Salary: $76,693.00 - $102,779.00 Annually
Location : San Leandro, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 10/03/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The PositionThis is the entry-level class in the Police Service Technician series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience. The Police Service Technician I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives immediate supervision from assigned management and/or supervisory personnel. May receive technical and functional supervision from the Police Services Supervisor. Exercises no supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: The essential functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.
- Performs technical, detailed, and responsible law enforcement support work;
- Provides general support services for the San Leandro Police Department including maintenance of jail operations, criminal investigations support, traffic and patrol duties, and recordkeeping functions;
- Assists with arraignments, maintains jail log, delivery of court documents, including case reports, operates city vehicles; processes and searches incoming prisoners; transfers prisoners;
- Prepares and distributes meals, dispenses medications, monitors prisoner safety and well-being, and screens and refers requests for medical attention;
- Transports victims, witnesses, and equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One year of experience involving extensive contact with the public. Experience in a law enforcement environment is desirable.
Education: High school diploma or certified equivalent (GED); supplemental course work in law enforcement administration or related field is desirable.
Licenses/certifications/other requirements: - Completion of the Standard for Training Corrections (STC) is required within one year; Police Service Technician I shall meet ongoing annual training requirement and certification as mandated by STC (jail is STC-certified).
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in taser/shield usage, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation within one year.
- Certification for possession and maintenance of firearms, less-than-lethal weapons, CPR and First Aid within one year.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check, physical examination and drug testing.
- Possession of POST PC 832 certification is highly desirable.
Additional InformationWondering what to expect during the recruitment process? Visit the City's Job Opportunities page.
SELECTION PROCESSThe following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the hiring department:
Deadline to ApplyOctober 16, 2026 at 5:00pmReview of SubmissionsOngoingPanel InterviewsOngoingCommand Interviews Candidates who pass the Panel Interview will be invited to an interview with San Leandro Command Staff.
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Police Service Technician I position. Responses to the questionnaire will be used to better assess qualifications to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see application or see resume."
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Do you currently possess a high school diploma or its legal equivalent (GED)?
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What best describes your work experience involving extensive contact with the public, in which good judgment, tact and excellent verbal communication skills were required?
- None or no experience
- Less than one (1) year experience
- One (1) to two (2) years experience
- Two (2) to less than three (3) years experience
- Three (3) years or more experience
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Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class "C" California driver's license if operating a motor vehicle is necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Do you currently possess a valid state driver's license?
- Yes, I possess a valid state driver's license
- No, I do not currently possess a valid state drivers license.
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Police Service Technicians may be scheduled to work shifts or a limited schedule as necessary to accomplish job requirements to support 24-hour operations seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
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Police Service Technicians musts be able and willing to process, search, and transport incoming prisoners to county jail. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement?
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What best describes your law enforcement experience involving animal control, vehicle abatement, investigations, crime prevention, jail operations, or any other supporting role in a law enforcement agency?
- None or no experience
- Less than one (1) year experience
- One (1) to two (2) years experience
- Two (2) to less than three (3) years experience
- Three (3) years or more experience
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Police Service Technicians must have a willingness to handle aggressive, feral and domesticated animals, both living and deceased. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
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Describe an experience you have had dealing with angry or unpleasant customers. What was the situation and how did you resolve it?
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Describe a time when you were asked to do something that you felt compromised your ethics or values. How did you handle it? What was the outcome?
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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with the City of San Leandro.
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