San Mateo Police Department

We are hiring a DISPATCH SERVICES SUPERVISOR. This is a great opportunity to join our dispatch team and make an impact in an extremely rewarding career. We are accepting the first 50 applications. Deadline for applications is Friday, August 2, 2024, 5pm. To apply visit https://lnkd.in/gYjKrnxR. The Dispatch Services Supervisor will plan, organize and supervise the operation of the Dispatch Services Unit in the Technical Services Division of the Police Department. The primary duties of this position may include, but are not limited to the following: *Coordinate and assist in formulating policies and procedures for the Dispatch Unit, including the incorporation of procedures required by other local jurisdictions served. *Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for Dispatch Services, and develop methods for improvement of service delivery. *Assume responsibility for all dispatch personnel matters including: selection, assignment and prioritization of work; training; evaluation; and effective input concerning disciplinary matters. *Prepare work schedules to provide for adequate coverage on all shifts; prepare and approve time off and overtime schedules. *Respond to inquiries and complaints concerning dispatch operations and personnel. *Perform dispatch duties as needed *Assist in the development of the Unit budget; monitor and, as appropriate, approve expenditures. *Establish and maintain effective communications with other Department units, other City departments and applicable agencies at all government levels; and assist in the development of emergency-related plans and procedures. *Coordinate the maintenance and repair of dispatch equipment with other City personnel, contractors and vendors. *Prepare various reports of operations and activities; supervise maintenance of operational records and files. *Serve as the Custodian of Records for Dispatch Services. *Represent the Unit at applicable meetings and conferences; attend seminars and workshops. We know you can do this, so apply today! We're happy to have ya!

🗣️It's not too late to apply for our San Mateo Community Police Academy. We're in our final days of accepting applications, so if you are still interested, apply now! To apply for this 11-week, behind the scenes look at policing in San Mateo, visit https://lnkd.in/gJDAtd6. Classes are Thursday nights from 6:30-9pm, starting on September 12th and ends with graduation on November 21st. Applications accepted through the end of the month, June 30th. Questions? Email [email protected].

🔥Another Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is in the books! This morning, Team SMPD was joined by members of the North County Regional (NCR) SWAT Team, as we ran the Flame of Hope though San Mateo from the Burlingame border to the Belmont border, as it makes its way to the Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games in Santa Clara. This annual event raises awareness, as well as funds, to support Special Olympians participating in the games. A longtime supporter, our agency is proud to show our continued support and is grateful to NCR for joining us, especially when their own agencies participated in their own cities as well. We wish the best of luck to all Olympians🏅!

“A father’s tears and fears are unseen, … but his care and protection remains as a pillar of strength throughout our lives.” ―Ama H. Vanniarachchy We wish all dads a Happy Father’s Day today, as well as our working SMPD dads who prove day in and out that they are definitely pillars of strength and protectors of us all.

Congratulations to our newest solo officer, Officer Yianni Alevizos, who just completed his field training program. A lateral Officer, Yianni joins us from Oakland PD. If you’re ready to make the move to SMPD, our door is open. We’re a great department with a family feel, and we’re glad Officer Alevizos discovered us.

31 agencies (totaling 48 teams) from across the country sent their Police Explorers to Las Vegas this weekend to participate in the annual EXCON Explorer Challenge, and we were one of them. Sending two teams, our Explorers participated in several graded police scenarios yesterday, as well as an Honor Guard detail and Range testing. For months the teams and their Explorer Advisors prepared and trained for this challenge. Today we learned how they did. We are proud to announce our team brought home trophies for 3 scenarios. They placed 🥉 in the Honor Guard detail, 🥈 in “Suspicious Situation”, and 🥉in CSI. We are so proud of how they did, as this is their second year participating, and continued to match the success they had last year. Their success is a testament to the amount of time and effort they put in and the dedication of all involved. 🏆 San Mateo PAL

🎢🎟 Our officers had a blast spending the last day of the 🎠San Mateo County Fair🎡 with all of you! Huge thanks to our neighbors, Foster City Police Department, for helping us keep everyone safe. We can't wait to see everyone again next year! 🍿🍦#sanmateo #fostercitypolice #sanmateocountyfair

Our Police Explorers, several Advisors, and Chief Ed Barberini M.P.A., M.A. ventured to Las Vegas yesterday, where two teams from our POST 211 are participating in the EXCON Competition. Today, they will be competing against other Explorer teams from around the nation in law enforcement scenarios. Last year they brought home three awards, so we have high hopes again this year. Please send them good vibes as they endure the Las Vegas heat and the stress of competition. San Mateo PAL

SMPD was able to assist with traffic control, street closures, and escorted the foot parade in our vibrant downtown during The City of San Mateo’s annual Pride Parade this morning. What a morning to be proud of San Mateo! We had a great time seeing you all and thanks for saying hi! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and be safe!

Save the Date! Community Police Academy Coming Soon! Start planning now to see if you can fit this amazing course into your busy schedule. We promise it will be well worth it and you'll learn so much! The San Mateo Police Department is proud to announce the return of our Community Police Academy for its 4th session this September. If you're interested in a behind-the-scenes look at your police department, learning about our roles and responsibilities, and gaining a transparent view of the internal workings of law enforcement, we invite you to sign up and attend. This 11-week program is open to 25 residents of San Mateo. The 2.5-hour classes (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM) will provide valuable insights into policing, showing that it is much more than you might think. It's sure to be a rewarding and memorable experience. Key Dates: - Registration Opens: Tuesday, June 4th - Registration Closes: Monday, July 1st - Acceptance Notifications: Week of July 15th - Confirmation Deadline: Thursday, August 8th - Class Schedule: Every Thursday from September 12th through November 21st (Graduation Day) For more information and to apply starting June 4th, visit: https://lnkd.in/gJDAtd6