Police Officer (Recruit Level)

City of San Diego, CA • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Police Officer (Recruit Level). This role offers a chance to serve the community, with opportunities for rapid growth and a positive work-life balance. SDPD is committed to community-oriented policing and values partnerships with diverse communities. Officers will have the opportunity to pursue various career paths within the department, including roles such as Detective, SWAT, K9 Handler, and more. The position includes attending a California POST approved Police Academy and completing field training after graduation.

Requirements

• Must be 20 years of age on the date of application; 21 years by date of Academy graduation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of hire.
• Must have graduated from a public high school or equivalent (GED) or possess a degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be free of any felony convictions and meet P.O.S.T. standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are preferred and may provide additional pay.
• Experience in community service or public safety roles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual uniform allowance after one year.
• Bilingual pay for qualified officers.
• Various additional pay opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees