Police Officer jobs at City of San Diego - 23 jobs

JOIN THE SDPD TEAM TODAY!!! Please read through the entire bulletin for important information. Veteran friendly employer! You served our country and worked hard to earn your GI Bill benefits; it's time to let them work for you. Not to worry, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) honors your service and sacrifice. In addition to great pay and benefits, SDPD is certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to train veterans and eligible persons under 38 U.S.C. 3675. For which SDPD can certify candidates who are eligible to receive VA education benefits under the on-the job-training (OJT) program while employed by SDPD to attend a paid California POST approved Police Academy and up to a year after graduation while completing the field training program and SDPD probation period. Do you have a strong dedication to public service? If you do, a career with the San Diego Police Department may be for you! A career with the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) offers excitement, rapid growth opportunities, work-life-balance, and the chance to make a positive impact in your community. As one of the nation's leaders in Community Oriented Policing, we strongly value the partnerships we have built with the diverse communities of San Diego and are looking for Officers that will uphold that tradition. Throughout your career with SDPD, you'll have the chance to follow many paths in over 70 different positions, including: Detective, Special weapons and tactics (SWAT), New Technologies, Canine (K9) Handler, Beach Patrol and Motor Officer, among others. SDPD offers a competitive base salary, great benefits, and many additional pay opportunities. The following skills and desirable attributes exemplify what we look for in a Police Officer (Recruit Level): Integrity; leadership skills; excellent judgment under pressure; ability to maintain sufficient level of fitness to safely perform as a law enforcement professional; the ability to be aware of, control, and express emotions appropriately, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically; ability to maintain confidence in uncertain situations; excellent judgment and ability to act under pressure; ability to thrive in diverse populations. A San Diego Police Officer: * Contributes to the team effort of maintaining a presence in the community that helps to deter crime and provide support to citizens. * Collaborates in building strong relationships with community members, upholding best practices of Community Oriented Policing. * Acts as a police presence at major public events to ensure public safety. * Identifies potential criminal activity or other hazardous situations and takes proper actions to protect citizens and property. * Helps to secure crime scenes and process evidence. * Responds to calls for service; Observes violations; makes arrests and citations when necessary. * Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses. * Documents observations and actions by radioing information; completing reports. * Fulfills court orders by testifying in court regarding criminal investigations and citations. * Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforces laws and ordinances; investigates collisions; reports unsafe streets and facilities. Police Officer (Recruit Level) employees attend the Police Academy classroom lectures on subjects including criminal law, laws of arrest, traffic laws, juvenile law, principles of law enforcement, rules of evidence, rules of search and seizure, patrol theory and methods, and report writing; observe demonstrations on arrest and control methods and the care and use of firearms; participate in physical conditioning and self-defense exercises; practice the use of firearms; and take examinations. NOTES: * Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). * Police Officer (Recruit Level) employees must complete the Regional Academy Training and receive a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate within ONE year of hire. * After completing the Police Academy, Police Officer (Recruit Level) employees are promoted to Police Officer I and assigned to the Field Training Unit for a minimum of four months. * Police Officer I employees may work a 4 day/10-hour, rotating shift work schedule, depending on assignment. * After one year, Police Officer I employees receive a $900 annual uniform allowance. * Bilingual pay (3.5% of base pay) is provided to qualified officers, if skills are required. * Additional add on pays may be available if you meet the requirements. State Standards: In accordance with P.O.S.T Standards, candidates must be free of any felony convictions. Candidates will be screened by the San Diego Police Department and are subject to immediate disqualification if any of the following are found during the background investigative process: domestic violence conviction(s), or if you are a registered sex offender; for additional information refer to the following link: P.O.S.T. Disqualifiers.You must meet the following requirement on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. AGE: 20 years of age on the date you apply; 21 years by date of Academy graduation. CITIZENSHIP: Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. NOTE: * Candidates screened by the San Diego Police Department must present proof of legal right to work in the United States when they submit their Background Investigation Questionnaire. EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options: * Graduation from a public high school located within the United States. * Graduation from an accredited nonpublic high school located within the United States. * Graduation from a United States Department of Defense high school. * Passage of the General Education Development (G.E.D.) test or passage of the California High School Proficiency Examination. * Possession of a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university (Foreign degrees must be accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education of the United States of America). NOTES: * Candidates screened by the San Diego Police Department must present proof of education when they submit their Background Investigation Questionnaire. * Foreign degrees MUST be accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education of the United States to meet the criteria stipulated in California government code 1031(e), which can be viewed at *************************************************************************** Num=1031.&law Code=GOV. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): * Associate degree (or higher) diploma and/or transcripts showing degree conference, if used to waive the written test. * California P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy Peace Officer's course certificate, if used to waive the written test. * California P.O.S.T. basic Peace Officer certificate, if used to waive the written test. * Letter from the organization that administered the California P.O.S.T. entry-level law enforcement test battery (Pellet-B), if used to waive the written test. The letter must indicate candidates name, date of exam and T-scores for the reading, writing and overall sections. * Official National Testing Network's (NTN) law enforcement individual score report, if used to waive the written test. * Official California POST work sample test battery (WSTB) score verification report, if used to waive the physical abilities test (PAT). Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: **************; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. The screening process will consist of the following components: 1. APPLICATION REVIEW: Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. 2. WRITTEN TEST: IF YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED, you will be scheduled for the written examination date you select on the supplemental questions of your application. The email confirmation notice that you will receive a day or two after your application is approved will grant you admission to the examination date you select. The written test consists of multiple-choice questions that measure general aptitudes needed to be a Police Officer. A Study Guide with test taking tips and sample questions is available in the following link: STUDY GUIDE. NOTE: * If you live more than 100 miles from Downtown San Diego please select a written exam date in the supplemental questions of your application that is denoted as "Out Of Town Process". Doing so will enable you to take the written test on Friday, and if you are successful on the written test, you will be given the opportunity to take the Physical Abilities Test on the same day and the Pre-Investigative Questionnaire the following morning. *This two-day process is available only when taking the Police Officer (Recruit Level) exam at NTC on a Friday in the CITY OF SAN DIEGO. Your address will be verified to ensure that you live more than 100 miles from Downtown San Diego. The test includes the following factors: Section I: Reading Comprehension/Interpretation of Data Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret factual or technical materials in a variety of written formats, and ability to draw inferences, recognize assumptions, weigh evidence and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information presented in written form. Section II: Checking Ability Ability to detect similarities and differences between groups of items such as words or numbers. Section III: Decision Making Ability to identify and comprehend critical elements of a situation and choose courses of action based on general policies and guidelines. Section IV: Written Communication Ability to correctly apply fundamentals of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, written expression, and vocabulary. There is one overall pass point for this examination. THIS IS A (PASS/FAIL) TEST; you are not ranked based upon your score. For which only your pass or fail status will be provided. Written Test Waiver: You may be eligible to waive the written test if one of the following applies to you: * Have passed the CURRENT customized and validated City of San Diego written test within the last two (2) years. * Were previously hired by the City of San Diego as a Police Officer (Recruit Level) within the last two (2) years. * Have taken the California P.O.S.T. Pellet-B test within the last six (6) months and acquired T-scores of 42 in each of the following test sections; reading, writing and overall test. * Possess an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university (accreditation must be from an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education of the United States of America). * Have graduated from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy with a Peace Officer's Course Certificate. * Possess a California P.O.S.T. basic Peace Officer's certificate. * Have taken the National Testing Network's (NTN) law enforcement test within the last six (6) months and acquired scores of 55 on the video test, 65 on the reading test, 65 on the writing test and have completed both parts of the public safety self-assessment (PSSA) test. NOTES: * If your waiver request is approved, your application will bypass the written test selection process and be moved to the performance test selection process. You will be scheduled and notified of your performance test date. * If your waiver request is not approved, you will be notified and scheduled for the written test based on your responses to the supplemental questions on your application. Re-Examination Eligibility: If you fail the written test, you may reapply immediately, but you will need to request a written test date that is at least ONE MONTH after your most recent TEST DATE. 3. PERFORMANCE TEST: The performance test is pass/fail examination which consists of 5 different events based on the California P.O.S.T. Work Sample Test Battery and measures a variety of physical abilities necessary in police work. The test requires candidates to: * Complete a 99 yard Obstacle Course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles, and a 34 inch high obstacle that must be vaulted. * Jump, step, and/or climb over 6-foot chain link fence. * Jump, step, and/or climb over 6-foot solid fence. * Partially lift and drag a 150 pound "simulated victim". * Complete a 500 yard run. NOTES: * Test information will be given to candidates prior to their scheduled test date. * Events will be completed in a random order with the exemption of the 500 yard run, which will be the last event. Performance Test Waiver: You may be eligible to waive the performance test if one of the following applies to you: * You have passed the City of San Diego Performance test within the last TWO (2) years. * You have taken the California POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) within the last six (6) months and acquired a score of 384 or above. The WSTB needs to be administered by an agency with staff that has completed the California POST Basic Course Physical Training Instructor training. NOTES: * Waiver requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on your responses to the supplemental questions on your application. * If your waiver request is approved, you will bypass this step and be placed on the eligible list. * If your waiver request is not approved, you will be notified and scheduled for the performance test. Candidates who pass the written test and performance test will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next two years. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. NOTE: * Do not reapply until your name expires from the Police Officer (Recruit Level) eligibility list. Individuals who are placed on the eligible list and are being evaluated by the Police Department for employment, must successfully pass the following prior to hire: PRE-INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE: On the day of the performance test, candidates will also complete a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire. PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT: Candidates will be required to complete and submit a Personal History Statement to the Police Department. Information regarding this step of the process will be provided to candidates at a later date. MEDICAL EXAMINATION: A City medical examination including drug screening and documentation of medical history that meets City of San Diego and/or P.O.S.T. guidelines will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment. Medical conditions must enable the applicant to perform the essential duties of the position. The City of San Diego is committed to a drug and alcohol-free work place. VISION/HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Vision requirements vary depending upon the corrective measures employed. 1. If you do not wear corrective lenses your better eye may be no worse than 20/20 and your weaker eye can be no worse than 20/40. 2. If you wear eyeglasses or hard (non-orthokeratology) contact lenses, your uncorrected vision may be no worse than 20/40 in each eye and must correct to 20/20 in the better eye. NOTE: * Hard contact lenses also include semi-soft, semi-rigid, semi-permeable, gas permeable, and similar lenses. 3. If you have worn soft contact lenses for more than 6 months your vision must correct to no worse than 20/20 in the better eye and 20/40 in the weaker eye. If you have not worn soft contact lenses for more than 6 months, then the hard contact lenses requirement applies (see No. 2). To qualify under this provision, you will be asked to present satisfactory medical evidence from your private optometrist or ophthalmologist documenting that you have been a successful wearer of soft contact lenses for six months prior to the medical examination given by the City of San Diego. Such documentation must also indicate if you have any medical contraindications to wearing soft contact lenses. We will request this information from you following the medical examination given by the City. You will also be required, as a condition of your employment, to sign a pre-employment agreement obligating you to wear soft contact lenses at all times while on duty, except when otherwise authorized by the San Diego Police Department. Your use of soft contact lenses will be subject to verification by the City of San Diego and to such medical eye examinations as necessary in the judgment of the City. 4. (a) If you have undergone any type of refractive vision surgery (or "touch up" surgery) such as Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), radial keratotomy (RK) or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) prior to being medically considered for a Police Officer (Recruit Level) or Police Officer position, you must be substantially free of vision problems including, but not limited to: impaired vision at night or under dim lighting conditions; sensitivity to glare; starbursts experienced around light sources such as street lights or headlights; hazing or blurring of vision; eye irritation and pain; progressive regression of visual acuity; and/or daily changes in visual acuity. Your vision must meet the uncorrected standards listed under No.1, with your better eye no worse than 20/20 and your weaker eye no worse than 20/40. To qualify under this provision, you will be asked to submit the results of a recent eye examination from your private ophthalmologist documenting the status of your vision. We will request this information from you following the medical examination given by the City. (b) If you have undergone any type of refractive vision surgery (or "touch up" surgery) within six months of being medically considered for a Police Officer (Recruit Level) or Police Officer position, you may be hired on a "conditional" basis. To qualify under this provision, you must successfully complete a City provided vision examination prior to hire and six months from the date of your last vision surgery or "touch up" surgery. You must be substantially free of the vision problems outlined in paragraph 4 (a) above. Your vision must be 20/20 in your better eye and 20/40 in your weaker eye. If it is not, it must be corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and 20/40 in the weaker eye in accordance with the requirements in No.1 - 3 above. 5. In all cases, you need to have binocular vision (vision in both eyes), normal visual fields, normal binocular fusion, and freedom from other visual conditions that would interfere with your ability to perform the full range of duties of a Police Officer (Recruit Level) or Police Officer with the San Diego Police Department. 6. In all cases, you need an acceptable level of color vision. This is determined at the time of the medical examination given by the City using standardized color vision tests. For hearing requirements, the City of San Diego uses the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission's guidelines for Police Officer (Recruit Level) applicants. These guidelines require pure tone threshold testing for each ear separately at 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 6000 Hz. For acoustical reasons, audiograms must be done without hearing aids in place. An additional examination by a medical specialist will be required if the screening audiogram is considered "abnormal" or there is a history of ear-related symptoms. In general, an audiogram is considered to be abnormal if thresholds exceed 25 dB. In these cases, the examining physician must determine 1) whether the hearing loss is functionally relevant to the safe performance of patrol duties, and 2) whether the candidate needs to be evaluated by a hearing specialist to assess treatment options and/or prognosis. Candidates with hearing aids: Candidates who wish to be tested with their hearing aids will be administered a test to assess speech comprehension ability in noise and quiet. Both tests will be administered by sound field methods rather than headphones. An aided audiogram will be reviewed to evaluate sound detection ability. Prior to testing, the candidate must attest that he/she has worn the aids regularly for at least one month. In addition, all records from the audiologist who dispensed the hearing aids must be provided, including documentation of the fitting program and other hearing aid settings, which are used on a regular basis by the individual. As a condition of employment, candidates who wear hearing aids will be required to sign a pre-employment agreement obligating them to wear their hearing aids when assigned to field duty or other hearing critical tasks. NOTE: * Any evaluation by a hearing specialist, including additional audiogram testing, will be at the applicant's expense. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Police Recruit [Recruiting Title: Police Officer (Recruit Level)] Rev. 3 - June 13, 2025 (Vision Requirement Updated)

