Police Officer – Lateral w/$30,000 bonus

Police Officer Lateral $30,000 Hiring Bonus | CalOpps Skip to main content Home City of San Mateo Police Officer Lateral $30,000 Hiring Bonus San Mateo Police Officer Lateral $30,000 Hiring Bonus (17498981) LD-165 Category Law Enforcement Region San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Full-Time Close Date Continuous or until 1000 applicants Salary $11,752.43-$14,005.46 Monthly Additional Questionnaires Pre-qualification and Supplemental 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. View all openings Share Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity. Apply for Job Interested Location 200 Franklin Parkway San Mateo, 94403 Description The City of San Mateo Police Department is looking for highly qualified, experienced police officers to join our team! As an incentive, those hired meeting the criteria, could be eligible for a $30,000 hiring bonus. Do you have what it takes to join our team? This is continuous recruitment A Lateral Candidate must: a) Be currently an active police officer. b) Possess a California Basic POST Course Certificate. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process. c) Have at least 3 years equivalent of CA Law Enforcement experience to patrol services with a municipality. d) Attach a résumé to your application packet. Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and have submitted the required documentation, will be added to the eligible list. If you are unable to attach your certificate to your application, please email your certificate to joinsmpd@cityofsanmateo.org . 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 is devoted to protecting and serving the citizens of San Mateo professionally, while providing outstanding customer service. The department is dedicated to providing creative and long-term solutions to ongoing issues that may arise from time to time. Job PDF: Police-Officer-Hiring-Bonus Revised May 2022.pdf Benefits For information on benefits, please refer to the MOU by clicking on this link: MOUs and Compensation Resolutions | San Mateo, CA - Official Website (cityofsanmateo.org) Special Instructions Lateral Applicants - Submit a copy of your California Basic POST Course Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application and a résumé Please attach your required certificate and résumé to your application or email them to: joinsmpd@cityofsanmateo.org . Failure to attach and/or submit the required certificate and resume, will not allow you to move forward in the process. 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: sanmateo@CalOpps.org 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 lcoles@cityofsanmateo.org 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)522-7629 Contact email: joinsmpd@cityofsanmateo.org × Pre-qualification Questions 1. a) Are you currently an active police officer. b) Do you possess a California Basic POST Course