificate with a preferred score in the 90th percentile and a passing score for the WSTB physical agility examination.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Free of any felony convictions.
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, Employment Eligibility Verification form issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Government Code section 1031(g) permits departments to adopt additional and/or higher standards.
Age not less than 21-years-old at time of appointment to the rank of police officer.
Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30.
Must pass a background investigation.
Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.
The Position:
This is a non-sworn classification structured for incumbents hired for the purpose of becoming a sworn police officer. Police Officer Trainees are hired into this civilian position for the period prior and during the time they are assigned to a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Upon successful completion of training at the academy and upon the availability of a Police Officer position, Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer. Police Officer Trainee benefits are limited to those of a civilian employee.
The Department:
Consists of a diverse and outstanding group of men and women who have dedicated themselves to public service. Our staff, which consists of 113 sworn police officers and 40 civilian positions, is devoted to protecting and serving the citizens of San Mateo professionally, while providing outstanding customer service.
Job Description URL:
cityofsanmateo/documentcenter/view/69718
Job PDF:
JA Police Officer Trainee -April 2023
Job Video Link URL:
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Benefits
For information about the benefits, please click on this link to view the MOU and benefits: MOUs and Compensation Resolutions | San Mateo, CA - Official Website (cityofsanmateo)
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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 of submission.