JOIN THE SDPD TEAM TODAY See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. 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. 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. 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 II: Integrity Leadership skills Excellent judgment under pressure Ability to maintain sufficient level of fitness to safely perform as a law enforcement professional Ability to be aware of, control, and express emotions appropriately Ability to maintain confidence in uncertain situations 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 $8,009.00 MONTHLY. Police Officer II positions work under general supervision to patrol an assigned area in the enforcement of law and order and prevention of crime; respond to emergencies as directed by radio and telephone; investigate unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, and complaints; make arrests, guard prisoners, and question witnesses and suspects; issue citations; prepare evidence and testify in court; fingerprint, photograph, book, supervise, and transport prisoners; prepare reports on investigations, offenses, arrests and activities; serve criminal and civil papers; 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 II employees must complete the Regional Academy Training and receive a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate within ONE year of hire. Police Officer II employees may work a 4 day/10-hour, rotating shift work schedule, depending on assignment. After one year, Police Officer II 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 II employees will be assigned to the Patrol Division. 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. Minimum Requirements: AGE : 21 years of age at time of hire. CITIZENSHIP : Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. EXPERIENCE : Two years of full-time paid experience as a sworn peace officer with a city police, county sheriff, state or federal law enforcement agency performing correction duties, patrol functions, or traffic enforcement. Experience must include service with a law enforcement agency WITHIN THE LAST ONE YEAR. Time served in a training capacity as a recruit/trainee as part of a Police Academy does NOT qualify for the experience requirement. EDUCATION: You must also meet ONE of the following options: Graduation from a High School located within the United States or a United States territory AND successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units. 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 AND successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units. Possession of a two or four-year degree from an accredited college or university located within the United States or a United States territory. (Accreditation must be from an institutional accrediting body which has been recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation). POST CERTIFICATE: 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. Possession of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate. Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver letter dated within the last one year. 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 P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver letter, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. The letter needs to be dated within the last year. California POST work sample test battery (WSTB) score verification report, if used to waive the physical abilities performance test. 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: (619) 533-3337; 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 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. FIREARM PROFICIENCY TEST : This pass/fail test is conducted with a Police Department approved handgun and involves firing at a silhouette target. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS : Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position. J-18808-Ljbffr