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Summary
The Position
Your search stops here! If you're looking for a demanding, rewarding career with a department committed to integrity and community partnership, the San Leandro Police Department is the place to be. We lead with innovation, prioritize professional growth, and value team members who bring forward creative, effective solutions. If our core values of teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and service align with yours, explore to learn more about joining our team as a Police Recruit Trainee!
APPLY IMMEDIATELY. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED FOR THE CURRENT ROUND OF TESTING. To be considered for this testing process, applicants MUST submit a California PELLETB "T-score" of 45 points or higher dated within one year or application or an NTN score for the written exam requirement. A California POST physical agility certificate, known as the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB), with a score of 384 or higher and a 14-minute maximum time for the 1.5-mile run dated within one year of application MUST be submitted with your application.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Get paid to learn! Earn a full-time salary while attending a Police Basic Academy ($7,310 - $8,885 /month)
- Onsite gym and fitness amenities available*
- City contribution towards deferred compensation up to 2% of base salary
- Up to $2,627.75 monthly City contribution toward medical and dental benefits (you pay only $312.29/month for Kaiser family coverage)
*Upon graduation from the Police Academy
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision Exercised and Received: Receives direct supervision and tutorage from Academy training staff, as well as training staff from the San Leandro Police Department. Essential Functions: The functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.
- Attends and successfully completes a certified police training academy designed to provide an overview of the Criminal Justice System which includes training in various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, weapons, and physical fitness;
- Understands and can carry out oral and written directions;
- Meets standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City;
- Observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places;
- Uses and cares for firearms;
- Learns, understands, and interprets laws and regulations;
- Prepares accurate and grammatically correct written reports;
- Learns standard broadcasting procedures of a Police radio system; and
- Performs related duties as assigned. For detailed information about the job classification, visit: Police Recruit Trainee.
SELECTION PROCESS:
NTN or PELLETB* - Candidates must take and pass either the NTN or PELLETB test.
POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB)** - Candidates must take and pass the WSTB test with a score of 384 or higher and a 14-minute maximum time for the 1.5-mile run.
Apply through the City's website - Click on "Apply" above. Upload your PELLETB (if applicable) and WSTB test scores with your application.
Application Review - Ongoing
Panel Interview - Candidates who meet minimum standards will be invited to a Panel Interview. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.
Command Interview - Candidates who pass the Panel Interview will be invited to an interview with San Leandro Command Staff.
Personal History Statement (PHS) - Candidates who pass the Command Interview will be contacted to submit their PHS.
Polygraph - Candidates who successfully pass the PHS will be scheduled for a polygraph.
Background Investigation - Candidates who pass the polygraph will undergo a background investigation.
Medical exam and psychological evaluation - Candidates who pass the background investigation will be given a conditional offer and then be scheduled for a medical exam and psychological evaluation.
Final Job Offer - Those candidates who successfully pass the medical and psychological evaluations will be given an official job offer. Welcome to the City of San Leandro!
Candidates must submit ONE of the following in order to be considered: *California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) "T-score" of 45 points or higher dated within one year of application. NOTE: California POST "T-scores" from other agencies will be accepted if it has been taken within one year of the date you submit your City of San Leandro application. Applicants must submit, on agency letterhead, a letter that states that the individual has taken the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam. The letter must contain the total "T-score" and the date of the test. For information on where the PELLETB test is offered, please visit .
OR *A passing NTN score. For information on where the NTN test is offered, please visit .
ALL candidates must submit the following test certificate in order to be considered: *California POST physical agility test certificate, known as the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB), with a score of 384 or higher and a 14-minute maximum time for the 1.5-mile run, dated within one year of application. For information on where the WSTB test is offered, please visit .
Qualifications
TO QUALIFY AS A POLICE RECRUIT/ACADEMY ATTENDEE, AN APPLICANT MUST:
- Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
- Have equivalent work experience, other education, or training that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities OR have completed 60 (semester) college units.
- Be 20.5 years of age or older to attend a POST Basic Police Academy.
- Possess and maintain a valid class "C" California driver's license.
- Have a record must be free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.
- Be in good physical condition. Weight must be in proportion to height. Vision and physical condition must satisfy established POST medical standards. Please refer to for additional information.
Additional Information
Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veteran's preference, please visit .
