Police Officer Trainee (entry level)

Police Officer Trainee | CalOpps Skip to main content Home City of San Mateo Police Officer Trainee San Mateo Police Officer Trainee (20374590) LD-164 (previously 22-34) Category Law Enforcement Region San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Full-Time Close Date Continuous or until 1000 applicants Salary $9,989.57-$9,989.57 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 San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Trainee This is a Continuous Recruitment Experience: None required Education: Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college License and Certificates: Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) written examination certificate with a preferred T-Score of 52 or above and a passing score for the WSTB physical agility examination. Or possession of a National Testing Network Law Enforcement written examination certificate with a preferred score in the 90th percentile and a passing score for the WSTB physical agility examination. Necessary Special Qualifications: Free of any felony convictions. 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. Age not less than 21-years-old at time of appointment to the rank of police officer. Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30. Must pass a background investigation. Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards. The Position: This is a non-sworn classification structured for incumbents hired for the purpose of becoming a sworn police officer. Police Officer Trainees are hired into this civilian position for the period prior and during the time they are assigned to a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Upon successful completion of training at the academy and upon the availability of a Police Officer position, Police Officer Trainees are sworn in and appointed to the classification of Police Officer. Police Officer Trainee benefits are limited to those of a civilian employee. 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. Job Description URL: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/documentcenter/view/69718 Job PDF: JA Police Officer Trainee -April 2023.pdf Job Video Link URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g Benefits For information about the benefits, please click on this link to view the MOU and benefits: MOUs and Compensation Resolutions | San Mateo, CA - Official Website (cityofsanmateo.org) ** 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 of submission. Special Instructions The Examination Process: Based upon a review of the applications, applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the employment list. The employment list is updated continuously as applicants become eligible. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. Your eligibility will remain in effect for at least one year from the date that you are notified of your status. 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 their designee wil