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The East Palo Alto Police Department is recognized as one of the most progressive police agencies in the United States and is compromised of talented and professional sworn Police Officers serving in a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officers, Detectives, Field Training Officers. The Police Department also participates in the San Mateo County multi-agency Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.  Apply now at www.cityofepa.org to join our professional and dedicated team of police officers!

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Off Duty Armed Security Officer (ASO): Casual/Part-time (non-benefits eligible)
Starting Salary: $70.00 per hour (sworn-armed)

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety is currently accepting applications for the position of Armed Security Officer (ASO). This position supports the Public Safety mission of Stanford DPS during special events and critical incidents by performing a variety of security and public safety functions on a casual, on-call basis. ASO’s are expected to work no less than 60 hours and no more than 980 hours per year.
The applicant must be a current sworn peace officer in the state of California, who has completed a POST approved Field Training Program. The applicant must be in good standing with his or her agency and be able to provide a letter from their Chief or Sheriff indicating they are in “good standing” and off-duty (armed) work is allowed by their agency.

For additional information and an application, please visit our department website at https://police.stanford.edu or e-mail Recruiter Robert Contreras at robert.contreras@stanford.edu

The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for police academy graduates that are motivated, well-trained professionals who can meet the challenge of a fast paced, multi-tasking law enforcement environment.

The Menlo Park Police department is an operation in which the line patrol officers enjoy communicating and building relationships with individuals within the community. We embrace a true community connection and commitment with participants on all sides. Rather than designating certain officers to focus on solving community problems, Menlo Park will charge all police personnel with proactive community policing responsibilities. We ask our officers to seek innovative solutions to local problems, respond to citizen complaints of violations and provide excellent customer service.

A small agency, such as the Menlo Park Police Department, will enable you to attain a breadth of experience and exposure through which to advance your career in numerous ways. We are seeking individuals who are enticed by our vision and will bring high energy, innovation, self-motivation and passion to their chosen profession. The City of Menlo Park recognizes the value of continuing education and increased knowledge acquired through personal and professional development of its’ workforce and allows employees to further their education goals. Accordingly, the City is committed to providing support for learning opportunities that directly and indirectly assist employees in achieving their personal and professional learning goals.

Additionally, major thoroughfares coursing through our fully developed community make traffic management a vital duty of all patrol officers. Overall, the department has strong opportunities for specialty assignments, including: K9, investigations, narcotics enforcement, and SWAT / HNT. Patrol teams enjoy a rotating 4/12 plan or a fixed 4/10 schedule in specialty assignments.

The City realizes the diversity of the community and therefore upon approval, the City pays officers a bilingual stipend. Our officers continually strive to be the best and achieve high standards; they receive a 5% incentive for achieving their Intermediate POST certificate and 10% incentive for achieving their advanced certificate. The City has new desktop and laptop computers in place for employees. The City already has Crime Analysis and Traffic Analysis software systems in place. A new handheld citations system for traffic has recently been launched. The City also implemented a citywide GIS system, document imaging system, and Intranet, which are available to all staff members. Additionally, we have placed laptops in all patrol cars in order to facilitate timely report writing and response to calls for service.

The Menlo Park Police Department demands the highest level of professionalism from its employees. We maintain that employee contact with the public should inspire respect and generate cooperation and approval from the public we serve.

The Menlo Park Police Department strives to provide the best possible police services. For more than 80 years, our department has worked hard every day to protect those who live, work and visit the City of Menlo Park. We achieve this through crime suppression and problem solving, crime analysis and development of crime prevention strategies.

The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications from motivated individuals who can meet the challenge of a fast-paced multitasking environment.  Successful Police Recruit candidates will actively participate in the P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) prescribed police academy training program.  Upon successful completion of the academy program, incumbents of this non-sworn temporary classification may be appointed to the sworn classification of Police Officer.

The City of San Mateo Police Department is looking for highly qualified, experienced police officers to join our team!

As an incentive, those hired meeting the criteria, could be eligible for a $30,000 hiring bonus.  Do you have what it takes to join our team?

This is continuous recruitment until we successfully hire 5 Lateral Officers eligible for this incentive program.

Be sure to click "Job Announcement" for the most detailed salary and benefits information, duties and job requirements.

A Lateral Candidate must:

a) Be currently an active police officer.

b) Possess a California Basic POST Course Certificate.  A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for your to continue with the process.

c) Have at least 3 years equivalent of CA Law Enforcement experience to patrol services with a municipality.

d) Attach a résumé to your application packet.

Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and have submitted the required documentation, will be added to the eligible list.  Please fax your certificates to:  650 522-7261 or email them to: larellano@cityofsanmateo.org 

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-tem solutions to ongoing issues that may arise from time to time.

The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Lateral Candidates Only!

This is continous recruitment.

Be sure to click "Job Announcement" for the most detailed salary and benefits information, duties and job requirements.

In addition to the minimum  qualifications, a Lateral Candidate must have:

a)  Possession of a California Basic POST Course Certificate 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 your 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 iss 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: larellano@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-tem solutions to ongoing issues that may arise from time to time.

The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer POST Academy Graduates Only

This is a continuous recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:  

·   21 years of age at time of appointment.

·   U.S. Citizen or resident alien and proof of application for citizenship as required by California Government Code Section 1031(a).

·   High School Graduate from an accredited school or GED.

·   60 units of credit from an accredited college or two years of Military Service in lieu of college. 

License or Certificate:

·   Possession of a valid California driver’s license and appropriate license classification as required.

In addition to the minimum qualifications:  The Academy Graduate must have a California POST approved Basic Academy certificate of at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application.  A copy of your certificate is required with your application in order for you to continue in the process.

Without your certificate, your application will not receive further consideration.  If you are unable to attach the certificate to your application, please email your certificate to:  larellano@cityofsanmateo.org or fax to:  650 522-7261

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, which consists of 113 sworn police officers and 40 civilian positions, is devoted to protecting and serving the citizens of San Mateo professionally, while providing outstanding customer service.