Specialty Positions

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The San Mateo Police Department has a number of special units and details to better serve our community:

We have over 30 specialty positions! Here are a few highlights:
  • Axon Specialist
  • Canine (K-9)
  • Crime Reduction Unit
  • Crisis Negotiation Team
  • DEA Regional Task Force Officer
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Downtown Unit / Bicycle Patrol
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Firearms Instructor
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Gang Investigation Unit
  • HazMat Instructor
  • Honor Guard
  • Investigations
  • Media Intelligence Team
  • Peer Support Team
  • Police Explorer Advisor
  • Public Information Officer
  • School Resource Officers (SRO)
  • SWAT
  • Tactical Crisis Negotiation
  • Tactical Flight Officer
  • Traffic/Motors
  • Training Manager
  • Unmanned Aircraft System
  • Vehicle Theft Task Force

ALSO SEE: Salary & Benefit Information


Do you have any questions for our Recruiting Team? Email a recruiter at JOINSMPD@cityofsanmateo.org.

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