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Daly City Police Department

The members of our department are highly trained and dedicated to serving our community by maintaining an active and progressive partnership with the citizens, schools and businesses of the City of Daly City.

All of our programs and activities are aimed at just one goal: 

"Making the City of Daly City a safe place to live, work and play."

The City of Daly City was officially incorporated by permission of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on March 22, 1911. The first record of law enforcement efforts in the City began shortly thereafter with the employment of four men under the direction of a Marshal. The four men had plenty to do, as Daly City had become a real boomtown after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. By 1914, Daly City had two saloons where non-residents of Daly City could drink and gamble. Those guilty of over-imbibing were banished from the saloons for thirty days and the City Judge directed the Marshal to enforce such orders.

Mission Statement

We are an organization of professionals dedicated to integrity, customer service, the rights of individuals and the needs of a constantly changing society. We work in partnership with our community to protect life and property, improve the quality of life, reduce crime and the fear of crime and maintain a safe community.

In partnership with a culturally diverse community, the mission statement of the Daly City Police Department is intended to provide officers and support personnel a framework in providing competent, courteous, professional and community oriented police services. We are committed to maintaining and enhancing a strong and productive partnership with the community to continue to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in all of Daly City's neighborhoods. We are dedicated to protecting life and property while assuring fair and equal treatment to everyone, while at the same time staying true with our department’s Mission Statement.

Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Trainee (8408811) Daly City
$55.27 hourly
Daly City Police Department Daly City, CA
Description Application Process for Police Officer Trainee (Entry- Level): Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. To be considered a complete application, qualified candidates must complete a City of Daly City application, supplemental questionnaire and submit a copy of current verification of completion of POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and WSTB (physical agility exam) from South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC) . Please upload a PDF copy of current verification of completion of POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and WSTB (physical agility exam) from South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC)  with your application otherwise it will be considered INCOMPLETE. We strongly prefer that you upload the verification documents in one file when you are applying online. If you are unable to upload documents please email a copy of the...
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Police Officer - Daly City. Academy Graduate
$10,081 monthly
Daly City Police Department Daly City, CA
Application Process for Police Officer (Academy Graduates): Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. To be considered a complete application, qualified candidates must complete a City of Daly City application, supplemental questionnaire and submit a copy of a proof of graduation from an approved California POST Police Academy. Please upload a PDF copy of your proof of graduation from California POST Police Academy with your application otherwise it will be considered INCOMPLETE. We strongly prefer that you upload the verification documents in one file when you are applying online. If you are unable to upload documents please email a copy of the verification documents immediately after submitting your application online to  [email protected] /* */ along with a coversheet indicating that you submitted your application online. Selection Process: Only candidates demonstrating possession of the requirements in the Qualifications section will be...
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Crisis Response Clinician I/II (20554191)
$8,835 monthly
Daly City Police Department Daly City, CA
DEFINITION Crisis Response Clinician I:  Under direct supervision of the Crisis Response Supervisor, provides field and office based professional behavioral health counseling, psychoeducation, outreach and engagement, case management, consultation, and quality assurance review of assigned cases; and performs related other work as required or assigned. Crisis Response Clinician II: Under general supervision of the Crisis Response Supervisor, provides field and office based professional behavioral health counseling, psychoeducation, outreach and engagement, case management, consultation, and quality assurance review of assigned cases; and performs related other work as required or assigned. This is a full journey level position within the Crisis Response Clinician series and is distinguished from the Crisis Response Clinician I by the performance of the full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. Under the flexible staffing...