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The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Lateral Candidates Only!
This is continuous recruitment.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, a Lateral Candidate must have:
The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Lateral Candidates Only!
This is continuous recruitment.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, a Lateral Candidate must have:
a) Possession of a California Basic POST Course Certificate written exam certificate with a preferred T-score of 52 or above. Possession of a California Post Course Certificate (as noted above) of at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process.
AND
b) Currently employed or previously employed within the last 12 months with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a Peace Officer. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process.
Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and have submitted the required documentation, will be added to the employment list. Please fax your certificates to: 650 522-7261 or email them to: ldinh@cityofsanmateo.org
Failure to attach and/or submit your certificate, your application will not move forward in the process.
The Position: Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work; participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs and do related police work as assigned. Duties and hours will vary with assignments.
The Department: Consists of a diverse and outstanding group of men and women who have dedicated themselves to public service. Our staff is devoted to protecting and serving the citizens of San Mateo professionally, while providing outstanding customer service. The department is dedicated to providing creative and long-term solutions to ongoing issues that may arise from time to time.