ANNUAL SALARY $80,680 - $124,236 NOTE: Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Port Police Officer is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm who enforces federal and state regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, boat, motorcycle, bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments, arrest, and report writing at the Port of Los Angeles; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; engages in hazardous materials enforcement; and does related work. * At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation. * Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two or four year college degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements. Documentation demonstrating that the institution is accredited must be submitted prior to taking the written test. * Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. PROCESS NOTE A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI. THE SELECTION PROCESS IS STARTED by completing the Public Safety On-line application, available at *************************** NOTE: If you should apply for an entry-level, sworn public safety examination with test part(s) deemed by the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department to be the same as this examination, the test scores, test dates, test re-take allowances, and test expiration dates you receive in the common test parts will be applied to the other examination. Those who wish to apply for more than one public safety classification may indicate this at the time of application or during the selection process by calling **************. Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qualifying Personal History Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qualifying Interview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test, a qualifying Personal History Statement, and an interview. The qualifying multiple-choice test will evaluate factors including spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and clarity. Your passing score does not expire. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. FAQs for on-line testing are available at ************************************************************ Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. All candidates who receive a passing score on the Multiple-Choice Test will be invited to submit a Personal History Statement. The Personal History Statement is a preliminary background investigation, which requires compilation of extensive biographical information. Candidates who pass the Personal History Statement will be invited for an Interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Personal Accomplishment; Job Motivation; Community Involvement/Awareness; Problem Solving Skills; Interpersonal Skills; and Oral Communication Skills. Your interview score will determine your rank on the eligible list. Your passing score will expire after 2 years. The interview will be conducted on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line interview will be able to join from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to use City equipment to take the interview onsite at a City facility. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Statement and will include fingerprinting and a background interview. The investigation also includes checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends. Findings are valid for 12 months. A polygraph examination will be conducted prior to your field investigation to confirm information obtained during the selection process. The processing guidelines for the polygraph examination may be revised periodically. All candidates will be processed according to the current guidelines, not the guidelines which were in place when they applied. Any conviction by a state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. Note: Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence from carrying a firearm. PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFIER: In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy, you are required to complete the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ). Your score on the PFQ is advisory. You must complete the PFQ at least once prior to appointment. You are welcome to retake the PFQ as many times as you like, and the score is valid for 12 months. If you score less than a 50 on the PFQ, you are strongly encouraged to attend the Candidate Advancement Program (CAP) more regularly and retake the PFQ. Being a part of CAP will significantly increase your success in the selection process and in the academy. CAP will also make transitioning to academy life much easier. If you currently live more than 150 miles away from the Los Angeles area, you should contact your mentor to arrange a PFQ while you are in town completing other test parts. Information regarding CAP can be found on-line at ***************************** MEDICAL EVALUATION: Consists of a thorough evaluation by a City physician. It is essential that you be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely perform the work of a Port Police Officer. A cardiac stress test may be required. To remain medically qualified, you must maintain your good health during the period following the medical examination. Medical examination results are valid for up to 12 months, at the discretion of the City's medical staff. Part of the medical evaluation includes a PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION by a City psychologist. This evaluation consists of written tests and an individual oral interview. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful job performance to determine if you are suited for the difficult and stressful occupation of Port Police Officer. The results of the oral psychological evaluation are valid for 12 months. Your written psychological tests are valid for up to 24 months, at the discretion of the City's psychological staff. HEALTH/PHYSICAL CONDITION: You must be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete Academy training and perform police work for the Harbor Department. Your weight (body fat content) must be appropriate for height and build and you should be in excellent physical condition. VISION: Your uncorrected distance vision must not exceed 20/70 in either eye and the best eye must be at least 20/40 and wearing eyeglasses you must have corrected vision to at least 20/30 in each eye. If soft contact lenses are worn, they must have been worn for at least one month and vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye tested wearing the contact lenses and there is no uncorrected distant vision requirement. If a LASIK procedure (refractive surgery) was performed, vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye. In addition, candidates must be able to accurately and quickly name colors, and must be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform law enforcement duties. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING: Because this class has been designated as safety sensitive, in accordance with City Policy, a drug and alcohol screening test may be required prior to appointment and during employment. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT: Before you can be hired as a Port Police Officer, you must successfully complete all required steps. ACADEMY TRAINING: You will be required to attend a six-month, 40-hour per week training and orientation program, during which you will receive full pay. ASSIGNMENTS: Employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Port Police Officer and will begin an eighteen-month probationary period, during which time employees must successfully complete a comprehensive training program including a basic police recruit school approved by POST; a Field Training Program; and any other training required by law or the Department. JOB BENEFITS: Among the excellent benefits provided are annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, and a retirement system. NOTES: * This examination is based on a validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection. * As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at ************************************************** * Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. * A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. This score will be based on each candidate's performance on the interview. * You may waive the Multiple-Choice Test for this Port Police Officer examination if you satisfy any of the following conditions: you have passed the multiple-choice test for the Associate Community Officer exam for the City of Los Angeles on or after November 5, 2021; you have successfully completed the California POST Regular Basic Course; you possess a current Basic Course Waiver; you have received a passing score on the FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) based on the criteria set by the City of Los Angeles; or you have taken the California P.O.S.T. Pellet-B test and earned an overall T-score of 42 or higher. If you wish to waive the Multiple-Choice Test, contact the Personnel Department at **************. * You may take the Port Police Officer examination only once every 12 months under this bulletin. If you have taken any test parts listed in this bulletin and have failed or fail to appear for any test parts within the last 12 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time. * Candidates with existing disqualifications must successfully resolve the disqualification before they may reapply. If you need additional information, you may go to ************************** call **************, or visit the Public Safety Division, 700 East Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Notice: If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

ANNUAL SALARY $87,257- $120,832 Salary range applies to Airport Police Officer I & II. The current starting salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. An Airport Police Officer is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm who enforces federal and state regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments, arrest, and report writing at Los Angeles World Airports; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; and does related work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) * At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation. * Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two or four year college degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements. Documentation demonstrating that the institution is accredited must be submitted prior to taking the written test. * Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. PROCESS NOTE A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE THE SELECTION PROCESS IS STARTED by completing the Public Safety On-line application, available at *************************** NOTE: If you should apply for an entry-level, sworn public safety examination with test part(s) deemed by the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department to be the same as this examination, the test scores, test dates, test re-take allowances, and test expiration dates you receive in the common test part will be applied to the other examination. Those who wish to apply for more than one public safety classification may indicate this at the written test or during the selection process by calling **************. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qualifying Personal History Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualifying Interview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test, a qualifying Personal History Statement, and an interview. The qualifying multiple-choice test will evaluate factors including spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and clarity. Your passing score does not expire. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. FAQs for on-line testing are available at ************************************************************ Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. All candidates who receive a passing score on the Multiple-Choice Test will be invited to submit a Personal History Statement. The Personal History Statement is a preliminary background investigation, which requires compilation of extensive biographical information. Candidates who pass the Personal History Statement will be invited for an Interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Personal Accomplishment; Job Motivation; Community Involvement/Awareness; Problem Solving Skills; Interpersonal Skills; and Oral Communication Skills. Your interview score will determine your rank on the eligible list. Your passing score will expire after 2 years. The interview will be conducted on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line interview will be able to join from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to use City equipment to take the interview onsite at a City facility. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Statement and will include fingerprinting and a background interview. The investigation also includes checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends. Findings are valid for 12 months. A polygraph examination will be conducted prior to your field investigation to confirm information obtained during the selection process.The processing guidelines for the polygraph examination may be revised periodically. All candidates will be processed according to the current guidelines, not the guidelines which were in place when they applied. Any conviction by a state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. Note: Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence from carrying a firearm. PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFIER: In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy, you are required to complete the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ). Your score on the PFQ is advisory. You must complete the PFQ at least once prior to your medical evaluation. You are welcome to retake the PFQ as many times as you like, and the score is valid for 12 months. If you score less than a 50 on the PFQ, you are strongly encouraged to attend the Candidate Workout Program more regularly and retake the PFQ. Being a part of the Candidate Workout Program will significantly increase your success in the selection process and in the academy. The Candidate Workout Program will also make transitioning to Academy life much easier. If you currently live more than 150 miles away from the Los Angeles area, you should contact your mentor to arrange a PFQ while you are in town completing other test parts. Information regarding the Candidate Workout Program can be found on-line at *************************************************************************************************************************************** MEDICAL EVALUATION: Consists of a thorough evaluation by a City physician. It is essential that you be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely perform the work of an Airport Police Officer. A cardiac stress test may be required. To remain medically qualified, you must maintain your good health during the period following the medical examination. Medical examination results are valid for up to 12 months, at the discretion of the City's medical staff. Part of the medical evaluation includes a PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION by a City psychologist. This evaluation consists of written tests and an individual oral interview. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful job performance to determine if you are suited for the difficult and stressful occupation of Airport Police Officer. The results of the oral psychological evaluation are valid for 12 months your written psychological tests are valid for up to 24 months, at the discretion of the City's psychological staff. HEALTH/PHYSICAL CONDITION: You must be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete Academy training and perform police work for the Airports Department. Your weight (body fat content) must be appropriate for height and build and you should be in excellent physical condition. VISION: Your uncorrected distance vision must not exceed 20/70 in either eye and the best eye must be at least 20/40 and wearing eyeglasses you must have corrected vision to 20/30 in each eye. If soft contact lenses are worn, they must have been worn for at least one month and vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye tested wearing the contact lenses and there is no uncorrected distant vision requirement. If a LASIK procedure (refractive surgery) was performed, vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye. In addition, candidates must be able to accurately and quickly name colors, and must be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform law enforcement duties. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING: Because this class has been designated as safety sensitive, in accordance with City Policy, substance-screening tests may be required prior to appointment. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT: Before you can be hired as an Airport Police Officer, you must successfully complete all required steps. ACADEMY TRAINING: You will be required to attend a six-month, 40-hour per week training and orientation program, during which you will receive full pay. ASSIGNMENTS: Employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Airport Police Officer and will begin an eighteen-month probationary period, during which time employees must successfully complete a comprehensive training program including a basic police recruit school approved by POST; a Field Training Program; and any other training required by law or the Department. JOB BENEFITS: Among the excellent benefits provided are annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, and a retirement system. NOTES: 1. This examination is based on a validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection. 2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at ************************************************** 3. Applications accepted are subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. 4. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. This score will be based on each candidate's performance on the interview. 5. You may waive the Multiple-Choice Test for this Airport Police Officer examination if you satisfy any of the following conditions: you have passed the multiple-choice test for the Associate Community Officer exam for the City of Los Angeles on or after November 5, 2021; you have successfully completed the California POST Regular Basic Course; you possess a current Basic Course Waiver; you have received a passing score on the FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) based on the criteria set by the City of Los Angeles; or you have taken the California P.O.S.T. Pellet-B test and earned an overall T-score of 42 or higher. If you wish to waive the Multiple-Choice Test, contact the Personnel Department at **************. 6. You may take the Airport Police Officer examination only once every 12 months under this bulletin. If you have taken any test parts listed in this bulletin and have failed or fail to appear for any test parts within the last 12 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time. 7. Candidates with existing disqualifications must successfully resolve the disqualification before they may reapply. If you need additional information, you may go to *************************** call **************, or visit the Public Safety Division, 700 East Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Notice: If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

