Police Officer II

Veteran-Friendly Employer – Serve Your Community with the San Diego Police Department The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) proudly honors your military service and sacrifice. As a Veteran-friendly employer, SDPD is certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under 38 U.S.C. § 3675 to provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) for eligible veterans and qualified individuals. This means you may use your GI Bill benefits while employed by SDPD—beginning with attendance at a paid California POST-approved Police Academy and continuing for up to one year after graduation as you complete the Field Training Program and probationary period. If you have a strong commitment to public service, a career with SDPD offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while building a rewarding profession. As a national leader in Community-Oriented Policing, SDPD values its longstanding partnerships with San Diego’s diverse communities. Officers are entrusted to uphold this tradition of service, professionalism, and collaboration. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, SDPD provides substantial career mobility and advancement opportunities. With more than 70 specialized assignments, career paths include Detective, SWAT, ABLE (Air Support), K9 Handler, Dive Team, Field Training Officer, Beach Patrol, Motor Officer, and many others. Whether you seek operational specialization, leadership development, or community-focused roles, SDPD offers a structured and supportive environment to help you grow. The following skills and desirable attributes exemplify what we look for in a Police Officer II: Integrity ; leadership skills; excellent judgment under pressure; ability to maintain sufficient level of fitness to safely perform as a law enforcement professional; the ability to be aware of, control, and express emotions appropriately, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically; ability to maintain confidence in uncertain situations; excellent judgment and ability to act under pressure; ability to thrive in diverse populations. Contributes to the team effort of maintaining a presence in the community that helps to deter crime and provide support to citizens. Collaborates in building strong relationships with community members, upholding best practices of Community Oriented Policing. Acts as a police presence at major public events to ensure public safety. Identifies potential criminal activity or other hazardous situations and takes proper actions to protect citizens and property. Helps to secure crime scenes and process evidence. Responds to calls for service; Observes violations; makes arrests and citations when necessary. Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses. Documents observations and actions by radioing information; completing reports. Fulfills court orders by testifying in court regarding criminal investigations and citations. Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforces laws and ordinances; investigates collisions; reports unsafe streets and facilities. Police Officer II positions work under general supervision to patrol an assigned area in the enforcement of law and order and prevention of crime; respond to emergencies as directed by radio and telephone; investigate unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, and complaints; make arrests, guard prisoners, and question witnesses and suspects; issue citations; prepare evidence and testify in court; fingerprint, photograph, book, supervise, and transport prisoners; prepare reports on investigations, offenses, arrests and activities; serve criminal and civil papers; answer inquiries from the public; and perform other duties as assigned. Notes: Police Officer II employees must complete the Regional Academy Training and receive a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate within ONE year of hire. Police Officer II employees may work a 4 day/10-hour, rotating shift work schedule, depending on assignment. After one year, Police Officer II employees receive a $900 annual uniform allowance. Bilingual pay (3.5% of base pay) is provided to qualified officers, if skills are required. Additional add on pays may be available if you meet the requirements. Initially, Police Officer II employees will be assigned to the Patrol Division. State Standards: In accordance with P.O.S.T Standards, candidates must be free of any felony convictions. Candidates will be screened by the San Diego Police Department and are subject to immediate disqualification if any of the following are found during the background investigative process: domesti