Police Officer

Job Posting

The San Fernando Police Department is looking for qualified lateral, pre-service, and entry level peace officers to become part of the San Fernando community and enjoy a rewarding career serving the public.

The Positions

Lateral Entry In addition to the requirements below, applicant must be currently employed as a full-time sworn paid Police Officer in the State of California with a Municipal, County or State law enforcement agency and have passed that department's probation period. Applicant shall possess a California POST basic certificate.

Pre-Service Trained In addition to the minimum qualifications below, applicant must be enrolled at the time of application, or have successfully completed within the 12-month period immediately prior to date of application, a POST approved police officer training academy program. Entry Level The City of San Fernando is also accepting applications for entry level candidates on an on-going basis until all open positions are filled. Priority is given to lateral and preservice candidates as described in this flyer. Entry level candidates must meet the qualifications / special requirements listed and successfully pass the oral interview, a PELLETB written examination achieving a minimum score of 42, and complete the Physical Agilities Test, which includes completing the 1 mile run in under 15 minutes. Additionally, the process will require passing background review, psychological examination, polygraph and medical examination. Successful candidates may then be sponsored into a local police academy as a police officer recruit.

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations. Respond to emergencies as directed by radio and telephone. Investigate unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, complaints. Make arrests, guard and transport prisoners and question suspects. Prepare reports on investigations, offenses, arrests and other activities. Support development of strong community policing relationship working to solve problems through collaborative efforts with our community. Additional special assignments include Detectives, K-9, Field Training, and School Resource Officer. Must perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Special Requirements

The duties listed in this bulletin are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The complete job specification may be found here : SFCITY.ORG / Hiring-Now / #Job-Specs

Education : High School graduation or its equivalent.

License : Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Weight : In proportion to height.

Hearing : Normal.

Vision : 20 / 80 uncorrected, correctable to 20 / 20, normal color and peripheral vision. (As defined by POST guidelines).

Citizenship : In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements.

Bilingual : Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

Contract : New employees are required to sign a 24-month contract.

Loyalty Oath : Candidates are required to take a loyalty oath before starting employment.

Selection Procedure

All applications will be reviewed with the most qualified being invited to an oral interview. Candidates considered for employment must successfully complete a physical agility test, medical examination, including a stress EKG, psychological evaluation and background investigation.

Eligibility Lists

The names of applicants qualifying on all portions of the examination will be entered on an eligibility list in order of their final scores. Each eligibility list is normally used for one year from date established.

Application Process

All interested applicants must complete a City application. Resumes in lieu of applications and incomplete applications will not be considered. Visit SFCITY.ORG / Hiring-Now to download an application.

Insurance

The City pays the full cost of employee's selected medical insurance plan, not to exceed the premium costs of the third most expensive plan available at each plan level offered by CalPERS for the LA County Region including the statutory PEMHCA minimum. The City pays the full dental and vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents. City pays for $50,000 term life / AD&D insurance policy. Additional voluntary purchase available, with no medical questions asked. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is voluntary for all City employees.

Retirement

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), 3% @ 50 for employees hired prior to 9 / 8 / 12; 3% @ 55 for those hired effective 9 / 8 / 12; and 2.7% @ 57 for new PERS members (hired effective 1 / 1 / 13). Effective 07 / 01 / 21, classic employees pay, as cost sharing, a total of (3%) of the City's contribution. New members (hired effective 1 / 1 / 13) pay the full employee contribution of 50% of the total normal cost.

Sick Leave

96 hours per year up to maximum of 800 hours, partial payment of unused accumulated sick leave.

Holiday

Receive Holiday In-Lieu pay for 13 holidays (non-PERSable).

Schedule

Desirable 3 / 12 - 4 / 12 workweek.

Vacation

90 hours per year for 1-4 years of service (YOS) (180 hours cap); 135 hours per year for 5-14 YOS (270 hours cap); 180 hours per year for 15 or more YOS (360 hours cap).

Uniform Allowance

Unit members receive $960 uniform allowance per calendar year.

Bilingual Pay

$100 per month upon passing Spanish language bilingual exam.

Certificate Pay

Intermediate POST Certificate : 4%; Advanced Certificate and / or BA / BS Degree : 4%; Supervisory Certificate and / or Master's Degree : 2.5%. All percentages are of base salary per month.

Special Assignment Pay

6% above base salary for Field Training Officer, Motor Officer, Canine Officer, Detective, and School Resource Officer assignments.

Longevity Pay

All employees are eligible for 5% after 5 YOS, 7.5% after 10 YOS, and 10% after 15 YOS.

Bereavement Leave

5 days of leave (3 days paid) for immediate family members.