Police Officer; Lateral or Pre-Service

Position: Police Officer (Lateral or Pre-Service)

Are you a Law Enforcement Officer (Lateral Officer) or a Police Academy Graduate?

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO'S POLICE FORCE!

About the City:
As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in the region, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city's evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:
Accomplishes a variety of duties in the protection of life and property, to include law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation and public assistance. San Bernardino Police Officers enjoy a variety of different duty assignments and work experiences that may not be available at other agencies. With highly competitive pay, expanded career opportunities, and the chance for upward mobility, lateral officers find the San Bernardino Police Department to be a great choice.

For Police Academy Graduates, San Bernardino offers the additional training and experience needed to start a career in law enforcement.

IMPORTANT: Proof of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or Basic P.O.S.T Course Waiver completion must be attached to application .
Required attachments will not be accepted after application submission .


Physical Agility Test Date : Wednesday, August 20, 2025

If you are interested in a career in law enforcement but have NOT completed the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course OR obtained a Basic P.O.S.T. Course Waiver you will need to apply for the Law Enforcement Trainee (Police Officer Trainee) position.
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Education, Training and Experience:

• A high school or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Academy Course or a Basic P.O.S.T. Course Waiver.

Proof of California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or Basic P.O.S.T Course Waiver completion must be attached to application .

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Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class C:
  California driver's license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12405c).
• Free of any felony convictions.
• A citizen of the United States or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Physical Demands: T he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hand and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: T he work environment…