Public Safety Officer (Police/Fire/EMT)

A Public Safety Officer 2 performs the full duties of a police officer, firefighter and EMT, which include preserving the peace; preventing and detecting crimes; protecting life and property; responding to fire, medical and other emergencies; enforcing laws and public ordinances; and, maintaining a public service approach towards the Sunnyvale community. To review the full job description and requirements of a Public Safety Officer please look us up at (https://sunnyvale.ca.gov)

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides a fully-integrated police, fire and emergency response to the City of Sunnyvale community and residents. Because of the dual responsibilities, DPS offers a varied and exciting career.

Please TEXT ** "SDPSJOBS**" to *_408-755-9686 *_for additional details.

Schedules: Patrol- 4/11 rotating = 4 on/4 off

Fire- Kelly Schedule 24 hour shift= 1 day on, 1 day off, 1 day on , 1 day off, 1day on , 4 days off **(Fire is off an average of 20 days a month)**

DPS has more than 20 Specialty Assignments available:

-Canine -Crime Prevention -Crime Scene Investigator

-Fire Truck Operator -Hazardous Material Team

-Drone Team -Investigations -SWAT

-Traffic Safety Unit -Office of Emergency Services

and more.............

• Age: Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Education: Possess 60 Semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college
• Experience: Hiring New and Lateral Officers

-Be in excellent health

-No felony or certain misdemeanor convictions

Lateral Qualification:

-Meet the minimum qualifications

-Successful completion of POST approved police academy

-Two years of experience in police work (Expedited Lateral Process)

-Successful completion of WSTB (Physical Agility Exam)