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California Highway Patrol

There is a reason the California Highway Patrol is regarded as one of the top law enforcement agencies in the nation. At the California Highway Patrol we set a very high standard. Our job is critical and we take an oath to stand for something bigger than ourselves – to provide safety, service and security to all the citizens and visitors of our state. It is this same courage and honor of duty we seek from new recruits.

We are husbands, mothers, daughters, athletes, military… But there is one thing we all have in common – we make a difference. We strive to be the best. The average career just won’t do. We are made for more – we are CHP. Now you can be too.

CHP is embarking on a mission to fill 1,000 officer positions by hiring qualified individuals from California’s diverse communities. Opportunity awaits by becoming one of the CHP 1000.

​The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future. The Department provides an excellent salary, full medical benefits, and a defined benefits retirement program.

By joining the CHP, you will have a chance to make a dramatic difference every day. In this career, it is never the same day twice. A career with the CHP will give you more than you ever thought possible. More purpose. More opportunity. More satisfaction. Apply today to join the CHP 1000.

Jun 24, 2026
Temp to Perm
Maintenance Worker, CHP Sacramento
$3,252.00 hourly
California Highway Patrol North Highlands, CA
Under direction of the Area Sergeant, the Maintenance Worker performs janitorial and maintenance related duties, maintains overall cleanliness of the area facility, performs landscape maintenance, and serves as an assistant to the automotive technician on a limited basis. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: mop/wax floors, vacuum/shampoo carpets, empty and clean wast receptacles, wash windows and doors, clean window sills, clean blinds, and clean/dust furniture and equipment. Conduct daily cleaning of restrooms and re-supply all paper products and soap. Clean the break room. Clean the immediate surroundings of the building including the parking area and walkways. Change filters, replace ballasts and fluorescent bulbs, move furniture and supplies, and maintain irrigation equipment. Assist the automotive technician on a limited basis. You will find additional information about the job in the  Duty Statement . Working...
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625 monthly
California Highway Patrol CA
Job Description and Duties The Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) is responsible for performing a wide variety of project management tasks by demonstrating leadership and expertise in providing oversight for complex information technology (IT) projects and providing expert level guidance and project coordination, mentoring, and consulting while ensuring collaboration between groups, allied agencies and private organizations. This position will also aid the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in complying with control agency reporting requirements, project management framework requirements, and California Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) requirements. In addition, this position is responsible for providing assistance with project prioritization and resource allocation, and will also act as the Project Manager on complex IT projects and Adult Use of Marijuana Act statewide programs as needed for the Information Technology Section, Project Management...
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Automotive Technician II San Francisco, Placer and Yolo Counties
$4,346 - $5,721 monthly
California Highway Patrol San Francisco, CA
Job Description and Duties Visually inspect vehicles daily and report any instances of neglect, abuse or possible unreported accidents to the Division Operations Sergeant. Perform minor repair and maintenance of state vehicles.   Scheduling of service and repair for moderate and major repairs and maintenance of state vehicles. Road test vehicles as necessary to ascertain defects or check completed repairs. Check warranty requirements and daily vehicle deficiency reports and secure needed adjustments and repairs. Assure the delivery of automotive equipment to and from places of service and repair.   Maintain tool box with current tools to fit newer vehicles and order new tools and test equipment as needed. Keep a record of all patrol vehicle maintenance performed and maintain in individual vehicle folders. Enter data in Fleet Focus Program. Examine patrol vehicle invoices to ensure proper job rates are charged. Check and file repair orders and...