Police Officer (Entry-Level)

Entry-Level Police Officer

Join the San Bruno Police Department, a professional and progressive agency highly respected by the community. Our team is dedicated to public safety, community service, and fostering a positive impact through collaboration and integrity.

The Entry-Level Police Officer position is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in beginning a meaningful career in law enforcement. This position does not require any prior law enforcement experience. Selected candidates will receive full compensation while attending the Police Academy and participating in the Field Training Program. Duties include city patrols, emergency response, criminal investigations, arrests, traffic enforcement, community interaction, and various assignments designed to ensure public safety.

San Bruno Police Department provides opportunities for career advancement and specialization, including roles such as Detective, K9 Handler, Motorcycle Officer, School Resource Officer, SWAT, Hostage Negotiator, Narcotics Officer, DEA Task Force Agent, and more.

Learn and apply laws, ordinances, and department policies effectively.

Provide exceptional service when assisting the public with inquiries and concerns.

Work collaboratively with other departments and law enforcement agencies.

Maintain accurate records and reports with attention to detail.

Adapt to different situations, from office work to field investigations.

Stay composed under pressure and handle stress professionally.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, service-oriented professional who :

Has experience in a customer-facing role and an interest in law enforcement.

Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Builds positive relationships with community members and coworkers.

Can manage time efficiently and maintain performance under pressure.

Embraces diversity and respects different cultural backgrounds.

Is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.

San Bruno offers competitive benefits including :

CalPERS retirement formula of 3% @ 50 for classic members or 2.7% @ 57 for new members

Education incentive pay up to 8.5%

Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days

Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%

Annual uniform allowance

Deferred compensation (457) Plans

Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution

Life Insurance equal to one year's annual salary provided at no cost

Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost

Home loan assistance program

Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent (2-year or 4-year degree preferred).

Must be at least 21 years of age.

No felony convictions.

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien eligible and applied for citizenship.

Valid California Driver's License.

Passing score of 48 on PELLETB and WTSB score of 320 within the last year.

Ability to pass a rigorous background investigation.

Interested applicants must apply online at BambooHR. This recruitment is continuous. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position.