The City of Anaheim is seeking experienced Police Officers to join the Anaheim Police Department for patrol assignments. The mission of the Anaheim Police Department is to maintain order, protect our community, and prevent crime by delivering prompt, professional and high-quality police service. As a valued member of our department, you will demonstrate the values of the organization while providing service to the public through community policing and collaborative problem solving. Bilingual Pay: 2.5%, 5%, or 7.5%, depending upon level of ability and approval from the Chief of Police. POST Certificate Salary Ranges: Basic: $95,243.20 - $133,993.60 Annual Intermediate: $115,481.60 - $147,388.80 Annual Advanced: $118,102.40 - $150,737.60 Annual The City of Anaheim also offers its employees: Residence Incentive Program Tuition Assistance Program Computer Loan Program For more information about the hiring process, please visit JoinAnaheimPD.com. The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Patrol assigned area and interact with the community; work collaboratively with community residents to address problems and concerns with a focus on identifying solutions. Receive calls through dispatch and respond to requests for police services; respond to medical aide requests and administer first aid as needed. Perform problem-oriented policing functions and duties. Carry out all aspects of police work in accordance with department training and policy including but not limited to: * Interviewing/questioning individuals as required * Conducting lawful stops, pursuits, searches of persons or property, detentions, citations, and arrests of persons * Securing crime and accident scenes * Collecting and preserving evidence * Responding to traffic accidents for investigation of cause, traffic control, hazard removal and identification and report of malfunction traffic control equipment * Completing accurate, complete and timely reports and booking of evidence * Testifying and presenting evidence in court proceedings Based on assignment may be required to investigate crimes, perform administrative duties, conduct crime prevention, or conduct training for other personnel. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Note: Incumbents in this class may be assigned to specialized details such as helicopters, motorcycles, investigative, or administrative units.Knowledge of: City, state and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions; departmental policies; criminal investigations principles and practices; law enforcement crime prevention community and problem-oriented policing principles; interviewing and interrogation techniques; collection of evidence; and technology including various computer hardware and software applications. Ability to: Work in a community-based oriented policing environment, communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; exercise tact, self-restraint and good judgment; demonstrate collaborative problem solving abilities, de-escalate tense and volatile situations; safely and appropriately use firearms and other weapons; enforce laws within established departmental guidelines, standards, policy, and law; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of employment. License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Additional Requirements: Must be a High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D Certificate from an accredited school. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by date of completion of a California Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved Police Academy and be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. In-state lateral candidates must be currently employed as a Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency, maintain possession of a valid California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or higher prior to employment, and have successfully completed a probationary period. Out-of-state candidates must have a California POST Basic course waiver prior to the start of the pre-employment background. All non-probationary Police Officers must possess and maintain a valid POST Basic Certificate as a condition of continued employment. Employees of the Anaheim Police Department must maintain California residency and live within 100-mile radius from the City. Environmental Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents may be exposed to smoke/fumes/gas, live electricity, excessive heat/cold, inclement weather, high frequency noise, dirt/dust, grease/oil, chemicals and solvents/toxic agents and may infrequently be exposed to radiation, treated water, and pesticides. Physical Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to stand, sit in a patrol car for long periods, walk; lift, carry, push, and pull a grown adult; climb walls, fences, stairs and ladders, stoop, twist, squat/kneel, crawl, run grasp, repeatedly bend and move wrists, use both hands, legs and feet; speak, hear and understand radio communications, touch/feel, see at a distance and up close and have depth perception and normal color vision. Must be physically fit to perform the job including corrected or uncorrected vision of 20/20 or better; physical strength and agility to perform foot pursuit and physical restraint of suspects. * IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS * Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. Physical Ability Test, Oral Interview & Pre-Background Screening: The physical ability test (PAT) and oral interview are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026. Successful candidates will be interviewed by a background investigator after the oral interview. PAT Course Description PAT Course Diagram To be considered a Police Officer - Lateral candidate, you must be currently employed as a Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency, possess and maintain a valid California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or higher prior to employment, and have successfully completed a probationary period. Out-of-State Applicants: Must have a CA POST Basic Course Waiver prior to the start of backgrounds. For more information regarding how to obtain a waiver, please visit: **************************************************** Anaheim Police Department Blueprint - knowledge of the Anaheim Police Department Blueprint is required of all Police Department employees. The following documents are required and must be completed and brought to the oral interview: * Preliminary Background Information Form / PHS * Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ) * Required Documents * Applicant Autobiography Please provide as many of the required documents along with your Preliminary Background Information Form / PHS, BIQ, and Applicant Autobiography. Items such as transcripts, credit report or other missing documents can be provided upon your receiving them. Further selection steps include, but are not limited to a background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol screening, and an interview with the Chief of Police. The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and/or past use of drugs, driving and employment history. Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process. * Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP. * Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application. * Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application. * Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application. * Conviction of a hit-and run offense. * Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application. * Conviction of a felony crime. * Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application. * Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children. * Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime. The following may result in disqualification: * Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application. * Prior nitrous oxide use. * Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application. * Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe. * A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc. * More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A CALIFORNIA POST BASIC POLICE ACADEMY WITHIN THE LAST 36 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRE-SERVICE STATUS. Start your career in law enforcement with the Pasadena Police Department! We are looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! The Pasadena Police Department is founded upon a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community we endeavor to protect and enhance an environment of safety by listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together. Pasadena is a great place to be a Police Officer - big enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. Get involved with Rose Bowl events such as major sporting events, Old Town, movie and TV filming, and many more diverse and active events that continually take place in Pasadena. You'll be part of it all - come build a rewarding and exciting career For a list of the responsibilities of this position, please view the job description for Police Officer. To qualify for Police Officer (Pre-Service), you must have successfully completed a California POST basic police academy within the last 36 months. Please upload your certificate of completion as an attachment when you apply. Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment and legally authorized to work in the United States. COMPETENCIES * Demonstrates honesty and high moral character: must meet our high standards for background. * Strong moral and physical courage to enforce the law and deal with a variety of challenging situations. * Analytical skills to be able to evaluate sensitive and/or dangerous situations quickly and take effective and reasonable action. * Reading comprehension needed to read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature. * Strong oral communication skills to interact and communicate tactfully and effectively with a culturally diverse population. * Good written communication skills to write clear and accurate reports. * Demonstrates respectful community policing through considerate behavior for people and neighborhoods. * Highly flexible and able to adapt to frequent change. * Service oriented and strongly motivated to serve our citizens. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS OVERVIEW The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, department-level interview, background investigation, and Chief of Police interview. * PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST - (Qualifying) - The physical fitness test consists of the following: 30 Push-Ups: Complete 30 push-ups within 2 minutes. (Pass/Fail)30 Sit-Ups: Complete 30 sit-ups within 2 minutes. (Pass/Fail )1.5 Mile Run: Complete one and a half (1.5) miles on a flat surface within 14 minutes. (Pass/Fail). Lift and drag a 165-pound lifelike dummy, 32 feet within 10.0 seconds [Pass / Fail]. Wear appropriate attire, such as running shoes, running shorts, T-shirts, sweats, etc. At the completion of the physical agility test, you will be notified onsite if you passed or failed the examination. Those who do not qualify will not be eligible to continue in the selection process. * ORAL INTERVIEW EXAMINATION (Weight 100%) - Applicants will be asked 5-10 questions from current Pasadena Police Sworn Personnel on knowledge such as demographics of the city, interest in the Pasadena Police Department, which ends with a scenario question. If you successfully pass the Physical Agility Test, you will then proceed to an on-site interview which will be held after the Physical Agility Test. * ELIGIBLE LIST - Your score on the structured interview will determine your placement and ranking on the eligible list. If you received a qualifying score, you will remain on the eligible list for one year. Qualified candidates on the eligible list may be certified to the Police Department for background investigation. Depending upon the number of vacant positions available and the number of candidates in background, the top qualified candidates on the eligible list will be referred first. * VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS - Three points will be added to the final qualifying score for veterans who served at least one year of active military duty and submit documentary evidence of honorable discharge with their application. * BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION - The background investigation will include a comprehensive investigation of your background, education and employment history (including a credit, criminal and DMV review), and a polygraph examination. * POLICE CHIEF'S BACKGROUND FILE REVIEW AND ORAL INTERIVEW - (Qualifying) Contents of the background file and results of the background investigation will also be evaluated by the Police Chief. * POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION - (Qualifying) - Candidates will take a polygraph examination designed to determine truthfulness of the candidate's responses about his/her qualifications and suitability as a Police Officer. * PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION - (Qualifying) - Candidates will be interviewed by a licensed psychologist to assess the candidate's behavior and character to determine if an individual is at significant risk for employment problems as a Peace Officer. NOTE: Prior to appointment, a medical examination will be conducted * VACANCY INFORMATION There are currently several vacancies in the Police Department that may be filled from this selection process. Candidates selected for this position are subject to an eighteen (18) month probationary work period. Possession of a Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Vision for candidates wearing glasses must be at least 20/100 correctable to 20/30; free from color blindness; for candidates who have successfully worn soft contact lenses for a least one year, vision must be 20/200 uncorrected, correctable to 20/30; free from color blindness. Conviction of any felony offense, certain misdemeanor offenses, or any offense reflecting lack of character, judgment, or morals, or any other than honorable military discharge may be cause for disqualification. Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Shift and overtime work will be required.

LATERAL INCENTIVE PAY!! Come join our team! Lateral Police Officers who are hired by the City receive a lump sum payment of $2,500 upon successful completion of one month of work as a Pasadena Police Officer. Subsequent incentive pays include a lump sum payment of $2,500 upon the successful completion of six months of work as a Pasadena Police Officer and $3,000 upon the successful completion of the probationary period. Lateral Police Officers also receive an initial bank of forty (40) hours of sick leave. The Pasadena Police Department is looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! The Pasadena Police Department is founded upon a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community we endeavor to protect and enhance an environment of safety by listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together. Pasadena is a great place to be a Police Officer - big enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. Get intimately involved with Rose Bowl events such as major sporting events, Old Town, movie and TV filming, and many more diverse and active events that continually take place in Pasadena. You'll be part of it all - join us and build a rewarding and exciting career. The ideal candidate is a current non-probationary California peace officer in possession of a California Basic POST certificate. You will have graduated from high school. GED or other high school equivalency certificate or have attained a two-year, four year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution; possess the physical and ethical capacity and values needed to perform the duties of a Police Officer, and a strong interest in serving the community of Pasadena. For a list of the responsibilities of this position, please view the job description for Police Officer. To qualify for Police Officer (Lateral), you must be a current non-probationary California peace officer in possession of your Basic POST certificate. Please upload your certificate as an attachment when you apply. COMPETENCIES * Demonstrated honesty and high moral character: must meet our high standards for background. * Strong moral and physical courage to enforce the law and deal with a variety of challenging situations. * Analytical skills to be able to evaluate sensitive and/or dangerous situations quickly and take effective and reasonable action. * Reading comprehension needed to read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature. * Strong oral communication skills to interact and communicate tactfully and effectively with a culturally diverse population. * Good written communication skills to write clear and accurate reports. * Demonstrates respectful community policing through considerate behavior for people and neighborhoods. * Highly flexible and able to adapt to frequent change. * Service oriented and strongly motivated to serve our citizens. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS OVERVIEW The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, physical agility test, structured interview, department-level interview, background investigation, and a Chief of Police interview. * PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST - (Qualifying) - The physical fitness test consists of the following: 30 Push-Ups: Complete 30 push-ups within 2 minutes. (Pass/Fail)30 Sit-Ups: Complete 30 sit-ups within 2 minutes. (Pass/Fail)1.5 Mile Run: Complete one and a half (1.5) miles on a flat surface within 14 minutes. (Pass/Fail). Lift and drag a 165-pound lifelike dummy, 32 feet within 10.0 seconds [Pass / Fail]. Wear appropriate attire, such as running shoes, running shorts, T-shirts, sweats, etc. At the completion of the physical agility test, you will be notified onsite if you passed or failed the examination. Those who do not qualify will not be eligible to continue in the selection process. * ORAL INTERVIEW EXAMINATION - (Weight 100%) - Applicants will be asked 5-10 questions from current Pasadena Police Sworn Personnel on knowledge such as demographics of the city, interest in the Pasadena Police Department, which concludes with a scenario question. If you successfully pass the Physical Agility Test, you will then proceed to an on-site interview which will be held after the Physical Agility Test. * ELIGIBLE LIST - Your score on the structured interview will determine your placement and ranking on the eligible list. If you received a qualifying score, you will remain on the eligible list for one year. Qualified candidates on the eligible list may be certified to the Police Department for background investigation. Depending upon the number of vacant positions available and the number of candidates in background, the top qualified candidates on the eligible list will be referred first. * VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS - Three points will be added to the final qualifying score for veterans who served at least one year of active military duty and submit documentary evidence of honorable discharge with their application. * BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION - The background investigation will include a comprehensive investigation of your background, education and employment history (including a credit, criminal and DMV review), and a polygraph examination. * POLICE CHIEF'S BACKGROUND FILE REVIEW AND ORAL INTERIVEW - (Qualifying) Contents of the background file and results of the background investigation will also be evaluated by the Police Chief. * POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION - (Qualifying) - Candidates will take a polygraph examination designed to determine truthfulness of the candidate's responses about his/her qualifications and suitability as a Police Officer. * PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION - (Qualifying) - Candidates will be interviewed by a licensed psychologist to assess the candidate's behavior and character to determine if an individual is at significant risk for employment problems as a Peace Officer. NOTE: Prior to appointment, a medical examination will be conducted. . * VACANCY INFORMATION - There are currently several vacancies in the Police Department that may be filled from this selection process. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one year probationary work period.Possession of a Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Vision for candidates wearing glasses must be at least 20/100 correctable to 20/30; free from color blindness; for candidates who have successfully worn soft contact lenses for a least one year, vision must be 20/200 uncorrected, correctable to 20/30; free from color blindness. Conviction of any felony offense, certain misdemeanor offenses, or any offense reflecting lack of character, judgment, or morals, or any other than honorable military discharge may be cause for disqualification. Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Shift and overtime work will be required.

THIS POSTING IS FOR POLICE OFFICER LATERAL ONLY Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. You must have experience as a Police Officer with a law enforcement agency or be in possession of a valid P.O.S.T Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver issued by the State of California received within three (3) years of the date of appointment to qualify for this position. DEFINITION To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Police Officer is a journey level classification assigned full arrest and citation powers under the California Penal Code. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit classification in that it has full police authority to carry out the enforcement of laws and ordinances while the Police Officer Recruit is a recruiting and training-level classification with no police authority. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant classification in that it is a journey level classification which has no supervisory responsibilities except for training new employees while the Police Sergeant has supervisory responsibility and directs work of subordinate personnel on a continual basis. Police Officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the Police Officer's work. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by higher level sworn personnel.Depending upon assignments, duties may include, but are not limited to the following: * Patrol a designated area of the city on foot, on a motorcycle, or in a patrol car, jeep or van to preserve order, prevent crime discover criminal acts, and make arrests. * Answer radio dispatched or citizens' request for police services at accident scenes, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances. * Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, take statements, make arrests, write citations and/or make written reports at crime or accident scenes. * Promote and ensure a community-based policing philosophy and strategy, in which collaborative problem solving with citizens and other stakeholders is coveted. * Attend, participate, and represent the department at a variety of community events; participate in community engagement activities; build and maintain relationships with community members. * Provide first aid to injured or sick subjects. * Testify in court at criminal hearings and trials. * Provide traffic control at accident scenes, fires, and congested areas. * May work in plain clothes to conduct follow-up investigations, and to suppress vice or narcotics activities. * Conduct line-ups for identification of suspects. * Attend community meetings to discuss crime problems. * Evaluate and control violent situations and persons; emphasize de-escalation tactics when appropriate. * Order and direct emergency equipment at accident and disaster scenes. Search for missing persons. * Drive vehicles under hazardous and emergency conditions. Train new employees in proper police procedures. * Perform related duties as assigned. * SEE LATERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* Knowledge of: * Federal, state, and city codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement. * Modern approved principles and procedures of police work. * Department rules and regulations. * General Orders and directives. * City streets and principal locations. * Court and evidence procedures. * Court decisions affecting police practices. * Radio procedures. * Crisis intervention and de-escalation tools. Ability to: * Communicate in English in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals, to people of different socio-economic levels, before various public and community groups, and when testifying in court. * Write clearly, accurately, concisely, and legibly using correct English, grammatical construction, and spelling. * Read and interpret complex technical documents in English. * Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. * Observe, assimilate, remember, record, and recall pertinent facts and details. * Read maps and mapped information. * Apply selected knowledge (i.e., laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, criminal investigation theories, etc.) in collecting, organizing, and analyzing a variety of information to decide on an appropriate and reasonable course of action. * Effectively work with, serve, and communicate impartially with individuals of a variety of culturally diverse and socioeconomic backgrounds. * Analyze problems and rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situations. * Evaluate and de-escalate stressful and volatile situations. * Plan and effectively present material orally to diverse groups. * Deal courteously but firmly with the general public. * Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other City employees. * Use firearms safely and accurately. * Climb barriers, jump obstacles, and perform strenuous physical activities. * Control resisting subjects with a minimum of force necessary to effect an arrest. * Use modern computer equipment including but not limited to in car mobile data computers, in car video and audio recording devices, body cameras, electronic mapping and GPS equipment, and specialized tracking equipment. Skill in: * Driving a vehicle under hazardous conditions. * The use of ancillary police weaponry and weaponless defense. * The use of first aid, including but not limited to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation techniques. Experience and Education: Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. * AND- Experience: Successful completion of the Sacramento Police Academy as a City of Sacramento Police Officer Recruit or Community Service Officer. * OR- Possession of a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver issued by the State of California. For basic academy graduates, the certificate or waiver must be received within three (3) years of the date of appointment. Lateral entry candidates must be currently employed as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T.-recognized law enforcement agency and have two (2) years as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T participating law enforcement department or agency. PROOF OF CERTIFICATION Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Age: Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment. Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver license at the time of appointment. Loss of the license is cause for discipline. Respiratory Protective Equipment: Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment. Felony Convictions: Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029. PROBATIONARY PERIOD Employees hired as a lateral entry must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. All other employees must complete eighteen (18) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application for further consideration. * Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. * Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: * If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). * If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. * Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. * Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as part of the application process; * Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. * Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. * A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. * Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process. 3. Screening Committee (Pass/Fail): Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the department after the last day of the month. 4. Oral Interview: (100%) - The oral interview will consist of job-related questions. The Oral Interview is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. 5. Physical Agility Test: (Pass/Fail) - Applicants who pass the oral interview test may be required to pass the physical agility test. The Physical Agility Test is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. 6. Background Process: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and drug use history. QUESTIONS If you have specific questions regarding the Police Officer Recruit position, hiring process, Police Academy, etc.: * Go to the Sacramento Police Department website at ********************* * Send an email to police_********************************** * Call the Police Recruiting Office at **************. For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: * Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at ******************************************************** * Send an email to ******************************* * Call the Human Resources Department at **************.

