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- Job Summary
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Are you an experienced law enforcement officer (Lateral Officer) or a Police Academy Graduate looking to make a career change?
CONSIDER JOINING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO’S POLICE FORCE!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.
Physical Agility Testing Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 9 AMIf 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. LET applications are accepted on the 1st Monday of every month (excluding December).
For more information about becoming a Police Officer with the
City of San Bernardino’s Police Departmentplease visit joinSBPD.org or call 909-384-5104.
- Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Click here to view the Police Officer (Lateral or Pre-Service) job description
- Minimum Qualifications
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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 submitted with application.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy. For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required. A valid Class “C: California driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12405c).
- Free of any felony convictions.
- A citizen of the United States or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
- Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
- Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
- Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
- Supplemental Information
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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).Click here (Download PDF reader) 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 for the City of San Bernardino in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.
For more information about becoming a Police Officer with the
City of San Bernardino’s Police Departmentplease visit joinSBPD.org or call 909-384-5104.
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Health Insurance – Eligible to receive a City contribution of $656.00 or $1,724.00 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)*.
*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.
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Have you completed the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy CourseOR
Have you completed a Basic P.O.S.T. Course Waiver.
***If you answered “NO” to this question you are not eligible to be considered for this position. You are invited to submit a Law Enforcement Trainee (LET) application accepted on the 1st Monday of every month (excluding December). Call 909-384-5104 for more information.***
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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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Are you at least 21 years old?- Yes
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APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT – NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL):The City of San Bernardino Administrative Services Division uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following:
1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept e-mails from GovernmentJobs.com or [email protected]. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc.
2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow instructions, as applicable. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.
I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
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