Riverside Police Department

CITY OF RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT

 
The Riverside Police Department is looking for highly motivated individuals whose desire is to become community orientated problem solvers. All police employees are held to the highest standards of professional conduct, which is essential to maintaining the trust of the community they serve. Opportunities are available for qualified individuals capable of meeting the demands and standards of an exciting career in law enforcement.
 
 
 
Martin Rivera
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
$62,484 yearly
Riverside Police Department Riverside, CA
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of   Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee .    The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to twelve (12) months. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST PASS A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. Public Safety Dispatcher Trainees  under close supervision, perform entry level work in operating a 911 telephone system and a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system on an assigned shift; enter calls for service for emergency and non-emergency calls for Police and Fire; dispatch required fire and medical services personnel and equipment; and perform related work as required. *** The salary that is posted for this recruitment is for any applicant deemed a new member under the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013. For all others, please reference the City's salary schedule. *** Work Performed...
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
$100,980 - $128,843 yearly
Riverside Police Department Riverside, CA
THE RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER LATERAL. THE ELIGIBILITY LIST ESTABLISHED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES WITHIN THIS CLASSIFICATION. The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to selecting only those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality. Police Officers under direct supervision, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work; display an awareness of, and empathy towards all persons who they come into contact with; and perform related duties as required. Additional Pay Incentives: 3% Bilingual Pay 1.5% Motor Pay & 1.5% Collateral SWAT, Sniper, Hostage Negotiator Pay Lateral Officers may be eligible to retain their current PERS...
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
$74,844 yearly
Riverside Police Department Riverside, CA
The City of Riverside is looking for  EXPERIENCED  dispatch professionals to join our team! We are now accepting applications for the position of  PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II (LATERAL) . If you are currently employed by a California POST agency as a Dispatcher, we encourage you to apply  NOW !! The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies within this classification in the Communications Division of the Riverside Police Department. *** The salary that is posted for this recruitment is for any applicant deemed a new member under the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013. For all others, please reference the City's salary schedule.*** Public Safety Dispatchers II under general supervision, perform journey level work in operating radio-telephone transmitting and receiving equipment and a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system on an assigned shift; dispatch required law-enforcement, fire,...
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
$100,980 yearly
Riverside Police Department Riverside, CA
The Riverside Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer - Pre-Service.  This recruitment targets applicants who have completed, or are close to completing, a California POST Accredited Basic Academy (Modular). The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to selecting only those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality. Police Officers under direct supervision, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work; display an awareness of, and empathy towards all persons who they come into contact with; and perform related duties as required. All Police Officers work four ten-hour days. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies within this...
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
$74,004 yearly
Riverside Police Department Riverside, CA
The  City of Riverside Police Department  is currently recruiting for highly motivated individuals for the position of  Police Officer Trainee . This is a continuous recruitment. ** Applications will be reviewed and those best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to the next step in the selection process. Invited candidates will be required to attend and pass a  Written Exam , a  Physical Agility Test  (PAT), a review of their  Personal History Statement  (PHS), and an  Oral Exam  (interview). For more information regarding the application and selection process, click  here   (Download PDF reader) . Candidates successful in the selection process will complete a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy. Upon graduation from the basic police academy, applicants will be promoted to the position of Police Officer * . This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for those wanting to grow and advance in their...