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Job Description
The Position
Your search stops here! If you're looking for a demanding, rewarding career with a department committed to integrity and community partnership, the San Leandro Police Department is the place to be. We lead with innovation, prioritize professional growth, and value team members who bring forward creative, effective solutions. If our core values of teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and service align with yours, explore to learn more about joining our team as a Police Recruit Trainee!
APPLY IMMEDIATELY. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED FOR THE CURRENT ROUND OF TESTING. To be considered for this testing process, applicants MUST submit a California PELLETB "T-score" of 45 points or higher dated within one year or application or an NTN score for the written exam requirement. A California POST physical agility certificate, known as the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB), with a score of 384 or higher and a 14-minute maximum time for the 1.5-mile run dated within one year of application MUST be submitted with your application.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Get paid to learn! Earn a full-time salary while attending a Police Basic Academy ($7,310 - $8,885 /month)
- Onsite gym and fitness amenities available*
- City contribution towards deferred compensation up to 2% of base salary
- Up to $2,627.75 monthly City contribution toward medical and dental benefits (you pay only $312.29/month for Kaiser family coverage)
*Upon graduation from the Police Academy
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision Exercised and Received: Receives direct supervision and tutorage from Academy training staff, as well as training staff from the San Leandro Police Department. Essential Functions: The functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.
- Attends and successfully completes a certified police training academy designed to provide an overview of the Criminal Justice System which includes training in various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, weapons, and physical fitness;
- Understands and can carry out oral and written directions;
- Meets standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City;
- Observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places;
- Uses and cares for firearms;
- Learns, understands, and interprets laws and regulations;
- Prepares accurate and grammatically correct written reports;
- Learns standard broadcasting procedures of a Police radio system; and
- Performs related duties as assigned. For detailed information about the job classification, visit: Police Recruit Trainee.
SELECTION PROCESS:
NTN or PELLETB* - Candidates must take and pass either the NTN or PELLETB test.
POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB)** - Candidates must take and pass the WSTB test with a score of 384 or higher and a 14-minute maximum time for the 1.5-mile run.
Apply through the City's website - Click on "Apply" above. Upload your PELLETB (if applicable) and WSTB test scores with your application.
Application Review - Ongoing
Panel Interview - Candidates who meet minimum standards will be invited to a Panel Interview. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.
Command Interview - Candidates who pass the Panel Interview will be invited to an interview with San Leandro Command Staff.
Personal History Statement (PHS) - Candidates who pass the Command Interview will be contacted to submit their PHS.
Polygraph - Candidates who successfully pass the PHS will be scheduled for a polygraph.
Background Investigation - Candidates who pass the polygraph will undergo a background investigation.
Medical exam and psychological evaluation - Candidates who pass the background investigation will be given a conditional offer and then be scheduled for a medical exam and psychological evaluation.
Final Job Offer - Those candidates who successfully pass the medical and psychological evaluations will be given an official job offer. Welcome to the City of San Leandro!
Candidates must submit ONE of the following in order to be considered: *California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) "T-score" of 45 points or higher dated within one year of application. NOTE: California POST "T-scores" from other agencies will be accepted if it has been taken within one year of the date you submit your City of San Leandro application. Applicants must submit, on agency letterhead, a letter that states that the individual has taken the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam. The letter must contain the total "T-score" and the date of the test. For information on where the PELLETB test is offered, please visit .
OR *A passing NTN score. For information on where the NTN test is offered, please visit .
ALL candidates must submit the following test certificate in order to be considered: *California POST physical agility test certificate, known as the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB), with a score of 384 or higher and a 14-minute maximum time for the 1.5-mile run, dated within one year of application. For information on where the WSTB test is offered, please visit .
Qualifications
TO QUALIFY AS A POLICE RECRUIT/ACADEMY ATTENDEE, AN APPLICANT MUST:
- Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
- Have equivalent work experience, other education, or training that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities OR have completed 60 (semester) college units.
- Be 20.5 years of age or older to attend a POST Basic Police Academy.
- Possess and maintain a valid class "C" California driver's license.
- Have a record must be free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm.
- Be in good physical condition. Weight must be in proportion to height. Vision and physical condition must satisfy established POST medical standards. Please refer to for additional information.
Additional Information
Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veteran's preference, please visit .
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