Police Officer (Lateral Or Pre-Service)

Are you a Law Enforcement Officer (Lateral Officer) or a Police Academy Graduate? 

CONSIDER JOINING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO'S POLICE FORCE!

About the Position

Under general supervision accomplishes a variety of duties in the protection of life and property, to include law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation and public assistance. 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.

IMPORTANT:

Proof of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or Basic P.O.S.T Course Waiver completion must be attached to application.

Physical Agility Test Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

If 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.

About The City

The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, and Spanish missionaries can still be seen throughout the City today. From 1810 to the present, San Bernardino has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of 222,203.

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

Click here to view the Police Officer (Lateral or Pre-Service) job description.

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.

Proof of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or Basic P.O.S.T Course Waiver completion must be attached to 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.

City Benefits

The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:

• Health Insurance- Monthly contribution of $738.00 (Employee Only), $1,450.00 (Employee plus one), or $1,939.00 (Employee plus Family) for health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will receive an annual "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $3,500.00 every first paycheck of December.
• Leave- Vacation beginning at 80 hours after one year, 96 hours of sick leave annually, 13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance- The City provides Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Retirement- Participation in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees hired prior to September 1, 2011, shall receive a 3% at 50 retirement benefit. Classic members hired on or after September 1, 2011, shall receive a 3% at 55 retirement benefit. New members, hired between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2015, shall receive a 2. 7% at 57 retirement benefit in accordance with the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New members, hired on or after January 1, 2016, shall receive a 2.5% at 57 retirement benefit in accordance with PEPRA. 

Application Submission

Please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

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Selection Process

All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

  The selection process will consist of:

• Application Review
• Physical Agility Test
• Personal History Statement and Pre-Background Interview Questionnaire Packets
• Oral Exam
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Employment/Professional Reference Check
• Pre-employment Physical Medical Exam / Psychological exam

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.

Accommodation

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 to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 or email Stephanie Rivera at rivera_es@sbcity.org for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.

Pre-Employment Process

• All positions are subject to the following pre-employment screenings:
• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Employment/Professional Reference Check.

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER