Job Description

Location

1177 Huntington Avenue San Bruno, 94066

Description

 

Description

City of San Bruno Police Department 

About the Team 

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. 

About This Role 

The Community Service Officer is a non-sworn, entry-level position supporting law enforcement operations. This role involves enforcing parking regulations, investigating non-injury traffic accidents, conducting follow-up crime investigations, assisting citizens, managing digital evidence, and supporting sworn officers with administrative and field duties. If you're passionate about public service and law enforcement, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to community safety. 

Ideal Candidate 

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. 

How to Succeed in This Role 

• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Education: High school diploma or GED. College coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related fields is preferred. 

• Experience: Previous experience in a municipal police department or similar field is preferred. 

• License: Valid California Class C driver’s license. 

• Background: Must pass an extensive background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks. 

Working Conditions 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office to moderately noisy in the field.? 

How to Apply 

Interested applicants must apply online by following this link. The deadline for applications is March 20th, 2025 at 5 PM or until 50 applicants have applied.

Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.? 
Successful candidates will be required to complete an extensive background investigation which includes completion of a Personal History Questionnaire, and DOJ and FBI LiveScan clearance.? 
The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. 

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(650)616-7055

Contact email: 

hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

Job Tags

Full time,

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