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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. Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, 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 Lateral Candidates Only! This is continuous recruitment. In addition to the minimum qualifications, a Lateral Candidate must have: a) Possession of a California Basic POST Course Certificate written exam certificate with a preferred T-score of 52 or above. Possession of a California Post Course Certificate (as noted above) of at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process. AND b) Currently employed or previously employed within the last 12 months with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a Peace Officer. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process. Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and have submitted the required documentation, will be added to the employment list. Please email them to joinsmd@. Failure to attach and/or submit your certificate, your application will not move forward in the process. 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 Job Specification.pdf Ideal Candidate Qualifications Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this would be: * Age not less than 21-years-old at time of appointment to the rank of police officer. * 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. * Must maintain a current peace officer certification from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and training. * Free of any Felony convictions. * Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college. * Vision in each eye, correctable to at least 20/30. * Must pass background investigation. * Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards. License or Certificate * Possession of a valid California driver's license and appropriate license classification as required. * Possession of a California Basic POST Course Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application. Benefits For information on benefits, please refer to the MOU please go to: MOUs and Compensation Resolutions | San Mateo, CA - Official Website () 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 he/she submits it. 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. Failure to attach and/or submit the required certificate will not allow you to move forward in the process. Please attach your required certificates to your application or email them to joinsmd@. The Examination Process Upon meeting the minimum qualifications for this position, the candidates will be placed on an employment list. The employment list is updated as candidates become eligible. If you fail to attach or email us your certificate, your application will not receive further consideration for this position. 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 will make the final appointment. 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@. 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@ 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.