You must have taken and passed the Police Officer Recruit examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click here. Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. Applicants applying to this posting will be hired as a Police Officer Recruit and must successfully complete a twenty-four (24) week P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy. Upon satisfactory graduation from a P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy, a Police Officer Recruit meeting the requirements of the Police Officer classification shall be advanced to the career classification of Police Officer. For more information regarding the Police Officer Recruit or Community Service Officer II positions, please visit the following links: Police Officer Recruit Classification Specification: ************************************************************************************************************* Specifications Community Service Officer II: *********************************************************************************************************************** Specifications DEFINITION To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Police Officer is a journey level classification assigned full arrest and citation powers under the California Penal Code. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit classification in that it has full police authority to carry out the enforcement of laws and ordinances while the Police Officer Recruit is a recruiting and training-level classification with no police authority. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant classification in that it is a journey level classification which has no supervisory responsibilities except for training new employees while the Police Sergeant has supervisory responsibility and directs work of subordinate personnel on a continual basis. Police Officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the Police Officer's work. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by higher level sworn personnel.Depending upon assignments, duties may include, but are not limited to the following: * Patrol a designated area of the city on foot, on a motorcycle, or in a patrol car, jeep or van to preserve order, prevent crime discover criminal acts, and make arrests. * Answer radio dispatched or citizens' request for police services at accident scenes, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances. * Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, take statements, make arrests, write citations and/or make written reports at crime or accident scenes. * Promote and ensure a community-based policing philosophy and strategy, in which collaborative problem solving with citizens and other stakeholders is coveted. * Attend, participate, and represent the department at a variety of community events; participate in community engagement activities; build and maintain relationships with community members. * Provide first aid to injured or sick subjects. * Testify in court at criminal hearings and trials. * Provide traffic control at accident scenes, fires, and congested areas. * May work in plain clothes to conduct follow-up investigations, and to suppress vice or narcotics activities. * Conduct line-ups for identification of suspects. * Attend community meetings to discuss crime problems. * Evaluate and control violent situations and persons; emphasize de-escalation tactics when appropriate. * Order and direct emergency equipment at accident and disaster scenes. Search for missing persons. * Drive vehicles under hazardous and emergency conditions. Train new employees in proper police procedures. * Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: * Federal, state, and city codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement. * Modern approved principles and procedures of police work. * Department rules and regulations. * General Orders and directives. * City streets and principal locations. * Court and evidence procedures. * Court decisions affecting police practices. * Radio procedures. * Crisis intervention and de-escalation tools. Ability to: * Communicate in English in a clear, distinct, and understandable manner when speaking to individuals, to people of different socio-economic levels, before various public and community groups, and when testifying in court. * Write clearly, accurately, concisely, and legibly using correct English, grammatical construction, and spelling. * Read and interpret complex technical documents in English. * Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. * Observe, assimilate, remember, record, and recall pertinent facts and details. * Read maps and mapped information. * Apply selected knowledge (i.e., laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, criminal investigation theories, etc.) in collecting, organizing, and analyzing a variety of information to decide on an appropriate and reasonable course of action. * Effectively work with, serve, and communicate impartially with individuals of a variety of culturally diverse and socioeconomic backgrounds. * Analyze problems and rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situations. * Evaluate and de-escalate stressful and volatile situations. * Plan and effectively present material orally to diverse groups. * Deal courteously but firmly with the general public. * Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other City employees. * Use firearms safely and accurately. * Climb barriers, jump obstacles, and perform strenuous physical activities. * Control resisting subjects with a minimum of force necessary to effect an arrest. * Use modern computer equipment including but not limited to in car mobile data computers, in car video and audio recording devices, body cameras, electronic mapping and GPS equipment, and specialized tracking equipment. Skill in: * Driving a vehicle under hazardous conditions. * The use of ancillary police weaponry and weaponless defense. * The use of first aid, including but not limited to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation techniques. Experience and Education: Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. * AND- Experience: Successful completion of the Sacramento Police Academy as a City of Sacramento Police Officer Recruit or Community Service Officer. * OR- Possession of a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver issued by the State of California. For basic academy graduates, the certificate or waiver must be received within three (3) years of the date of appointment. Lateral entry candidates must be currently employed as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T.-recognized law enforcement agency and have two (2) years as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T participating law enforcement department or agency. PROOF OF CERTIFICATION Should certification be used to qualify for the Police Officer Recruit position, then proof of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate issued by the State of California should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Age: Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment. Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver license at the time of appointment. Loss of the license is cause for discipline. Respiratory Protective Equipment: Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment. Felony Convictions: Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029. PROBATIONARY PERIOD Employees hired as a lateral entry must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. All other employees must complete eighteen (18) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline; * Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. * Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: * If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). * If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. * Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. * Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of certification are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application, emailed to *******************************. If submitting via email, please include your name on your documents. * Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment. * Optional - send a valid and legible copy of your previous result letter to the City of Sacramento Human Resources (refer to Test Exemption section below). * If you are currently on an active Eligible (PASS) List for the Police Officer Recruit position, it is unnecessary to reapply and/or retake the Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam for this position. Each Eligible (PASS) List is active for one (1) year from the date it is established. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline; * Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. * Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. * A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. 3. Online Exam: (Pass/Fail)- Candidates must have taken and passed the online examination with a score of 70% for further consideration. Only applicants who have successfully passed the City of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination will be referred to the department after the final filing deadline. The online examination will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. Candidates can access the examination at any time by visiting the City of Sacramento's Examination's website: ********************************************** 4. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the online examination will be placed on the eligible list. Candidate's eligibility expires two years from the date of notification of a passing score for the City of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility. * If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Police Officer Recruit or the Community Service Officer I classification, it is unnecessary to retake the examination. * The eligible list is effective two years from the date of passing the examination for the Police Officer Recruit or the Community Service Officer I. TEST EXEMPTION - If you have previously taken one of the following exams within two years of the final filing date and earned a passing score as listed below, you may be considered exempt from the Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam. To receive consideration for exemption, you must have: * Earned a T-Score of 45 or higher on the P.O.S.T. Certified Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exam * Received a passing score on the City of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam * Have selected yes to the Online Examination, Proof of Examination, and Test Exemption from the City Of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination supplemental questions included in this job posting. To receive consideration for exemption using the P.O.S.T PELLETB exam, submit your result to the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department by the final filing date using one of the following methods: * Attach your valid result letter to your online application; * Email it to ******************************* and include Police Recruit 002027-26-PD-2 in the Subject Line. To receive consideration for exemption using the City of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam, applicants will have needed to select yes to the Online Examination, Proof of Examination, and Test Exemption from the City Of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination supplemental questions included in this job posting. The City of Sacramento's Human Resources Department will verify applicant's eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting. Applicants who request consideration for the exemption and are not in a reachable rank, will be notified by Human Resources. Per City of Sacramento Human Resources Department requirements to receive consideration for test exemption: * For P.O.S.T. PELLETB: * The result letter must be issued on agency letter head OR by email with the agency logo * The test date must be clearly visible on the result letter * The applicant's first and last name must be listed * The result letter must be a legible, clear copy * PELLETB results must list the reading, writing and total T-scores For a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Police Officer Recruit Exam and Test Exemption, please visit: ********************************************** 5. Oral Interview: (100%) - The oral interview will consist of job-related questions. The Oral Interview is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. 6. Physical Agility Test: (Pass/Fail) - Applicants who pass the oral interview test will be required to pass the physical agility test. The Physical Agility Test is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. 7. Background Process: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and drug use history. QUESTIONS If you have specific questions regarding the Police Officer Recruit position, hiring process, Police Academy, etc.: * Go to the Sacramento Police Department website at ********************* * Send an email to police_********************************** * Call the Police Recruiting Office at **************. For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: * Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at **********************************************. * Send an email to ******************************* * Call the Human Resources Department at **************.

