Police Officer (Pre-Service)

Salary: $97,104.00 – $118,032.00 Annually

Closing Date: 5/3/2026

Position Summary:
The City of San Gabriel and San Gabriel Police Department (SGPD) have an opportunity for a rewarding career in public safety. We are seeking men and women of all backgrounds who have what it takes to accept this challenge to join the SGPD as a Police Officer. We offer excellent pay and benefits, career mentorship and support, professional training and development, an outstanding organization and department, a supportive community, and a great location for living and working in Southern California.

The ideal candidate for SGPD Pre-Service Police Officer has outstanding character, judgment, work ethic, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy and compassion, and a strong sense and commitment for public service. The ideal candidate also has the mental and physical attributes, perseverance, integrity, and character to be an upstanding member of the SGPD.

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, the Police Officer performs law enforcement duties in an assigned area; protects public health, safety, and welfare in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances; carries out special assignments as necessary; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Possess a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License at time of appointment.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent at time of appointment.
• Possess a valid POST Basic Certificate or valid POST Basic Academy Certificate.
• Must not have any felony convictions.
• Must not have any misdemeanor offense which reflects lack of character, lack of judgement, or moral turpitude.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/40 in both eyes.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law and pursuant to California Government Code 1031(a).
• If applicable, military discharges other than “Honorable Discharge” will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be cause for disqualification.