Police Officer (Lateral or Pre-Service)

Salary : $92,832.00 - $123,976.20 Annually

Location : San Bernardino, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-40751-01

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

Are you a Law Enforcement Officer (Lateral Officer) or a Police Academy Graduate?

CONSIDER JOINING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO'S POLICE FORCE!

About the Position

Under general supervision accomplishes a variety of duties in the protection of life and property, to include law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation and public assistance.

San Bernardino Police Officers enjoy a variety of different duty assignments and work experiences that may not be available at other agencies. With highly competitive pay, expanded career opportunities, and the chance for upward mobility, lateral officers find the San Bernardino Police Department to be a great choice. For Police Academy Graduates, San Bernardino offers the additional training and experience needed to start a career in law enforcement.

Verification of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or Basic P.O.S.T Course Waiver completion must be attached to application

Physical Agility Test Date : Wednesday, February 19, 2025

If you are interested in a career in law enforcement but have NOT completed the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course OR obtained a Basic P.O.S.T. Course Waiver you will need to apply for the Law Enforcement Trainee (LET) position.

About The City The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, and Spanish missionaries can still be seen throughout the City today. From 1810 to the present, San Bernardino has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of 222,203.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• A high school or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course or a Basic P.O.S.T. Course Waiver.

Verification of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or Basic P.O.S.T Course Waiver completion must be attached to application

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

Supplemental Information

City Benefits

The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes :

Application Submission

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Selection Process

All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

The selection process will consist of :

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information / instructions via email only.

Accommodation

The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code §12940(k); 2 CCR 11023).

to view the Police Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.

The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 or email Stephanie Rivera at for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.

Pre-Employment Process

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Health Insurance - Eligible to receive a City contribution of $701.00 (Employee only), $1,377.00 (Employee 1) or $1,841.00 (Employee Family) to help offset health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will recieve an annual "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $2,500.00 every first paycheck of December.

The City of San Bernardino offers the following benefits for full-time regular positions : Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Group Health, Dental / Vision and Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Plan, Medicare / excluding Social Security Coverage, Ride Share Incentives, and California State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

New members to CalPERS shall receive 2.5% @ 57 retirement benefit, 3 year final compensation, in accordance with the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the "normal cost" of their retirement benefits as required by State law.

For current members of CalPERS or a reciprocal agency as of 12 / 31 / 12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 3% @ 55; highest single year of compensation.

Current City of San Bernardino Employees will retain their existing CalPERS retirement benefit formula if they remain within their current CalPERS classification.

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California Driver's License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.

Are you at least 21 years old?

Have you completed the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course OR Have you completed a Basic P.O.S.T. Course Waiver.

As part of the hiring process, you will be required to take and pass a physical agility assessment, oral board interviews, a thorough background investigation, a polygraph examination, a medical evaluation, and a psychological evaluation. Did you graduate from high school or do you have a GED?

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Salary : $92,832 - $123,976