* This is an open continuous recruitment* * Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why Join Oakland Police Department? The Oakland Police Department is hiring Police Officer Trainees. The ideal candidate will have the education and experience that demonstrate personal motivation, interest in others, and the ability to deal effectively and fairly with residents and co-workers. The ideal candidate will be able to identify problems and resolve them quickly while under pressure, and want to work in a fast-paced, urban environment. After successful completion of the academy, Police Officers receive step increases on an annual basis and may reach the top step after five years. Immediate benefits include city-paid health and dental insurance for employees and dependents. Upon graduation from the academy, the benefits package includes a pension provided by the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS); vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays; education tuition reimbursement; life insurance; employee assistance program; and deferred compensation plan. Minimum Qualifications Education: Diploma from an accredited U.S. high school or G.E.D. certificate. Age: Candidates must be 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy, which is six months in duration. Driver's License: Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License to operate an automobile at the time of application. Criminal Record: Candidates may not have any felony convictions or other misdemeanor convictions that would prevent carrying a firearm. Citizenship: Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Candidates may be screened out at any point in the process based on the position requirements. The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to waive selection components of individuals based on prior experience or certification. TENTATIVE EXAM DATES GROUP 1 For applications received between 11/29/2025 - 1/9/2026 NTN Written Exam (virtual or in-person): Exam completed by 1/9/2026 Physical Ability Test and Oral Exam (in person): 1/24/2026 TENTATIVE EXAM DATES GROUP 2 For applications received between 1/10/2026-2/20/2026 NTN Written Exam (virtual or in-person): Exam completed by 2/20/2026 Physical Ability Test and Oral Exam (in person): 3/7/2026 Application and Selection Procedures Step 1: Submit Application - Online Application Only Our online application system is provided by NEOGOV. Click on the link below to apply. You may be required to copy the link and paste it into your browser. Police Officer Trainee Application You must apply online prior to the close of the job announcement. If you do not have access to a computer, computer stations are available at any City of Oakland Public Library. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NEOGOV's Live Candidate Support at ************** between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. Once a candidate has submitted an online application via NEOGOV, any changes to contact information (name, address, phone number, etc.) should be updated immediately. To update contact information, send a detailed email to *********************. List your full name and all new information that needs to be updated. Failure to maintain current contact information may result in loss of eligibility. Step 2: Self-Schedule Virtual Written Exam Self-Scheduled Virtual or In-Person National Testing Network (NTN) Written Exam The exam must be completed no later than January 9, 2026 for GROUP 1. The exam must be completed no later than February 20, 2026 for GROUP 2. The In-Person National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Examination is scheduled to be administered on various days and locations. To sign up for the test, visit the National Testing Network (NTN) website at: ************************************************************************************************ Written test scores must be submitted to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by January 9, 2026 for GROUP 1. The In-Person National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Examination is scheduled to be administered on various days and locations. To sign up for the test, visit the National Testing Network (NTN) website at: ************************************************************************************************ Written test scores must be submitted to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by February 20, 2026 for GROUP 2. You can also complete National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Examination virtually. Please review the Virtual Testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page at: ************************************************************************************************ If your computer system will not support virtual testing, please notify our office via e-mail at *********************. Step 3A: OPD Physical Ability Test. (GROUP 1) The written exam must be submitted or scheduled no later than January 9, 2026, to participate in the Physical Ability Test. When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Where: TBD If you have problems scheduling the written examination, the link for NTN Customer Support is: ************************************************************** Step 3A: OPD Physical Ability Test. (GROUP 2) The written exam must be submitted or scheduled no later than February 20, 2026, to participate in the Physical Ability Test. When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 Where: TBD If you have problems scheduling the written examination, the link for NTN Customer Support is: ************************************************************** Note: OPD accepts the NTN and PELLET-B written tests and WSTB Physical Agility Test offered by the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. If you have already taken the NTN or PELLET-B written test, and/or the WSTB Physical Agility Test, please see "Supplemental Information" below to learn how to submit your scores to OPD. Step 3B: Oral Exam GROUP 1 Successful candidates will be invited to participate in an exam that is designed to evaluate job-related skills and abilities such as oral communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment. In addition to general questions, candidates will be presented with hypothetical scenarios and asked to explain how they would respond to each situation. The Oral Exam is scheduled for January 24, 2026, the same day as the Physical Ability Test. If candidate populations exceed the capacity for given Oral Exam date, the Oakland Police Department reserves the right to schedule candidates across the next, available, test date. Candidates who pass the Oral Exam will be placed on a ranked eligibility list for further consideration. Placement on the eligibility list neither guarantees nor implies that a candidate will be offered employment. The order of placement on the eligibility list does not determine the order in which candidates will be considered. Police Officer Trainee is an unclassified position. Preference points are awarded to Oakland residents and/or veterans. (See below for how to claim preference points.) Step 3B: Oral Exam GROUP 2 Successful candidates will be invited to participate in an exam that is designed to evaluate job-related skills and abilities such as oral communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment. In addition to general questions, candidates will be presented with hypothetical scenarios and asked to explain how they would respond to each situation. The Oral Exam is scheduled for March 7, 2026, the same day as the Physical Ability Test. If candidate populations exceed the capacity for given Oral Exam date, the Oakland Police Department reserves the right to schedule candidates across the next, available, test date. Candidates who pass the Oral Exam will be placed on a ranked eligibility list for further consideration. Placement on the eligibility list neither guarantees nor implies that a candidate will be offered employment. The order of placement on the eligibility list does not determine the order in which candidates will be considered. Police Officer Trainee is an unclassified position. Preference points are awarded to Oakland residents and/or veterans. (See below for how to claim preference points.) Step 4: Background Investigation Process and Chief's Character Review & Interview Eligible candidates selected for a background investigation will be contacted by a background investigator who will assist them through the process. Candidates will also be required to submit to a polygraph examination. The Police Department reserves the right to disqualify individuals who have previously been rejected for hire based upon conditions that are not subject to change, e.g., non-correctable medical conditions or felony convictions. In addition, the Department may reject individuals who have previously been rejected for hire based on psychological testing or background factors. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, a Chief's Character Review Panel will make employment selections. Candidates selected will be scheduled for a Chief's Interview and if approved, will receive a conditional job offer of employment, contingent upon successfully passing a medical and psychological examination. GROUP 1 Candidates who have previously taken the NTN Frontline written exam and wish to waive the written test portion must request that NTN provide their written test score to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by January 9, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. Minimum Passing NTN Written T-Score: Human Relations Video Score: 65%; Writing Score: 70%; Reading Score: 70%. Test dates older than January 9, 2025, will not be accepted. Candidates who have previously taken the PELLET-B written exam, and received a score of 45 or higher, are eligible to waive the written test portion of the examination process. To obtain a waiver, the candidate must submit a letter (on agency letterhead) that states that the candidate has taken the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam. The letter must be submitted by uploading it with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by January 9, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. The test results must contain the total T-Score AND the date of the test; test dates older than January 9, 2025, will not be accepted. POST T-Scores and test dates will be verified with POST. Candidates who wish to take the PELLET-B written exam before January 9, 2026, may find a schedule of upcoming dates at ******************************** As mentioned above, written test results must be uploaded with the online application or emailed to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit at ********************* no later than January 9, 2026, to be considered for this test group. All results will be verified. Candidates who have previously taken the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium and wish to waive the physical test portion of the examination process, must submit the official Verification Letter, either by uploading with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by January 9, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. The minimum passing score is 320. Test dates older than January 9, 2025, will not be accepted. All scores and test dates will be verified with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. GROUP 2 Candidates who have previously taken the NTN Frontline written exam and wish to waive the written test portion must request that NTN provide their written test score to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by February 20, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. Minimum Passing NTN Written T-Score: Human Relations Video Score: 65%; Writing Score: 70%; Reading Score: 70%. Test dates older than February 20, 2025, will not be accepted. Candidates who have previously taken the PELLET-B written exam, and received a score of 45 or higher, are eligible to waive the written test portion of the examination process. To obtain a waiver, the candidate must submit a letter (on agency letterhead) that states that the candidate has taken the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam. The letter must be submitted by uploading it with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by February 20, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. The test results must contain the total T-Score AND the date of the test; test dates older than February 20, 2025, will not be accepted. POST T-Scores and test dates will be verified with POST. Candidates who wish to take the PELLET-B written exam before February 20, 2026, may find a schedule of upcoming dates at ******************************** As mentioned above, written test results must be uploaded with the online application or emailed to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit at ********************* no later than February 20, 2026, to be considered for this test group. All results will be verified. Candidates who have previously taken the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium and wish to waive the physical test portion of the examination process, must submit the official Verification Letter, either by uploading with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by February 20, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. The minimum passing score is 320. Test dates older than February 20, 2025, will not be accepted. All scores and test dates will be verified with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. Additional Information Candidates should keep copies of all documents submitted, as these will not be returned. The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessities. Oakland Residency and Veteran's Preference Points Candidates claiming residency preference points will be required to show proof of Oakland residency at the Oral Exam. Acceptable forms of residency verification include a California Driver's License, California Identification Card, or a utility bill. Candidates claiming veteran's preference points must submit a copy of Form DD-214 at the Oral Exam. Selective Certification Some positions may require specific bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Candidates for those positions would have to demonstrate the required skill to be selectively certified to the positions. Fee Waiver GROUP 1 NTN charges a nominal fee for its test. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived by NTN prior to registering for the exam. Fee waiver requests must be submitted by Friday, January 9, 2026, for this testing group. Late requests will not be accepted. To complete the Fee Waiver Request Form visit ******************************* Candidates will be required to mail the waiver to the address on the form. It will be forwarded to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit for final decision. The process may take several weeks. It is the candidate's responsibility to allow sufficient time for waiver request review and processing. Submitting a fee waiver does not exempt the candidate from meeting testing deadlines. Candidates will be notified by email of the decision. See "Candidate FAQ #25" on the NTN website (********************************************************* to learn more about how to apply for a fee waiver. Fee Waiver GROUP 2 NTN charges a nominal fee for its test. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived by NTN prior to registering for the exam. Fee waiver requests must be submitted by Friday, February 20, 2026, for this testing group. Late requests will not be accepted. To complete the Fee Waiver Request Form visit ******************************* Candidates will be required to mail the waiver to the address on the form. It will be forwarded to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit for final decision. The process may take several weeks. It is the candidate's responsibility to allow sufficient time for waiver request review and processing. Submitting a fee waiver does not exempt the candidate from meeting testing deadlines. Candidates will be notified by email of the decision. See "Candidate FAQ #25" on the NTN website (********************************************************* to learn more about how to apply for a fee waiver. How to Apply Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: ******************************************************* If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at ************** between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Gabby Luarte at *********************.

Looking to advance your career in law enforcement? The Modesto Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers. Join our team today! The Police Officer is responsible to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. Hiring Incentives $20,000 Hiring Incentive - For this position. $5,000 Military Hiring Incentive - Is an additional hiring incentive for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States Military and received an Honorable or General Discharge as denoted on the DD214. Sick/Vacation Front Loading - 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation will be front loaded on date of hire. Lateral Service Credit - Any lateral hire will accrue leave balances based on their years of experience in a prior public safety position. A full list of hiring incentives can be found HERE. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the Modesto Police Department. Any out of state applicants must have the California POST Course waiver at time of application and will need to apply for the Police Officer Trainee position which can be found on the city website. Any out of state applicants without the California POST Course waiver must apply for Police Officer Recruit which can also be found on the city website. For more information about becoming a Police Officer with the Modesto Police Department, click here. Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City. City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: Patrol assigned areas and interact with the community; work collaboratively with community residents to address problems and concerns with a focus on identifying solutions. Receive calls through dispatch and respond to requests for police services; respond to medical aide requests and administer first aide as needed. Perform problem-oriented policing functions and duties. Carry out all aspects of police work in accordance with department training and policy including but not limited to: * Interviewing/questioning individuals as required. * Conducting lawful stops, pursuits, searches of persons or property, detentions, citations and arrests of persons. * Securing crime and accident scenes. * Collecting and preserving evidence. * Responding to traffic accidents for investigation of cause, traffic control, hazard removal and conduct traffic accident analysis and general traffic surveys. * Completing accurate, complete and timely reports and booking of evidence. * Testifying and presenting evidence in court proceedings. Based on assignment, it may be required to investigate crimes, perform administrative duties, conduct crime prevention, or conduct training for other personnel. Marginal Functions: Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: City, state and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions; departmental policies; criminal investigations principles and practices; law enforcement crime prevention community and problem-oriented policing principles; interviewing and interrogation techniques; collection of evidence; and technology including various computer hardware, software applications and electronic applications. Ability to: Work in a community-based oriented policing environment, communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; exercise tact, self-restraint and good judgement; demonstrate collaborative problem solving abilities, de-escalate tense and volatile situations; safely and appropriately use firearms and other weapons; enforce laws within established departmental guidelines, standards, policy, and law; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of employment. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Must have at least one year of full-time experience as a sworn peace officer with a California law enforcement agency and have at a minimum, a Basic POST certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade Completion of a minimum of 15 units of college coursework from an accredited college or university is desirable. License or Certificate Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license at time of application; valid California driver's license by time of appointment. Must possess a Basic POST certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. Additional Requirements Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at date of application. Must meet the physical requirements of the job established by the department. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Mobility: pulling and pushing objects, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, turning, stooping, squatting, and climbing. Lifting: Ability to perform tasks requiring strength and stamina, such as medium heavy lifting and moving equipment and objects weighing 75 pounds and continuously wearing a duty belt weight and other police equipment. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading of work papers, reports and special projects; color and depth vision; ability to identify suspects and interpret and apply the law to field situations; observation skills while conducting surveillance. Dexterity: perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation to use a computer and operate a motor vehicle. Hearing/Talking: verbal communication including projecting a voice that can be heard in a noisy environment, hearing and distinguishing various sounds; explain the law to the public. Emotional/Psychological: frequent concentration and decision making, frequent public and coworker contact, ability to maintain high level cognitive, observation and memory skills. Environmental: Must be willing to work in office and field environment, including life threatening emergencies WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in both an office and field environment and requires travel from site to site. Overtime and shift work is required.

Have you finished the Police Academy and are looking to start your career as a Police Officer? Apply today? The Police Officer Trainee is responsible to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. This is the entry level class in the sworn Police Officer series. The classification is designed for candidates currently attending a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy or for those who will have successfully completed a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course academy (Intensive, Extended, or Modular formats) by time of appointment. This classification is distinguished from the Police Officer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series since this class is typically used as work experience. Hiring Incentives $5,000 Hiring Incentive - For this position. $5,000 Military Hiring Incentive - Is an additional hiring incentive for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States Military and received an Honorable or General Discharge as denoted on the DD214. Sick/Vacation Front Loading - 20 hours of sick and 20 hours of vacation will be front loaded on date of hire. A full list of hiring incentives can be found HERE. APPLICATION PROCESS All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to participated in a one way online interview. Interview links will be sent to qualifying candidates. Proof of completion of Academy or proof of active enrollment in an academy must be attached to the application. Those who successfully pass the interview will be placed on the eligible list. For more information about becoming a Police Officer with the Modesto Police Department, click here. Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City. City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Patrol assigned areas and interact with the community; work collaboratively with community residents to address problems and concerns with a focus on identifying solutions. Receive calls through dispatch and respond to requests for police services; respond to medical aide requests and administer first aide as needed. Perform problem-oriented policing functions and duties. Carry out all aspects of police work in accordance with department training and policy including but not limited to: * Interviewing/questioning individuals as required. * Conducting lawful stops, pursuits, searches of persons or property, detentions, citations and arrests of persons. * Securing crime and accident scenes. * Collecting and preserving evidence. * Responding to traffic accidents for investigation of cause, traffic control, hazard removal and conduct traffic accident analysis and general traffic surveys. * Completing accurate, complete and timely reports and booking of evidence. * Testifying and presenting evidence in court proceedings. Based on assignment, it may be required to investigate crimes, perform administrative duties, conduct crime prevention, or conduct training for other personnel. Marginal Functions: Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: City, state and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions; departmental policies; criminal investigations principles and practices; law enforcement crime prevention community and problem-oriented policing principles; interviewing and interrogation techniques; collection of evidence; and technology including various computer hardware, software applications and electronic applications. Ability to: Work in a community-based oriented policing environment, communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; exercise tact, self-restraint and good judgement; demonstrate collaborative problem solving abilities, de-escalate tense and volatile situations; safely and appropriately use firearms and other weapons; enforce laws within established departmental guidelines, standards, policy, and law; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of employment. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: None required. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Must be currently enrolled or attending a POST-certified Regular Basic Course (basic academy) or have successfully completed/graduated from a POST-certified Regular Basic Course. (Intensive, Extended or Modular formats). Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) certificate which is a certification that confirms an individual is eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California or a Basic certificate from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under Senate Bill 2 (SB2). Certificate of completion of a POST-certified Regular Basic Course is required by the time of appointment. Certificate must be dated within three (3) years unless candidate has qualifying service, such as a Basic Course Waiver, as defined in the POST Administrative Manual, Regulation 1008(b), within the past three (3) years. A minimum of 15 units of college coursework from an accredited college or university is desirable. License or Certificate: Must be in possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment. Additional Requirements: Must be a minimum of 20 years of age at date of application. Must meet the physical requirements of the job established by the department. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law Mobility: pulling and pushing objects, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, turning, stooping, squatting, and climbing. Lifting: Ability to perform tasks requiring strength and stamina, such as medium heavy lifting and moving equipment and objects weighing 75 pounds and continuously wearing a duty belt weight and other police equipment. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading of work papers, reports and special projects; color and depth vision; ability to identify suspects and interpret and apply the law to field situations; observation skills while conducting surveillance. Dexterity: perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation to use a computer and operate a motor vehicle. Hearing/Talking: verbal communication including projecting a voice that can be heard in a noisy environment, hearing and distinguishing various sounds; explain the law to the public. Emotional/Psychological: frequent concentration and decision making, frequent public and coworker contact, ability to maintain high level cognitive, observation and memory skills. Environmental: Must be willing to work in office and field environment, including life threatening emergencies WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in both an office and field environment and requires travel from site to site. Overtime and shift work is required.

