CURRENT SALARY (While Attending the Academy) IS $39.7076/hour or an ANNUAL SALARY of $82,591.86. After successful completion of the Police Academy, the salary is increased to $50.3457 - $58.3857/hour or an ANNUAL SALARY OF $104,719.16 - $121,442.36. There are frequent overtime opportunities for Rose Bowl and Downtown Pasadena events.
Once you become a Police Officer there are also multiple assignments offered with premium pay, such as Motorcycle Patrol, Aircraft/Helicopter Pilot, Helicopter Observer Duty, (Field Training Officer (FTO), Gang Detail, SWAT, and Special Investigations.
If you possess an Advanced POST as a Police Officer, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of 14.5% of base pay.
As a Police Officer, if you have a Junior standing at an accredited college (typically completing at least sixty college units) - $175 per month; an Associate degree from an accredited college - $225 per month; a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college - $550 per month possess a Master's Degree, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of $495 per month.
Thank you for your interest in a career in law enforcement with the Pasadena Police Department!
We are looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! The Pasadena Police Department is founded upon a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community we endeavor to protect and enhance an environment of safety by listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together.
Pasadena is a great place to be a Police Officer – big enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. Get involved with Rose Bowl events such as major sporting events, Old Town, movie and TV filming, and many more diverse and active events that continually take place in Pasadena. You'll be part of it all – come build a rewarding and exciting career.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Police Trainee is a temporary assignment while attending a police academy. After successfully completing the police academy, you will be sworn in as a Police Officer. The ideal candidate is trustworthy, honest, physically active, proactive, and exhibits professionalism and good leadership qualities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process is currently closed, but don’t miss out when it reopens!
If you are interested in future career opportunities as a Police Trainee with the City of Pasadena, please complete a job interest card. A job interest card is important because it allows us to email you in future when the application process is open.
Simply click on the link below and you will be routed to a webpage containing the Police Trainee job description.
You will see a green box titled “SUBSCRIBE” at the top right hand corner of the page. Click this box and complete the three fields containing first name, last name and your email address and click submit. It’s that easy!
You will be notified via email in future when the application process for Police Trainee is open.
The Pasadena Police Department is dedicated to excellence as a world class public safety agency. We are committed to establishing an environment in which members of the department and community thrive.
We seek to be a catalyst for positive change through persistent, personalized and cost-effective use of public safety resources. By embracing the values of pride, professionalism and integrity we remain committed to maintaining the public trust.