Police Officer II

Police Officer II

Join the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) team today! SDPD honors veterans' service and sacrifice. A career with SDPD offers excitement, rapid growth opportunities, work-life balance, and a chance to make a positive impact in the community. As one of the nation's leaders in Community Oriented Policing, SDPD values the partnerships built with the diverse communities of San Diego and seeks officers who uphold that tradition. Throughout your career, you'll have the chance to follow many paths in over 70 different positions.

The typical starting salary is approximately $9,095.00 monthly. 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.

Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). 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.

The San Diego Police Department is a veteran-friendly employer. You served our country and worked hard to earn your GI Bill benefits, it's time to let them work for you. SDPD honors your service and sacrifice. In addition to great pay and benefits, SDPD is certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to train veterans and eligible persons under 38 U.S.C. 3675. For which SDPD can certify candidates who are eligible to receive VA education benefits under the on-the job-training (OJT) program while employed by SDPD to attend a paid California POST approved Police Academy and up to a year after graduation while completing the field training program and SDPD probation period.