Are you pursuing your calling of becoming a Police Officer? The Modesto Police Department is seeking candidates ready to serve. Join our team today! The Police Officer Recruit is responsible to participate in a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) - certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, resulting in graduation and certification, to enable the individual to become a sworn Police Officer Trainee with the City. APPLICATION PROCESS All applicants must submit POST-certified entrance examination test results with their application. Written verification must be on agency or academy letterhead where the test was administered and must list the test date, type of test administered, and the results. The results must show a minimum t-score of 45.0 dated within 12 months from application in order to qualify for the position with the City of Modesto. Failure to attach Pellet B Scores to application will result in disqualification. If you do not possess the required test results, the Modesto Police Department is offering testing dates. Spaces are limited. To obtain more information about the available dates and to enroll, please visit the Modesto Police Department website at ************************************************* If those dates do not work for you, you can find a list of POST-certified law enforcement academies on the POST website at ******************************************** and you can contact them directly to find out their next available testing session. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess a t-score of 45.0 or higher will be invited to the next phase of testing which will be a physical agility examination. The test battery can be found here. Candidates do not have to take the Pellet B if they possess an associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university (accreditation must be from an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education of the United States of America). The city uses the following database to verify institutions. ******************************** Transcripts with the degree posted or the diploma must be attached to the application. If an institution is unable to be verified through the database and a equivalency verification form is not attached to the application, the Human Resources Department will require that the Pellet B be taken. For more information about becoming a Police Officer with the Modesto Police Department, click here. City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Tentative Testing Schedule 2026 Testing Dates Friday, February 13, 2026 Friday, March 13, 2026 Friday, April 10, 2026 Friday, May 8, 2026 Saturday, June 13, 2026 Friday, July 17, 2026 Friday, August 21, 2026 Saturday, September 12, 2026 Friday, October 9, 2026 Friday, November 20, 2026 Saturday, December 12, 2026 Applicants who successfully complete the physical agility examination will be invited to stay for a selection interview with the Modesto Police Department on the same day. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. Hiring Incentives $5,000 Hiring Incentive - For this position. $5,000 Military Hiring Incentive - Is an additional hiring incentive for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States Military and received an Honorable or General Discharge as denoted on the DD214. Sick/Vacation Front Loading - 20 hours of sick and 20 hours of vacation will be front loaded on date of hire. A full list of hiring incentives can be found HERE. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions Attend classroom activities and participate in the learning process and in interactions with students and faculty to achieve a passing grade on all classroom requirements. Complete classroom assignments and projects, as required. Participate in physical activities to earn a passing grade on the POST physical agility exam. Participate in the firearms course to achieve a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and public using principles of good customer service. Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures. Marginal Functions: Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to: Learn proper police procedures and methods. Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine and take emergency and/or appropriate action. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks including a computer. Type and perform word-processing at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system including mobile dispatch terminals. Participate in strenuous physical activities including sufficient strength, endurance, and body flexibility to accomplish classroom requirements. Lift up to 75 pounds of weight. Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Successfully complete of a POST - certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy including classroom instruction, physical agility and use of firearms. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: None required. Training: High School diploma or GED equivalency. Completion of a minimum of 15 units of college coursework from an accredited college or university is desirable. License or Certificate Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. Additional Requirement: Minimum of 20 years of age at time of application. Mobility: frequent performance of strenuous physical activities; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent bending and squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. Working Conditions Work is performed in either a typical temperature-controlled classroom environment subject to typical noise and environment or in the field with exposure to typical street or field noise. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work and travel is rare.

FILING DEADLINE: Continuous/Open until Filled (City of Fresno will accept applications until a sufficient amount of applications have been received, or selection has been made; therefore the recruitment may close at anytime.) The Fresno Police Department is looking for experienced officers who have the energy level and commitment to be part of a vigorous law enforcement agency. The selected candidate will be expected to encompass a high level of commitment to public service and a demonstrated history of achievement in law enforcement. Fresno Police Officers perform law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property. Work normally consists of performing law enforcement duties according to department rules and regulations. Incumbents receive general and special instructions and must be able to act without supervision. The Requirements Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination. TO QUALIFY, an applicant must have the following: Two (2) years of experience performing the full range of duties as a sworn Peace Officer with a local governmental law enforcement agency within the past one (1) year, and possession of a California State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate. OR Two (2) years of experience performing the full range of duties as a sworn Peace Officer with a local governmental law enforcement agency within the past one (1) year, and proof of enrollment of the California P.O.S.T. Requalification Course. For applicants who are enrolled in the P.O.S.T. Requalification Course, successful completion of the course is required within six (6) months of a conditional offer of employment. OR A lapse of not more than three (3) years since last employment as a Police Officer who completed the probationary period with the Fresno Police Department and possession of a California State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate. * Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment and a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship. * A valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. License must be maintained during the entire term of employment in this job class. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. HOW TO ATTACH P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE: * Your valid P.O.S.T certificate must be scanned and saved to your computer (save as P.O.S.T Certificate). * Go to ******************* > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line> Enter Login> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page). * Choose Cover Letters and Attachments. * Select Add Attachments. * On Attachment Type drop down choose Reference Attachment and select the Add Attachment link. * Choose Browse button, you will then be able to attach the saved copy of your P.O.S.T certificate from the location where the document was saved to your computer. Select Upload. Click Save and Return. How To Apply APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT *******************. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call ************** for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE. Selection Process The examination process may consist of the following: PANEL INTERVIEW - 100%: A panel interview will be administered by a panel of officers. The panel of subject matter experts will evaluate a candidate's ability toe establish and maintain effective working relationships, ability to deal courteously but firmly with the general public, ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience, and personal traits for the position of Police Officer Lateral. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list. Since this recruitment is open on a continuous basis, the examination process may be repeated periodically, depending on the number of applicants. As these processes are completed, new candidates will be merged with the current eligible list. Although your score will remain the same through this process, your placement on the eligible list may change. Eligibles certified to the Police Department for consideration must successfully complete a polygraph test or computer voice stress analyzer test, extensive background investigation, and police department interview before receiving a conditional offer of employment. Individuals receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete a psychological exam and medical exam before receiving a final offer of employment. Veteran Preference Regulations Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points. Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Additional Information Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you feel you need special accommodations due to a qualifying disability, please contact the City of Fresno Personnel Department prior to the date of the applicable examination.

