Police Officer - Preservice

San Fernando Police Department

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Job Information SAN FERNANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT 910 FIRST STREET SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA 91340 8188481255 http://www.sfcity.org Updated: January 10, 2022 Position Title: Police Officer - Preservice San Fernando Police Department is building an eligibility list for Preservice Police Officer. All applicants must complete the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network. All applicants must complete the Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA) located in your candidate profile on National Testing Network. All applicants must complete a department application located here: https://ci.san-fernando.ca.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PER-003.3-Application-Employment-3-2021.pdf Salary Information: $6,407 per month (preservice in or completed POST Basic Regular or Extended Academy) Benefit Information: City covers full cost of Medical insurance not to exceed cost of CALPERS 3rd most expensive plan for LA Region. Includes full cost for dental and vision. $50,000 Basic life, AD&D provided. Additional coverage available for purchase. Retirement 2.7% at age 57, City pays 50% of total normal costs. 96 hours sick leave annual, paid equivalent 96 hours holiday pay annually, 3/12 schedule, vacation 90 hours per year for years 1-4, 135 hours for years 5-14, 180 hours for 15 years or more. $800 annual uniform allowance, $100 bilingual monthly pay, Certificate/Degree Incentive pay, Longevity pay. Candidate Contact Person: CJ Chiasson Sergeant 818-898-1254 cjchiasson@sfcity.org Department Overview: The City of San Fernando is nestled near the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains just 23 miles north of downtown. The City and its residents greatly value its police department and have a long history of a strong partnership towards providing the highest standard of service towards the highest quality of life. The community support and partnership is unmatched by any of the other surrounding Cities and the City is financially strong. San Fernando was the first City of the San Fernando Valley and was incorporated in 1911. The police department offers a small, intimate family environment with 35 sworn personnel, 16 professional staff and 18 sworn reserve police officers. We offer special assignments such as Detectives, K-9, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer and others. City/County/Area Information: San Fernando, Los Angeles County/Northeast portion of the San Fernando Valley Population: 25,000 Job Requirements Age: 21 Citizenship Required: Required at least One year prior to application High School Grad / GED: Yes Driver's License: Yes Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes Vision: 20/80 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20, normal color and peripheral vision per POST guidelines Additional Requirements: Require residence in close proximity to City to allow for response when emergency exists as a defined Emergency Service Worker. Hiring Process: Oral interview, background, polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination. (NTN and PELLETB Test and PAT not required).
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Job Information

SAN FERNANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT
910 FIRST STREET
SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA 91340
8188481255
http://www.sfcity.org

Updated: January 10, 2022

Position Title: Police Officer - Preservice

San Fernando Police Department is building an eligibility list for Preservice Police Officer. All applicants must complete the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network.

All applicants must complete the Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA) located in your candidate profile on National Testing Network.

All applicants must complete a department application located here: https://ci.san-fernando.ca.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PER-003.3-Application-Employment-3-2021.pdf

Salary Information: $6,407 per month (preservice in or completed POST Basic Regular or Extended Academy)

Benefit Information: City covers full cost of Medical insurance not to exceed cost of CALPERS 3rd most expensive plan for LA Region. Includes full cost for dental and vision. $50,000 Basic life, AD&D provided. Additional coverage available for purchase. Retirement 2.7% at age 57, City pays 50% of total normal costs. 96 hours sick leave annual, paid equivalent 96 hours holiday pay annually, 3/12 schedule, vacation 90 hours per year for years 1-4, 135 hours for years 5-14, 180 hours for 15 years or more. $800 annual uniform allowance, $100 bilingual monthly pay, Certificate/Degree Incentive pay, Longevity pay.

Candidate Contact Person:
CJ Chiasson
Sergeant
818-898-1254
cjchiasson@sfcity.org

Department Overview: The City of San Fernando is nestled near the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains just 23 miles north of downtown. The City and its residents greatly value its police department and have a long history of a strong partnership towards providing the highest standard of service towards the highest quality of life. The community support and partnership is unmatched by any of the other surrounding Cities and the City is financially strong. San Fernando was the first City of the San Fernando Valley and was incorporated in 1911. The police department offers a small, intimate family environment with 35 sworn personnel, 16 professional staff and 18 sworn reserve police officers. We offer special assignments such as Detectives, K-9, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer and others.

City/County/Area Information: San Fernando, Los Angeles County/Northeast portion of the San Fernando Valley

Population: 25,000

Job Requirements


Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Required at least One year prior to application

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
20/80 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20, normal color and peripheral vision per POST guidelines

Additional Requirements:
Require residence in close proximity to City to allow for response when emergency exists as a defined Emergency Service Worker.

Hiring Process:
Oral interview, background, polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination. (NTN and PELLETB Test and PAT not required).

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This posting appears on National Testing Network. CA Public Jobs first observed it on August 17, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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