Sacramento Police Department

     The Sacramento Police Department is located in the capitol of California.  We are a large agency with close to 750 sworn officers and almost 300 civilian personnel.  Our city continues to grow and diversify, so does our department. 

     Currently we have over 50 plus specialty units, including, SWAT, Motors, Bikes, POP teams, Gang Team, Air Operations, Marine unit, detectives, and etc....

   Top Step officer with SacPD earns $129,000+ with benefits.  We are one of the highest paid agencies in the state with a comparable number of officers.

     Work in a City that is close to everything you love to do.  Sacramento is just 90 minutes from some of California's best ski resorts for all snow activities.   We are also 90 minutes from the west coast beaches for surfing, boogey boarding, scuba diving, or just relaxing in the sun!

    Come join a department that invests in its employees and the community as a whole.  

   For questions call 916-234-6112 and speak to a recruiter.  

Aug 07, 2026
Full time
$89,382 yearly
Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA
DEFINITION To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Police Officer is a journey level classification assigned full arrest and citation powers under the California Penal Code. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit classification in that it has full police authority to carry out the enforcement of laws and ordinances while the Police Officer Recruit is a recruiting and training-level classification with no police authority. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant classification in that it is a journey level classification which has no supervisory responsibilities except for training new employees while the Police Sergeant has supervisory responsibility and directs work of subordinate personnel on a continual basis. Police Officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the Police Officer's work.  ...
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
$46,888 - $65,976 yearly
Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA
THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED   Application cut-off dates are, 06/30/26, 07/31/26, 08/31/26, 09/30/26, 10/31/26, 11/30/26, 12/31/26.  New hires in the Parking Enforcement Officer classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment. The Department of Public Works, Parking Services Division, is seeking Parking Enforcement Officers.  This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions. This position requires proficiency in communication due to regular interactions with other sections and departments within the City of Sacramento.  IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will be adept at writing and issuing parking citations, responding to complaints and inquiries, and performing investigative and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes,...
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
$77,680 yearly
Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA
You must have taken and passed the Dispatcher CritiCall examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click  here .  You must have experience  as a  law enforcement  Dispatcher   in a Public Safety Dispatch Center  to qualify for this position. Please review "Qualifications - Lateral Entry" within this job announcement before applying for this position   Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. To receive incoming telephone calls and dispatch police units as necessary for assistance; perform a variety of general support duties related to communications activities. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled...
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
$63,527 yearly
Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA
To receive incoming telephone calls and dispatch police units as necessary for assistance; perform a variety of general support duties related to communications activities.  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an entry level class in the Dispatcher series. Incumbents of this class are trained in department policies, procedures and systems through on-the-job training. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. Dispatcher Recruit is distinguished from the Dispatcher I classification in that it is a training classification. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Immediate supervision is provided by a Dispatcher III. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by a Dispatcher II or Dispatcher III. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •    Receive emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public requesting police, fire, and local government service; determine nature and   priority;...
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
$55,332 yearly
Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA
THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.   Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. Under general supervision, the Animal Control Officer II coordinates and performs a variety of animal control and compliance functions, including patrolling assigned areas; monitoring and enforcing animal control regulations; responding to animal control inquiries and complaints from the public; issuing citations and warnings; and performing all animal related public safety and health duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a journey level classification in the Animal Control Officer series.  At the discretion of the appointing authority, positions in this...