Police Officer - Academy Graduate and Lateral

The Position

Police Officers in the City of San Leandro work in partnership with the community to promote safety, build trust, and uphold the law with professionalism and accountability. This position is ideal for experienced officers looking to contribute their skills to a supportive and dynamic department, as well as for academy graduates who have completed a POST-certified academy and are ready to begin their law enforcement careers. San Leandro Police Officers have the opportunity to expand their careers through a wide range of specialized and innovative assignments, including Professional Standards, Drone Operations, Field Training Officer roles, SWAT/HNT, Traffic and Motorcycle Units, and Departmental Training positions, with many additional opportunities for growth and advancement.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary - up to $158,148 annual salary ($76.03/hr)
• Holiday-in-lieu pay - 7% of base salary
• Education incentive pay - 4% to 8% depending on level of education or POST certificates
• Uniform allowance - $1,600 annually
• Crisis Intervention Training pay - 4% of base salary
• Master Officer I/II pay - up to 7.5% of base salary (with at least 10 years as a sworn peace officer with established criteria)
• Vacation accrual commensurate with your total sworn peace officer experience
• Carryover of sick leave balance (up to 160 hours) from your current employer with documentation
• City contribution towards deferred compensation up to 2% base salary
• Health and fitness reimbursement up to $500 annually
• Onsite gym and fitness amenities available
• Up to $2,726.75 monthly City contribution toward medical and dental benefits (you pay only $312.29/month for Kaiser family coverage)
• 3% at 50 CalPERS retirement formula for Classic Members and 2.7% at 57 for PEPRA Members

Selection Process:

Apply through the City's website - Click on "Apply" above.

Application Review and Request for Personal History Statement (PHS) - Candidates who meet minimum standards will be contacted to submit their PHS.

Panel Interview - Candidates who successfully pass the PHS will be contacted to schedule an initial panel interview.

Command Interview - Candidates who pass the initial panel interview will be contacted to schedule an interview with San Leandro Command Staff.

Polygraph - Candidates who pass the Command Interview will be scheduled for a polygraph.

Background Investigation - Candidates who pass the polygraph will undergo a background investigation.

Medical exam and psychological evaluation - Candidates who pass the background investigation will be given a conditional offer and then be scheduled for a medical exam and psychological evaluation.

Final Job Offer - Those candidates who successfully pass the medical and psychological evaluations will be given an official job offer. Welcome to the City of San Leandro!

Qualifications

To qualify as an academy graduate, an applicant must:

• Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
• Have completed 60 (semester) college units OR have equivalent work experience, other education or training that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
• Have successfully completed a State of California POST Basic Police Academy within the last 24 months
• Possess a valid State of California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate
• Possess and maintain a valid class "C" California driver's license
• Record must be free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm

To qualify as a lateral, an applicant must:

• Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
• Have completed 60 (semester) college units OR have equivalent work experience, other education, or training that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
• Possess a valid State of California POST Basic Certificate and currently work as a Police Officer in a California POST agency; OR
• Have worked in the job classification within one (1) year of application, and can show proof of successful completion of the California POST agency-specific field training program
• Possess and maintain a valid class "C" California driver's license
• Have a record free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm

Additional Information

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