Police Officer (Academy Graduate, Lateral)

Salary: $108,984.00 – $133,740.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The San Bruno Police Department has a long-standing tradition of small-town service with a big-city dedication to public safety. The department employs a community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy where members of the organization are encouraged to develop innovative strategies to improve police operations and service to the community.

Essential Functions:

• Police Officers will work on assigned, rotating shifts, patrolling City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace; providing traffic control, investigation and first-aid at accidents; performing detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct; responding to emergency calls and investigating robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, and other criminal activity; taking appropriate law enforcement action; serving and protecting the public, and performing additional duties as required.

Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship

• A valid CA Driver’s License
• Must meet all basic requirements AND possess a California POST Basic Training Police Academy certificate within the past thirty (30) months from the date of potential hire.
• Pass rigorous background investigation
• 2-year or 4-year degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred
• Must have successfully completed a California P.O.S.T. Basic Training Police Academy within the past thirty (30) from date of hire; or
• Must show proof of current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Training Police Academy, and must successfully complete academy prior to appointment.