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Are there vision requirements as part of the screening process for hiring Police Officers?
Yes, there a standards established through the State's Peace Officer Standards and Training for meeting vision thresholds. All candidates for Police Officer are questioned and tested for use of glasses or contact lenses, visual loss, night blindness, refractive surgery and eye disease.
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Can I be notified when a City job opens?
There is an "Interest Card" feature on the City's employment opportunity page for you to provide your name and e-mail information to receive notifications on all job vacancies. You may also establish a user account at www.Governmentjobs.com to be notified of City job openings, as well as other job openings with other public agencies in their networks. Also, the City advertises in the San Leandro Times newspaper for all job openings.
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Can I submit my résumé to keep on-file for me being considered for future City job openings?
The City does not keep résumé on file. An applicant must submit an application and supplemental questionnaire, for each job opening, for consideration during the recruiting period. Of course, you may attach your résumé and job-related certifications to the City application through the on-line application process.
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Do I need to answer the supplemental questions being asked when applying for a City job?
Yes, you need to answer the supplemental questions. If you fail to answer all of the questions, your application will be considered incomplete and be withdrawn from the hiring process. These questions are used to evaluate the level of experience, training and knowledge in the job for for which you are applying, so answer carefully.
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Do I need to be a United States citizen to apply for a City job?
No, you do not have to be a United States citizen to apply for a City job, with the exception of Police Officer positions. However, you will need to show authorization from the Department of Homeland Security-U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services to be able to work in the US which is validated on your social security card.
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How do I apply for a City job opening?
The City only accepts on-line applications through its webpage. All job openings are posted on the City webpage, and may also be advertised in local newspapers and on professional association websites and internet sites.
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How do I contact the City of San Leandro Human Resources Department?
You may reach the Human Resources Department by calling the main phone line at (510) 577-3396.
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How do we verify employment?
Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-577-3396. Staff can verify employment including the position title, employment starting and ending dates and salary. A signed release may be required.
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How often does the City test for hiring Police Officers?
In good economic times, the City has recruited on an annual basis to fill Police Officer positions vacant due to attrition. Since 2007, the City has stopped this practice and is now recruiting to fill Police Officer vacancies when funding allows.
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If I am hired into a part-time City position, will that job qualify me to be advanced to a full-time salary employee?
No, part-time employees are not automatically advanced into a full-time position. To become full-time, a part-time employee is required to apply for a full-time job opening with the City.
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Where can I obtain a copy of a City job description?
A job description is also known as a Classification Specification and can be found in the Classification Specification folder. Classifications are organized alphabetically by title.
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