Police Officer I
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🚔 Seeking Committed Public Servants for the San Diego Police Department
Veteran-Friendly Employer: Your service matters here! Utilize your GI Bill benefits with SDPD's U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs certified training program.
Career Growth & Impact: Embark on a career filled with excitement, growth opportunities, and a chance to positively impact the San Diego community. Embrace roles like Detective, SWAT, K9 Handler, and more in our Community Oriented Policing approach.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive base salary with future wage increases and additional compensation opportunities.
Ideal Candidate Profile: We're looking for integrity, leadership, excellent judgment, fitness, emotional intelligence, and adaptability in diverse environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage in community policing to deter crime and support citizens.
- Maintain public safety at events, investigate crimes, and secure crime scenes.
- Respond to service calls, make arrests, and conduct thorough investigations.
Professional Development: Police Officer I is a non-entry-level position for candidates with recent law enforcement experience or California P.O.S.T. academy graduates.
Benefits & Work Schedule: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, a potential $900 annual uniform allowance, and a 4-day/10-hour rotating work schedule.
Minimum Requirements:
- Age: 21 years at time of hire.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent, or a degree from an accredited institution.
- P.O.S.T. Certificate/Experience: Recent graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved academy or equivalent experience in a city police, county sheriff, state or federal law enforcement agency performing correction duties, patrol functions, or traffic enforcement WITHIN THE LAST ONE YEAR.
- License Requirements: A valid California Class C Driver License at the time of hire.
🌐 Ready to Apply? Full details are available on our city website. Join us in serving and protecting the vibrant San Diego community!
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