Police Officer - POST Academy Graduates Only (17497511)

Location

200 Franklin Parkway San Mateo, 94403

Description

The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer POST Academy Graduates Only

This is a continuous recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Age not less than 21-years-old at time of appointment to the rang of police officer

· Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college

· 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.

· Free of any felony convictions

· Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30

License or Certificate:

· Possession of a valid California driver’s license and appropriate license classification as required.

In addition to the minimum qualifications: The Academy Graduate must have a California POST approved Basic Academy certificate with a preferred T-Score of 52 or above and at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application. A copy of your certificate is required with your application in order for you to continue in the process.

Without your certificate, your application will not receive further consideration. If you are unable to attach the certificate to your application, please fax them to: 650 522-7261

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 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.

Benefits

For information about benefits, please refer to the MOU by clicking on this link:

** 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/she submits it.

Special Instructions

Attach a copy of your California POST approved basic academy certificate with a preferred T-Score of 52 or above and at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application. Without your certificate, your application will not move forward in the process.

If you are unable to attach the certificate to your application, please fax them to 650 522-7261.

The Examination Process

Upon meeting the minimum qualifications for this position, the candidates will be placed on an employment list. The employment list is updated as candidates become eligible.

Failure to attach or fax your POST certificate, your application will not receive further consideration for this position.

The Selection Process

Once placed on the Employment List, and at the time a vacancy needs to be filled, the San Mateo Police Department representative will contact candidates selected to move onto the next step in the hiring process.

Before a conditional employment offer is made, candidates must take a polygraph examination. If successful, a conditional employment offer is made and candidates are then required to 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 will end with the Police Chief’s interview. The City’s standards must be met before the final appointment is made. The Chief of Police or her 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, at its discretion, 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. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide an email address to which you have access, and it is recommended that you frequently check your email for notices from: [email protected]

Fine Print:

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a driving record review, reference check, and Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify [email protected] or (650) 522-7264 seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations. Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps. The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(650)522-7260

Contact email:

[email protected]