FILING DEADLINE: Continuous/Open until Filled (City of Fresno will accept applications until a sufficient amount of applications have been received, or selection has been made; therefore the recruitment may close at anytime.) The Fresno Police Department is looking for individuals who have the energy level and commitment to be part of a vigorous law enforcement agency that is continuously striving to take the department to the next level. The selected candidate will be expected to encompass a high level of commitment to public service. The Fresno Police Officer Recruit is the entry level class in the Police series assigned full arrest and citation powers. Under supervision, individuals assist with or may perform law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property. Incumbents receive general and special instructions from supervisors and work under the direct supervision of a training officer during the formal field training program. The Requirements Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination: Graduation from a California Law Enforcement Basic Academy approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within three years of appointment date; OR, a lapse of not more than three (3) years since last employment as a peace officer where the minimum qualifications required graduation from a Basic Academy. Individuals currently attending or accepted to attend California Law Enforcement Basic Academy approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training may participate in the examination process but may not be appointed to Police Officer Recruit until graduation from the Basic Academy. A letter showing proof of current/future attendance must be provided at time of application by the applicant from the accepting Academy and must be issued within thirty (30) days of the P.O.S.T approved Basic Academy start date. Individuals currently attending a P.O.S.T. approved Basic Academy may participate in the examination process but may not be appointed until graduation from the academy. Applicants MUST attach to their online application a copy of their P.O.S.T certificate of completion, or MUST attach to their online application verification of proof of current/future attendance at an approved police academy (see instructions below on how to attach). Applicants will not be admitted into the examination without the above documentation. Possession of a valid California Driver's License at time of application. License must be maintained during the entire term of employment in this job class. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. Per California POST requirements, applicants must be a U. S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship: *************************************************************** Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment. As part of the qualifying process for Police Officer Recruit with the City of Fresno, eligible candidates will be required to complete a detailed pre-employment personal history form, followed by a thorough background investigation which will include a polygraph examination or computer voice stress analyzer test. If candidate receives a conditional employment offer, you will be required to successfully complete a medical examination which will include testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol. Any falsification of information provided or any failure to meet the requirements will result in disqualification from further consideration in the selection process for Police Officer Recruit. Some of the potential reasons for disqualification from the selection process: * Use of illegal drugs either recently or extensively. * Failure to disclose prior drug use. * Falsification of any required application or pre-employment materials. * Involvement in a crime, the nature of which would impair the credibility of the individual or cause embarrassment to the City of Fresno. * Poor employment record. HOW TO ATTACH YOUR P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ACADEMY ATTENDANCE: * Your valid P.O.S.T certificate or proof of current attendance at an approved P.O.S.T. Basic Academy must be scanned and saved to your computer (save as P.O.S.T Certificate or Academy Attendance). * Go to ******************* > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line> Enter Login> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page). * Choose Cover Letters and Attachments. * Select Add Attachments. * On Attachment Type drop down choose Reference Attachment and select the Add Attachment link. * Choose Browse button, you will then be able to attach the saved copy of your P.O.S.T certificate or proof of current attendance at an approved P.O.S.T. Basic Academy from the location where the document was saved to your computer. Select Upload. Click Save and Return. How To Apply APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT *******************. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call ************** for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE. Selection Process The examination process may consist of the following: PANEL INTERVIEW - 100%: A panel interview will be administered by a panel of officers. The panel of subject matter experts will evaluate a candidate's ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship, ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public, ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Police Officer Recruit. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the panel interview to qualify for the eligible list. Since this recruitment is open on a continuous basis, the examination process may be repeated periodically depending on the number of applicants. As these processes are completed, new candidates will be merged with the current eligible list. Although your score will remain the same through this process, your placement on the eligible list may change. Eligibles certified to the Police Department for consideration must successfully complete a polygraph test or computer voice stress analyzer test, extensive background investigation, and police department interview before receiving a conditional offer of employment. Individuals receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete a psychological exam and medical exam before receiving a final offer of employment. Please note: any person who fails any part of the process, including but not limited to, oral examination/panel interview, polygraph test or computer voice stress analyzer test, psychological examination, medical examination, or background investigation, may not reapply for Police Officer Recruit for a minimum of 180 days from date of notification of failed component. Veteran Preference Regulations Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points. Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the City of Fresno Personnel Department prior to the date of the applicable examination.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S): * Police Officer II JOIN THE SDPD TEAM TODAY!!! Please read through the entire bulletin for important information. Veteran friendly employer! You served our country and worked hard to earn your GI Bill benefits, it's time to let them work for you. Not to worry, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) honors your service and sacrifice. In addition to great pay and benefits, SDPD is certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to train veterans and eligible persons under 38 U.S.C. 3675. For which SDPD can certify candidates who are eligible to receive VA education benefits under the on-the job-training (OJT) program while employed by SDPD to attend a paid California POST approved Police Academy and up to a year after graduation while completing the field training program and SDPD probation period. Do you have a strong dedication to public service? If you do, a career with the San Diego Police Department may be for you! A career with the San Diego Police Department offers excitement, rapid growth opportunities, work-life-balance, and the chance to make a positive impact in your community. As one of the nation's leaders in Community Oriented Policing, we strongly value the partnerships we have built with the diverse communities of San Diego and are looking for Officers that will uphold that tradition. Throughout your career with SDPD, you'll have the chance to follow many paths in over 70 different positions, including: Detective, SWAT, New Technologies, K9 Handler, Beach Patrol and Motor Officer, among others. SDPD offers a competitive base salary, great benefits, and many additional pay opportunities. The following skills and desirable attributes exemplify what we look for in a Police Officer I: Integrity; leadership skills; excellent judgment under pressure; ability to maintain sufficient level of fitness to safely perform as a law enforcement professional; the ability to be aware of, control, and express emotions appropriately, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically; ability to maintain confidence in uncertain situations; excellent judgment and ability to act under pressure; ability to thrive in diverse populations. A San Diego Police Officer: * Contributes to the team effort of maintaining a presence in the community that helps to deter crime and provide support to citizens. * Collaborates in building strong relationships with community members, upholding best practices of Community Oriented Policing. * Acts as a police presence at major public events to ensure public safety. * Identifies potential criminal activity or other hazardous situations and takes proper actions to protect citizens and property. * Helps to secure crime scenes and process evidence. * Responds to calls for service; Observes violations; makes arrests and citations when necessary. * Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses. * Documents observations and actions by radioing information; completing reports. * Fulfills court orders by testifying in court regarding criminal investigations and citations. * Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforces laws and ordinances; investigates collisions; reports unsafe streets and facilities. THE TYPICAL STARTING SALARY IS APPROXIMATELY $7,141.00 MONTHLY. Police officer I is not an entry-level position. If you have not graduated from a California P.O.S.T. academy or do not have prior peace officer experience within the last one year, you must apply for Police Officer (Recruit Level). Police Officer I positions are designed for recent California P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy graduates and persons that possess current California Basic P.O.S.T. certificates. Police Officer I positions work under immediate supervision in a training program to perform increasingly responsible law enforcement and crime prevention duties; respond to emergency calls for police assistance; patrol an assigned area to enforce laws; investigate suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, and complaints; make arrests; question witnesses and suspects; issue citations; prepare evidence and testify in court; fingerprint, photograph, book, supervise, and transport prisoners; report unsafe or hazardous conditions; answer inquiries from the public; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES: * Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). * Police Officer I employees must complete the Regional Academy Training and receive a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate within ONE year of hire. * Police Officer I employees may work a 4 day/10-hour, rotating shift work schedule, depending on assignment. * After one year, Police Officer I employees receive a $900 annual uniform allowance. * Bilingual pay (3.5% of base pay) is provided to qualified officers, if skills are required. * Additional add on pays may be available if you meet the requirements. * Initially, Police Officer I employees may either be assigned to the Field Training Program right away or they may be required to attend the Regional Police Academy. State Standards: In accordance with P.O.S.T Standards, candidates must be free of any felony convictions. Candidates will be screened by the San Diego Police Department and are subject to immediate disqualification if any of the following are found during the background investigative process: domestic violence conviction(s), or if you are a registered sex offender; for additional information refer to the following link: P.O.S.T. Disqualifiers. You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. AGE: 21 years of age at time of hire. CITIZENSHIP: You must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States. NOTE: * Candidates screened by the San Diego Police Department must present proof of legal right to work in the United States when they submit their Background Investigation Questionnaire. EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options: * Graduation from a High School located within the United States or a United States territory. * Passage of the California High School Proficiency Examination (C.H.S.P.E.) or General Education Development (G.E.D.) with scores that meet the California standard established by the American Council on Education. * Possession of a two or four-year degree from an accredited college or university. (Accreditation must be from an institutional accrediting body which has been recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.) NOTE: * Candidates screened by the Police Department must present proof of education when they submit their Background Investigation Questionnaire. POST CERTIFICATE/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: * Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy with a Basic Peace Officers Course Certificate dated within the last one year. * Possession of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate dated within the last one year. * Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver letter dated within the last one year. * Full-time employment as a paid sworn peace officer with a city police, county sheriff, state or federal law enforcement agency performing correction duties, patrol functions, or traffic enforcement WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Time served in a training capacity as a recruit/trainee as part of the Police Academy does NOT qualify for the experience requirement. Applicants meeting the experience requirement as specified above who lack the California P.O.S.T. Certificate may apply. If hired, attendance at a PAID Regional San Diego Police Academy is required to satisfy California state certification requirements. This certification is necessary to work as a Police Officer for the City of San Diego. NOTES: * Applicants attending and within six weeks of completing a California P.O.S.T. certified standard-length Police Academy or extended format Police Academy may apply. NOTE: Provide a letter of good standing from your Training Officer. The letter needs to be on letter head, include your name, your academy standing, and the estimated date of graduation. * Applicants with certificates over one year old may qualify if they also submit a P.O.S.T. requalification certificate dated within the last one year; or apply for Police Officer (Recruit Level) and waive the written test. * Applicants who do not meet the California P.O.S.T. certificate or experience requirement as specified above may apply for Police Officer (Recruit Level). LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): * California Basic Peace Officers Course Certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. * California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. * California Basic P.O.S.T. Requalification Certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. * California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver letter, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. * Proof of enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. NOTE: On letter head, confirming enrollment, graduation date and the applicant's good standing in the class. * California POST work sample test battery (WSTB) score verification report, if used to waive the physical abilities performance test. NOTE: The WSTB needs to be administered by an agency with staff that has completed the California POST Basic Course Physical Training Instructor training. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: **************; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. The screening process will consist of the following components: 1. APPLICATION REVIEW: Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. 2. PERFORMANCE TEST: The performance test is pass/fail examination which consists of 5 different events based on the California P.O.S.T. Work Sample Test Battery and measures a variety of physical abilities necessary in police work. The test requires candidates to: a. Complete a 99 yard Obstacle Course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles, and a 34 inch high obstacle that must be vaulted; b. Jump, step and/or climb over 6-foot fence(s); c. Partially lift and drag a 150 pound "simulated victim"; and d. Complete a 500 yard run. Test information will be given to candidates prior to their scheduled test date. 3. PERFORMANCE TEST WAIVER: You may be eligible to waive the performance test if one of the following applies to you: * You are currently employed as a Police Officer (Recruit Level) with the San Diego Police Department. * You are self-sponsored and within six weeks of completing a California P.O.S.T. certified standard-length Police Academy or extended format Police Academy. In addition, you must have scored 384 or higher on the California POST work sample test battery (WSTB). NOTE: Provide a letter of good standing from your Training Officer. The letter needs to be on letter head, include your name, your academy standing, your estimated date of graduation and your most recent Ca POST WSTB score. * You have passed the CURRENT City of San Diego physical abilities performance test within the last TWO (2) years. * You have taken the California POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) within the last six (6) months and acquired a score of 384 or higher. NOTE: The WSTB needs to be administered by an agency with staff that has completed the California POST Basic Course Physical Training Instructor training. * You are currently employed as a full-time sworn Peace Officer in a California POST participating Law Enforcement Agency or an Out-of-State Law Enforcement Agency AND MUST possess at least ONE of the following California POST certificates dated within THREE years from application date: Basic Peace Officers Course (Full Police Academy) Certificate; Basic Peace Officers Course Requalification Certificate; Basic Peace Officer Course Waiver letter; OR a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate. If your application and request for a waiver is approved, you will bypass this step and be placed on the eligible list. NOTE: Requests for waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on your responses to the supplemental questions on your application. Candidates who pass the performance test (or are approved for a waiver) will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Individuals who are placed on the eligible list and are being evaluated by the Police Department for employment, must successfully pass the following prior to hire: FIREARM PROFICIENCY TEST: This pass/fail test is conducted with a Police Department approved handgun and involves firing at a silhouette target from 3, 7, 10, and 15 yard lines with both strong and weak hands. A minimum score of 255 out of 300 or 85% is required to pass. VISION/HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Vision requirements vary depending upon the corrective measures employed. 1. If you do not wear corrective lenses your better eye may be no worse than 20/20 and your weaker eye can be no worse than 20/40. 2. If you wear eyeglasses or hard (non-orthokeratology) contact lenses, your uncorrected vision may be no worse than 20/40 in each eye and must correct to 20/20 in the better eye. NOTE: * Hard contact lenses also include semi-soft, semi-rigid, semi-permeable, gas permeable, and similar lenses. 3. If you have worn soft contact lenses for more than 6 months your vision must correct to no worse than 20/20 in the better eye and 20/40 in the weaker eye. If you have not worn soft contact lenses for more than 6 months, then the hard contact lenses requirement applies (see No. 2). To qualify under this provision, you will be asked to present satisfactory medical evidence from your private optometrist or ophthalmologist documenting that you have been a successful wearer of soft contact lenses for six months prior to the medical examination given by the City of San Diego. Such documentation must also indicate if you have any medical contraindications to wearing soft contact lenses. We will request this information from you following the medical examination given by the City. You will also be required, as a condition of your employment, to sign a pre-employment agreement obligating you to wear soft contact lenses at all times while on duty, except when otherwise authorized by the San Diego Police Department. Your use of soft contact lenses will be subject to verification by the City of San Diego and to such medical eye examinations as necessary in the judgment of the City. 4. (a) If you have undergone any type of refractive vision surgery (or "touch up" surgery) such as Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), radial keratotomy (RK) or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) prior to being medically considered for a Police Officer (Recruit Level) or Police Officer position, you must be substantially free of vision problems including, but not limited to: impaired vision at night or under dim lighting conditions; sensitivity to glare; starbursts experienced around light sources such as street lights or headlights; hazing or blurring of vision; eye irritation and pain; progressive regression of visual acuity; and/or daily changes in visual acuity. Your vision must meet the uncorrected standards listed under No.1, with your better eye no worse than 20/20 and your weaker eye no worse than 20/40. To qualify under this provision, you will be asked to submit the results of a recent eye examination from your private ophthalmologist documenting the status of your vision. We will request this information from you following the medical examination given by the City. (b) If you have undergone any type of refractive vision surgery (or "touch up" surgery) within six months of being medically considered for a Police Officer (Recruit Level) or Police Officer position, you may be hired on a "conditional" basis. To qualify under this provision, you must successfully complete a City provided vision examination prior to hire and six months from the date of your last vision surgery or "touch up" surgery. You must be substantially free of the vision problems outlined in paragraph 4 (a) above. Your vision must be 20/20 in your better eye and 20/40 in your weaker eye. If it is not, it must be corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and 20/40 in the weaker eye in accordance with the requirements in No.1 - 3 above. 5. In all cases, you need to have binocular vision (vision in both eyes), normal visual fields, normal binocular fusion, and freedom from other visual conditions that would interfere with your ability to perform the full range of duties of a Police Officer (Recruit Level) or Police Officer with the San Diego Police Department. 6. In all cases, you need an acceptable level of color vision. This is determined at the time of the medical examination given by the City using standardized color vision tests. For hearing requirements, the City of San Diego uses the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission's guidelines for Police Officer (Recruit Level) applicants. These guidelines require pure tone threshold testing for each ear separately at 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 6000 Hz. For acoustical reasons, audiograms must be done without hearing aids in place. An additional examination by a medical specialist will be required if the screening audiogram is considered "abnormal" or there is a history of ear-related symptoms. In general, an audiogram is considered to be abnormal if thresholds exceed 25 dB. In these cases, the examining physician must determine 1) whether the hearing loss is functionally relevant to the safe performance of patrol duties, and 2) whether the candidate needs to be evaluated by a hearing specialist to assess treatment options and/or prognosis. Candidates with hearing aids: Candidates who wish to be tested with their hearing aids will be administered a test to assess speech comprehension ability in noise and quiet. Both tests will be administered by sound field methods rather than headphones. An aided audiogram will be reviewed to evaluate sound detection ability. Prior to testing, the candidate must attest that he/she has worn the aids regularly for at least one month. In addition, all records from the audiologist who dispensed the hearing aids must be provided, including documentation of the fitting program and other hearing aid settings, which are used on a regular basis by the individual. As a condition of employment, candidates who wear hearing aids will be required to sign a pre-employment agreement obligating them to wear their hearing aids when assigned to field duty or other hearing critical tasks. NOTE: * Any evaluation by a hearing specialist, including additional audiogram testing, will be at the applicant's expense. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

You must have taken and passed the Community Service Officer I examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click here. Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position This position requires attendance in the City of Sacramento Police Department Community Service Officer (CSO) Academy. The CSO Academy is typically held in the Winter (late December/early January start) or Summer (late June/early July start). Appointment to the Community Service Officer I position will not be effective until the start of the CSO Academy. The Community Service Officer I (Limited-Term) performs non-sworn, duties in support of a variety of police operations. In addition, attends and participates in the Sacramento Police Academy or Community Service Officer Academy in order to receive basic law enforcement training in various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and acquires physical and emotional skills. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Community Service Officer I (Limited-Term) is a recruiting and training level class used for qualified candidates to learn the duties of a Police Officer or Community Service Officer III in the Sacramento Police Department. Incumbents of this class undergo a formal, comprehensive training program in a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Police Academy or Community Service Officer academy administered by the Sacramento Police Department to prepare for performing duties in support of police operations. Incumbents are expected to attend accredited college level courses in order to satisfy the minimum qualification requirements of the Police Officer classification within their limited-term appointment. Additionally, incumbents are expected to demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in the required physical agility testing component prior to and during the academy. On-going physical training will be a required skill set for any successful incumbent. Upon successful completion from a POST certified Basic Academy or Community Service Officer Academy, a Community Service Officer I (Limited Term) shall either be (1) advanced to Community Service Officer II or (2) advanced to the career classification of Community Service Officer III, or (3) advanced to the career classification of Police Officer. Employees shall not be classified as Community Service Officer I (Limited-Term) for more than one year from the date of hire unless the employee was unsuccessful in an Academy and the employee is invited to participate in an additional academy. Advancement to Police Officer or Community Service Officer II or III is dependent upon satisfactory job performance. Failure to successfully complete a POST certified Police Academy or Community Service Academy, and/or failure to meet satisfactory progress within the prescribed training period will be cause for termination. The Community Service Officer I (Limited-Term) class is distinguished from the Community Service Officer II in that the former is the non-career, recruiting and training-level classification for employees who are enrolled in or awaiting the commencement of an approved academy or are currently attending an approved academy and the latter is the non-career, recruiting and training-level classification for employees who have completed an approved academy. The Community Service Officer I (Limited-Term) is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit classification in that the latter attends and participates in the Sacramento Police Academy while the former may attend the Sacramento Police Academy or a Community Service Officer Academy. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Close supervision is provided by higher-level sworn or civilian personnel. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: PRIOR TO TRAINING Prior to attending the Sacramento Police Academy or Community Service Officer Academy, the following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as required. * Acquire working knowledge of department practices, procedures, equipment, and organizational systems. * Perform a wide variety of routine clerical duties including filing, checking, and recording needed information. * Operate standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and other office machines. * Sort and file documents and records. * Provide basic assistance in research projects, special reports, and other division problems. * Perform related duties as assigned EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: IN TRAINING While attending the Sacramento Police Academy or Community Service Officer Academy, a Community Service Officer I (Limited-Term) receives instructions in: * The Sacramento Police Department's organization, chain of command, and rules and regulations. * Identification and utilization of principles and techniques that promote community service, crime prevention, and appropriate behavior. * Proficient application of the rules of evidence. * Effective and professional communications through written, oral, and mechanical media. * The Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) which includes skid training, high speed pursuit, defensive driving, and emergency driving. * Effectively dealing with common vehicle violations by learning to recognize the violations, locating the violations in the Vehicle Code, and safely and professionally contacting the violator. * Basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony, and witness interrogation. * Physical fitness and defense techniques programs. * First-aid, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation techniques (CPR). * Enforcement and procedural aspects of criminal law and the legal obligations inherent in enforcement of those laws. * Firearm training in order to learn good judgment and competency in the use of deadly force, ancillary police weaponry, and weaponless defense. * Safely and effectively accomplishing the patrol function consisting of patrolling a designated area of the City on foot, on a motorcycle, or in a patrol car in order to preserve law and order, and to prevent and discover the commission of crimes. * Processing, confining, and caring for adult and juvenile prisoners in such a manner as to protect the prisoner's rights and welfare. Ability to: * Acquire, through training, knowledge of contemporary and approved principles, practices, and procedures of police work, state laws, City ordinances, and first-aid. * Acquire, through training, knowledge of the geography and demographics of the City and common law enforcement problems. * Write clearly, accurately, concisely, legibly, and with correct English grammatical construction and spelling. * Read and interpret complex technical documents in English. * Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. * Observe, assimilate, remember, record, and recall pertinent facts and details. * Read maps and mapped information. * Apply selected knowledge (i.e., laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, criminal investigation theories, etc.) in collecting, organizing, and analyzing a variety of information in order to decide on an appropriate and reasonable course of action. * Analyze problems and rationally take effective action in emergency and stressful situations. * Plan and effectively present material orally to diverse groups. * Interact courteously but firmly with the general public. * Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, sworn personnel, other City employees, community and neighborhood organizations, and the public. * Learn and support community organization and mobilization efforts which facilitate achievement of the department's mission, goals, and objectives. * Operate a police radio, mobile data computer, and office computer equipment. * Develop skill in the use of a less lethal personal protection such as oleoresin capsicum "OC". In addition to the abilities listed above, a Community Service Officer I (Limited-Term) in the Police Academy requires the ability to: * Develop skill in the use of firearms. * Undergo strenuous physical conditioning. Knowledge of: * English usage, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience: No experience required. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Age: Must be at least 18 years of age by the time of appointment. Felony Convictions: Free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029. Background: Must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and drug use history. Medical/Drug Test/Psychological: Must pass a medical examination, a drug test, and psychological test. Continue Education: Eligible to enroll in an accredited college or university. Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the license is cause for discipline. Respiratory Protective Equipment: Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Physical Requirements: The position requires sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and crouching in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in the preparation of reports and using a computer keyboard; hearing and speaking are required for interacting with the public and others and to hear sirens. Additionally, the position requires depth perception, near, far, night, peripheral, and color vision in viewing crime scenes or evidence. May be required to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Environmental Conditions: Incumbents work outdoors in all weather conditions, around loud siren noise, moving vehicles, and around animals; exposed to controlled temperature conditions in an office environment and unpredictable work conditions, including but not limited to, physical threats, verbal abuse, and stressful situations when in the field. This position may require working around chemicals, blood, and other potential toxic exposures. Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline; * Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. * Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: * If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). * If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. * Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. * Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application or emailed to *******************************. If submitting via email, please include your name on your documents. * Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply. Proof of education, certification, and/or license will be required at time of appointment. * Optional - send a valid and legible copy of your previous result letter to the City of Sacramento Human Resources (refer to Test Exemption section below). * If you are currently on an active Eligible (PASS) List for the Police Officer Recruit or Community Service Officer I position, it is unnecessary to reapply and/or retake the Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam for this position. Each Eligible (PASS) List is active for one (1) year from the date it is established. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as part of the application process; * Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. * Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. * A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. 3. Online Exam: (Pass/Fail) - Candidates must have taken and passed the online examination with a score of 70% for further consideration. Only applicants who have successfully passed the City of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination will be referred to the department. The online examination will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. Candidates can access the examination at any time by visiting the City of Sacramento's Examination's website: *********************************************************************************** 4. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the online examination will be placed on the eligible list. Candidate's eligibility expires two years from the date of notification of a passing score for the City of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility. * If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Police Officer Recruit or the Community Service Officer I classification, it is unnecessary to retake the examination. * The eligible list is effective two years from the date of passing the examination for the Police Officer Recruit or the Community Service Officer I. TEST EXEMPTION - If you have previously taken one of the following exams within two years of the final filing date and earned a passing score as listed below, you may be considered exempt from the Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam. To receive consideration for exemption, you must have: * Earned a T-Score of 45 or higher on the P.O.S.T. Certified Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exam * Received a passing score on the City of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam * Have selected yes to the Online Examination, Proof of Examination, and Test Exemption from the City Of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination supplemental questions included in this job posting. To receive consideration for exemption using the P.O.S.T PELLETB exam, submit your result to the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department by the final filing deadline using one of the following methods: * Attach your valid result letter to your online application; * Email it to ******************************* and include Community Service Officer I (002037-25-PD-LT-9) in the Subject Line. To receive consideration for exemption using the City of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam, applicants will have needed to select yes to the Online Examination, Proof of Examination, and Test Exemption from the City Of Sacramento's Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination supplemental questions included in this job posting. The City of Sacramento's Human Resources Department will verify applicant's eligibility by the final filing deadline. Applicants who request consideration for the exemption and are not in a reachable rank, will be notified by Human Resources. Per City of Sacramento Human Resources Department requirements to receive consideration for test exemption: * For P.O.S.T. PELLETB: * The result letter must be issued on agency letter head OR by email with the agency logo * The test date must be clearly visible on the result letter * The applicant's first and last name must be listed * The result letter must be a legible, clear copy * PELLETB results must list the reading, writing and total T-scores For a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Community Service Officer I Exam and Test Exemption, please visit: ************************************************************************************************* la=en 5. Oral Interview: (100%) - The oral interview will consist of job-related questions. The Oral Interview is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. 6. Physical Agility Test: (Pass/Fail) - Applicants who pass the oral interview test will be required to pass the physical agility test. The Physical Agility Test is administered by the Sacramento Police Department. 7. Background Process: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and drug use history. QUESTIONS If you have specific questions regarding the Community Service Officer I position, hiring process, Police Academy, etc.: * Go to the Sacramento Police Department website at ********************* * Send an email to police_********************************** * Call the Police Recruiting Office at **************. For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: * Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at *********************************************** * Send an email to ******************************* * Call the Human Resources Department at **************.

