Police Officer

Police Officer

The San Fernando Police Department is looking for qualified lateral, pre-service, and entry level peace officers to become part of the San Fernando community and enjoy a rewarding career serving the public.

The positions available are:

• LATERAL ENTRY: In addition to the requirements below, applicant must be currently employed as a full-time sworn paid Police Officer in the State of California with a Municipal, County or State law enforcement agency and have passed that department's probation period. Applicant shall possess a California POST basic certificate.
• PRE-SERVICE TRAINED: In addition to the minimum qualifications below, applicant must be enrolled at the time of application, or have successfully completed within the 12-month period immediately prior to date of application, a POST approved police officer training academy program.
• ENTRY LEVEL: The City of San Fernando is also accepting applications for entry level candidates on an on-going basis until all open positions are filled. Priority is given to lateral and preservice candidates as described in this flyer. Entry level candidates must meet the qualifications/special requirements listed and successfully pass the oral interview, a PELLETB written examination achieving a minimum score of 42, and complete the Physical Agilities Test, which includes completing the 1½ mile run in under 15 minutes. Additionally, the process will require passing background review, psychological examination, polygraph and medical examination. Successful candidates may then be sponsored into a local police academy as a police officer recruit.

Responsibilities include:

• Patrol an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Respond to emergencies as directed by radio and telephone.
• Investigate unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, complaints.
• Make arrests, guard and transport prisoners and question suspects.
• Prepare reports on investigations, offenses, arrests and other activities.
• Support development of strong community policing relationship working to solve problems through collaborative efforts with our community.
• Additional special assignments include Detectives, K-9, Field Training, and School Resource Officer.
• Must perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and special requirements include:

• Education: High School graduation or its equivalent.
• License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Weight: In proportion to height.
• Hearing: Normal.
• Vision: 20/80 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20, normal color and peripheral vision. (As defined by POST guidelines).
• Citizenship: In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, 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.
• Bilingual: Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.
• Contract: New employees are required to sign a 24-month contract.
• Loyalty Oath: Candidates are required to take a loyalty oath before starting employment.

The selection procedure includes an oral interview, physical agility test, medical examination, psychological evaluation, and background investigation.

Eligibility lists are created based on final scores and are used for one year.

Applications must be completed and submitted through the City of San Fernando's website.