Police Officer

Job Description

Police Officer | City of San Leandro

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the City of San Leandro, located in San Leandro, CA. The San Leandro Police Department is dedicated to serving its community by fostering a safe environment and building strong relationships. This position is vital for maintaining public trust and ensuring legal adherence with the highest standards of professionalism and accountability. The department is seeking both seasoned officers and new academy graduates eager to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: San Leandro, CA (On-site)
• Pay: $158148 yearly
• Mission: Promote safety, build trust, and uphold the law in partnership with the community.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Community Partnership: Work collaboratively with the San Leandro community to actively promote public safety.
• Trust Building: Engage effectively with residents and stakeholders to build and maintain trust within the community.
• Law Enforcement: Uphold and enforce the law with unwavering professionalism and integrity.
• Accountability: Operate with a high degree of accountability in all actions and decision-making.
• Specialized Development: Pursue and engage in specialized assignments such as Professional Standards, Drone Operations, Field Training Officer roles, SWAT/Hostage Negotiation, Traffic/Motorcycle Units, or Departmental Training positions to expand career skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D. Additionally, applicants must have completed 60 (semester) college units OR possess equivalent work experience, other education, or training that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for the role.
• Experience:
• For Academy Graduates: Must have successfully completed a State of California POST Basic Police Academy within the last 24 months and possess a valid State of California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate.
• For Lateral Officers: Must possess a valid State of California POST Basic Certificate and currently work as a Police Officer in a California POST agency; OR have worked in the job classification within one (1) year of application, and can show proof of successful completion of the California POST agency-specific field training program.
• Skills: Possess and maintain a valid Class “C” California driver’s license. Crucially, candidates must have a record free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm, ensuring eligibility for law enforcement duties.