New hires in the Senior Parking Enforcement Officer classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment. This position serves multiple roles that include, but are not limited to, parking citation adjudication, installation of vehicle immobilization (boot) devices, conduct investigations of disable person placard abuse, support officer training, and also issues parking citations. This position will require work shifts during weekends, holidays, nights, and in inclement weather. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have relevant working knowledge and application of parking laws and ordinances; prior experience working as a parking or code enforcement officer; strong communication and interpersonal skills; perform investigations into parking violations; the ability to effectively train parking enforcement staff; de-escalate confrontational situations; and the ability to perform detailed administrative work. The purpose of this position is to perform independent, complex office, investigative, and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws, regulations, and validation programs pertaining to on-street and off-street parking within the City of Sacramento and surrounding areas. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Parking Enforcement Officer is an advanced journey-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for enforcing and citing complex parking-related violations. The Senior Parking Enforcement Officer is a non-peace officer classification that does not carry a firearm or a non-certified weapon. This class is distinguished from the next lower-level classification of Parking Enforcement Officer in that the former is given greater independence for completing regular and special assigned parking enforcement tasks, and acts as a lead worker. Incumbents may perform similar duties as the Parking Enforcement Officer, but also performs work of greater complexity and scope, including special assignments. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direct supervision is provided by a Parking Services Supervisor, or other higher-level personnel. Lead responsibilities include guidance and coordination of Parking Enforcement Officers.The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed: * Assist with planning, scheduling, training, and assigning work to personnel Provide input on Parking Enforcement Officer personnel performance. * Review, mediate, and respond to disputes, contested citations, parking complaints, malfunctioning parking equipment, and other inquiries. * Reviews photographic images and videos, or AI generated events, and issues citations. * Patrol streets and parking facilities to identify and cite vehicles in violation of state, municipal and local parking and vehicle regulations and codes. * Immobilize vehicles when authorized and release vehicles. * Prepare and maintain required records and documentation, and produce computer generated reports and other correspondence. * Respond and assist with traffic control activities. Report traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, stolen vehicles, and traffic hazards. * May issue misdemeanor citations for disabled placard abuse. Appear for administrative hearings or court trials and give testimony as necessary. * Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned. Knowledge of: * Principles, practices, and traffic laws and regulations applicable to safe operations of a motor vehicle. * Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. * Applicable state, municipal and local parking and vehicle regulations and codes such as California Vehicle Codes, Sacramento City Codes, and Sacramento County Codes. * Sacramento City streets, landmarks and address system related to parking spaces. * Police Department radio codes. Skill in: * Understand, interpret, and enforce appropriate codes, laws, and regulations. * Observe, record, recall, and report pertinent details. * Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and computer software, to accomplish a variety of tasks. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education: None Experience: Two (2) years of experience involving public contact in a parking control enforcement or similar environment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Penal Code Course: Successful completion of a Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course during the probationary period is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Work Conditions: Employees typically work daytime hours, but must be able to work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed. Physical Conditions: Must be able to visually observe details up close, or at a distance; read, sit or walk for an extended period of time, enter/exit vehicles frequently. Must have finger dexterity/grasping ability to operate issued equipment/devices, or a computer. Environmental Conditions: Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD Incumbents must complete six (6) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline; * Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. * Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: * If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). * If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. * Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. * If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. * Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. * If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. * Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note: * Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. * A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. 3.Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Senior Parking Enforcement Officer examination. 4.Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5.Conditional Hire: Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: * Please visit **************************************************** for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. * For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at **************. * Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at*********************************************** * Send an email to *******************************; or * Call the Human Resources Department at **************

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! Join the City of Fresno as a Parking Enforcement Officer III and lead the charge in maintaining our city's vibrant and orderly streets! In this pivotal role, you'll step into an advanced, hands-on position where your expertise and leadership skills will drive enforcement of the California Vehicle Code and Fresno Municipal Code. As a key member of our team, you'll provide essential lead direction to staff, manage daily work assignments, and ensure top-notch compliance with safety procedures. Your mission? To keep Fresno's parking regulations in check while engaging with the public and delivering impactful results. If you're ready to take on a dynamic role where every day presents a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Lead and supervise a team of Parking Enforcement Officers, including delegating tasks and conducting shift briefings. * Enforce parking regulations and non-moving violations in accordance with Fresno Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code. * Review and ensure the accuracy of citations and enforcement records, conducting field checks for patrol effectiveness. * Provide clear information to the public about parking regulations, citation processes, and related inquiries. * Operate and maintain communication systems, including two-way radios and computer systems for citation processing. * Patrol areas to enforce street-sweeping regulations and immobilize vehicles when authorized. * Report and document faulty parking meters, traffic hazards, and other issues requiring attention or maintenance. * Assist in research for complaint resolution, appear in court as a witness if necessary, and handle customer issues related to rates and fees. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Duties may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Multiple vacancies currently exist in the Parking Division of the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two (2) years at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months. Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA) HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service. SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program. BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free. RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security. DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options. Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at *************************************************************** The Requirements Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list: Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND Experience: Three (3) years of experience involving public contact, two (2) years of which included issuing parking citations and enforcing California Vehicle Code. Additional Requirements Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License at time of application is required and during the entire term of employment of this class. Candidates must complete the License & Certificates section with their driver's license information. The selected eligible candidates will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno. Additional Requirements HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION: 1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the document name.) 2. Then go to ******************* > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line. 3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to. 4. Under the section My Career Tools (located towards the top of the page), Select Cover Letters & Attachments, and then Add Attachments towards the bottom. 5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.) * If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use Reference Attachments. Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description. 6. Then Select Add Attachment and hit the Browse button to locate your attachment. 7. Once you have selected your attachment, select Open, hit Upload and then Save & Return. 8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application. How To Apply APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT *******************. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call ************** for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE. Selection Process The examination process may consist of the following: WRITTEN EXAMINATION -100%: The examination, which may be administered online, is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of simple mathematics for the purpose of computing parking charges and overtime parking, ability to understand and follow written directions, deal courteously but firmly with the general public and ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, departmental policies, rules, and instructions related to parking enforcement. Applicants must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others and effectively lead and train staff. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list. The examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of February 9, 2026. Veteran Preference Regulations Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at ************** in advance of the examination.

POOL GUARD II CANDIDATES MUST APPLY BEFORE TAKING THE PERFORMANCE TEST. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED, CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED REGARDING THE SPECIFIC DATE, TIME AND LOCATION. Pool Guard II positions oversee the safety of pool patrons by monitoring the pool and deck areas to prevent accidents; explain and enforce facility regulations, policies and procedures; rescue swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning; administer first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed; receive fees from patrons; assist patrons in aquatic class and activity registration; maintain records and prepare reports; conduct swim and safety instruction; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES: * Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). * Pool Guard II positions are available in full-time (benefitted) and part-time (limited/hourly) employment. * Pool Guard II employees may be assigned to work on holidays, weekends and evenings. * Pool Guard II employees MUST be available to work June through August as scheduled with NO vacation leave. * Pool Guard II employees may be assigned to work at multiple pool sites including portable community pools. * Pool Guard II employees are required to wear a standard uniform that is prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Department. * Pool Guard II employees may require knowledge of competitive swimming, water polo and water exercise. * Prior to employment, all applicants must pass a pass/fail performance test. Should you fail any part of the performance test, only one retest will be permitted on the same test date. * California State Law requires all persons hired in these positions to retain current certificates in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Training and re-qualify as required to retain employment. * Pool Guard II employees must take and pass a performance test periodically to retain employment. * In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all persons holding Pool Guard II positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment. You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. AGE: 16 years of age or older. NOTES: * Applicants less than age 18 must obtain a work permit prior to starting work. * Work permits may be obtained through the school system. * Applicants who are age 17 and are high school graduates, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or General Education Development (GED) examination, are not required to have a work permit; however, they must submit a copy of their high school diploma, CHSPE or GED results with their application. CERTIFICATES: You must have ALL of the following valid certificates: * American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate. * American Red Cross CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Lifeguard Certificate. * American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) Certificate. Possession of a Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate is NOT qualifying for this certificate. * American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate. NOTES: * For information on certificate requirements, please check the following website for a listing of upcoming training classes: ***************** You may also contact Parks and Recreation Department staff at **************. * All certificates MUST be valid. * Proof of current registration (enrollment) in any of the required certificate programs and/or letters from instructors are NOT acceptable. * Applicants who have completed the required training but have not received their certificate(s) may submit a copy of the American Red Cross Course Record showing successful completion. * An equivalent certificate from a lifeguard training program must be approved by the California Department of Public Health. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: * Experience teaching swimming lessons with an authorized provider. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): Front and back copies of ALL of the following certificates: * American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate. * American Red Cross CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Lifeguard Certificate. * American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) Certificate. * American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate. * American Red Cross Course Record showing successful completion of required training, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. * Equivalent certificate from a lifeguard training program, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. * Proof of high school diploma, CHSPE or GED, if you are age 17 and do NOT have a work permit. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: **************; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. The screening process will consist of the following components: * APPLICATION REVIEW: Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. * PERFORMANCE TEST: The performance test is a pass/fail examination which consists of the following two timed events: * A 300-yard swim test using the front crawl that must be completed in 6 MINUTES OR LESS. * An object retrieval/active victim rescue which includes swimming approximately 25 yards using any approach stroke; performing a surface dive to locate and recover an object at a depth of up to 12 feet; performing a victim rescue using the breaststroke or front crawl approach stroke; and removing the victim from the water. Performance Test Date: Approved applicants will be notified regarding the specific date, time and location. You must have a Performance Test Appointment Notice in order to be admitted to the test. Reexamination Eligibility: If you fail the performance test, you may reapply ONE MONTH (30 days) after your most recent test date. NOTES: * Performance test weight......100% * Candidates must provide valid government-issued photo identification (e.g., driver license, military ID, Department of Motor Vehicles ID or passport) on the day of the performance test. FOR MINORS ONLY, a current school-issued ID with a photograph will be accepted. * Candidates who are between 16 and 18 years old at the time of the performance test must submit a Release of Liability Waiver signed by their parent or guardian in order to take the performance test. Candidates must bring this signed waiver to the performance test. Falsification of the Release of Liability Waiver is cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment. Waivers will also be available on the date of the performance test. * Should you fail any part of the performance test, only one retest will be permitted on the same test date. Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 8 - July 3, 2023 (Pay Notes Added)