Police Officer

This recruitment is subject to close without advance notice.

Interview Date: TBD

Competitive Wages:

4% COLA increase effective July 1, 2026

The City of San Marino's Police Department is hiring full-time Police Officer Recruits. If you are interested in joining a team that is motivated by public service and committed to protecting our community,

The San Marino Police Department’s motto is Pride in Service - join a team that cares about providing a high level of service to our community and to those we serve. The San Marino Police Department is comprised of 32 sworn officers and 11.5 civilian staff. San Marino Police Department is led by a Chief of Police, two Bureau Commanders and a Civilian Administrative Manager.

The sergeants, corporals, and officers are assigned to patrol or detective functions, as well as other collateral administrative duties.

Situated 12 miles from the majestic foothill mountains, the beautiful City of San Marino, California, with a population of approximately 13,000 is located northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. Incorporated in 1913, San Marino is primarily a residential community known for expansive properties surrounded by beautiful gardens, wide streets, well‑maintained parkways, and top‑performing schools. A city of 3.75 square miles, the City is home to numerous recreational and cultural opportunities that complement all interests.

Residents and visitors enjoy hiking in the foothill mountains, exhibits at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, historical culture and art galleries at the Old Mill (El Molino Viejo), and recreational activities at the historic Lacy Park. Other recreational activities include shopping and dining in the delightful business districts along Mission Street and Huntington Drive. With a focus on resident services and community engagement, the City of San Marino is recognized for its police and fire services, library, parks and community amenities, and planning and zoning that maintain the community’s high‑quality residential character.

The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and demands.

A Police Recruit assigned to a California P.O.S.T. certified police academy is responsible for but not limited to:

• Attending, participating, and successfully completing a P.O.S.T. certified police training academy and passing all required classes, scenarios, physical training and other assigned duties and tasks.
• Performing rigorous physical training.
• Learning the use and care of firearms, chemical agents, and other weapons.
• Learning to drive a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions safely.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written directions.
• Learning to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations.
• Speaking clearly and learning standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Learning to write clear, comprehensive and accurate reports, legibly and with correct grammar and spelling.
• Learning to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of employment; learning principles and practices of effective interpersonal communication and good customer service.
• Learning to understand, interpret and apply criminal and civil laws, court decisions, regulations, policies and procedures with particular reference to the laws of arrest, use of force, custody, search and seizure, juvenile laws and procedures, property crimes, crimes against persons, crimes against children, sex crimes, domestic violence, missing…