Police Officer - Academy Graduate and Lateral

Salary: $9,834.00 - $13,179.00 Monthly
Location : San Leandro, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


The Position

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
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 websiteClick 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 InterviewCandidates who successfully pass the PHS will be contacted to schedule an initial panel interview. Command InterviewCandidates who pass the initial panel interview will be contacted to schedule an interview with San Leandro Command Staff.PolygraphCandidates who pass the Command Interview will be scheduled for a polygraph.Background InvestigationCandidates who pass the polygraph will undergo a background investigation.Medical exam and psychological evaluationCandidates who pass the background investigation will be given a conditional offer and then be scheduled for a medical exam and psychological evaluation.Final Job OfferThose candidates who successfully pass the medical and psychological evaluations will be given an official job offer. Welcome to the City of San Leandro!

Duties and Responsibilities


For the full job description, visit: Police Officer.

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


Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.


The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veteran's preference, please visit
For current benefits information, please refer to the Benefits Program page located under the Human Resources Department on the City of San Leandro website at You will find a comprehensive Summary of Employee Benefits & Contract Provisions. Benefits are listed by bargaining group. Additional information may also be found in the Memorandum of Understanding for the respective bargaining group.
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Police Officer - Lateral and Academy Graduate position. Responses to the questionnaire will be used to better assess qualifications to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see application or see resume."

• I understand

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Do you possess a high school diploma or its legal equivalent (GED)?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the highest level of education you possess from the list below. If none of these apply, please select "N/A."

• 60 or more semester units (90 or more quarter units)
• I possess an Associate's degree
• I possess a Bachelor's degree
• I possess a Master's degree
• N/A

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If you are applying as a Police Officer - Academy Graduate - have you completed a State of California POST Basic Police Academy within the last 24 months and possess a valid State of California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate?

• Yes
• No
• I am applying as a Police Officer - Lateral
• None of the above

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To be eligible for consideration as a Lateral Police Officer, you must possess a California POST Basic Certificate and currently work as a Police Officer in a State of 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/jail training program. Please select which option qualifies you as a Lateral Police Officer:

• Currently work as a Police Officer in a State of California POST agency and possess a California POST Basic Certificate
• Have worked as a Police Officer within one (1) year of application and have completed the California POST agency-specific field training program/jail training program
• I am applying as a Police Officer - Academy Graduate
• None of the above

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with the City of San Leandro.

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