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Sep 04, 2026
Full time
Police Recruit
$82,003 yearly
West Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA
Are you looking for a fulfilling career in law enforcement? Do you want to serve and protect our community while growing your skills and career? The West Sacramento Police Department is looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team as Police Recruits. As a member of the West Sacramento Police Department, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced and respected police officers in the region. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can learn and grow as a professional. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer extensive training and professional development opportunities to help you advance in your career. We also prioritize community engagement and work to build strong relationships with the people we serve. If you are interested in joining our team and making a difference in our community, please visit our  website  or email ...
Sep 04, 2026
Full time
Police Recruit Chino
$75,141 yearly
Chino Police Department Chino, CA
WE'RE HIRING POLICE RECRUIT Starting Salary $6,261.75 - $7,591.58 Monthly Excellent Benefits $2,599 monthly benefit bank for health insurance CalPERS Retirement Plan 2.7% at 57 City contributions to: 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Retirement Health Savings Plan The Chino Police Department is seeking highly motivated, service-oriented individuals to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, and respect. As a Police Recruit,  you'll begin your career with a department dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and providing exceptional public safety services to those who live, work, and play in the City of Chino.   Qualified applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in the selection process, which includes attending a Physical Agility Test (PAT), Written Examination and oral interview,  comprehensive police...
Aug 31, 2026
Full time
Police Recruit- Chula Vista
$6,285 - $7,639 monthly
Chula Vista Police Department Chula Vista, CA
Police Recruit Salary $6,285.22 - $7,639.71 Monthly Location  Chula Vista, CA Job Type Permanent, Full-Time Job Number 25507110 Department Police Opening Date 10/01/2025 Closing Date 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific   Description Benefits Questions Description and Essential Functions   Your Career Starts Here! Chula Vista Police Department is a progressive organization that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and rewards employee performance.  The CVPD promotes employee involvement in decision-making and problem solving. Through this commitment to inclusiveness, the CVPD receives strong support and an exemplary approval rating from the community. There are significant opportunities for career...
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Police Recruit Redding Ca
$70,656 yearly
Redding Police Department Redding, CA
  The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Police Recruit within the Redding Police Department. We are seeking motivated individuals with a strong commitment toward providing excellent service to the members of the community.  The Mission of the Redding Police Department is to work in partnership with the community to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our City. The Redding Police Department has a reputation as a progressive agency offering excellent training and career development programs and providing our officers with modern equipment. Assignment opportunities include: Patrol, Special Weapons and Tactics, Field Evidence Technicians, Field Training Officers, Investigations, Motor Unit, Canine, Bicycle Patrol and the Neighborhood Police Unit    The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability...
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Police Recruit El Cajon
$38.55 hourly
El Cajon Police Department El Cajon, CA
Candidates are being screened for the Regional Police Academy:   Opportunity:   The City of El Cajon is looking for motivated individuals who want to make a direct impact to the community of El Cajon, to join their Police Department as a Police Recruit The Community : As the sixth largest city in San Diego County, El Cajon is recognized as a wonderful location to live, work and play.  El Cajon boasts a diverse and vibrant community, safe and attractive neighborhoods, many parks and recreation centers, award-winning schools, libraries, and other amenities.  El Cajon is a full service City, with first-class police and fire departments. Ultimately, El Cajon is a shining example of a local government that provides exceptional municipal service with an innovative mindset.  El Cajon is seen as a leader among cities. Through the vision of the El Cajon City Council, El Cajon is able to balance new growth and development while...
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Police Recruit WSPD
$82,056 yearly
West Sacramento Police Department West Sacramento, CA
🚔 NOW HIRING: POLICE RECRUIT 📍 City of West Sacramento 💰 $39.45 per hour | $82,056 annually 🕒 Regular, full-time position Continuously Hiring! Are you ready to begin a meaningful career in law enforcement and serve the West Sacramento community? The West Sacramento Police Department is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join its team as Police Recruits. No previous law-enforcement experience is required. Police Recruits receive training in law-enforcement procedures, first aid, physical fitness, community engagement and the skills needed to successfully complete a California POST-approved Police Academy. Recruits who complete the academy will be sworn in as probationary police officers. Minimum qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment • At least 21 years old when appointed as a probationary police officer • U.S. citizen or eligible resident alien who has...
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
POLICE RECRUIT- Huntington Beach
$5,735 monthly
Huntington Beach Police Department Huntington Beach, CA
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE HIRING DEPARTMENT DETERMINES ENOUGH QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.   THIS RECRUITMENT IS ALSO OPEN TO THOSE CANDIDATES CURRENTLY ATTENDING A POST APPROVED FULL-TIME POLICE ACADEMY  The Huntington Beach Police Department is committed to community-based policing.  We train all our employees to build trusted relationships within our community.  These relationships produce collaborative problem solving within our community while de-emphasizing the paramilitary aspects of law enforcement.       The ideal candidate will be at least 21 years of age by the end of the academy, will have good school/work history and have law enforcement experience such as Police Cadet, Explorer or experience performing other law enforcement related duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS  This is an entry level or trainee class where...
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Police Recruit (Police Officer Recruit)- Santa Ana
$87,492 yearly
Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana, CA
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community.   Police Recruits are non-sworn (civilian) employees who attend a police academy to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of this training, they are sworn in as Police Officers at a salary of $8,479.00 - $10,307.00** per month (reflects base salary only, does not include pay additives such as bilingual pay, senior officer pay, etc.). Police Officers are key participants in a partnership with the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents.  This community support and the diversity of cultures in Santa Ana make it an exciting and demanding place...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Recruit Level) San Diego
$73,236 - $76,648 yearly
San Diego Police Department San Diego, CA
JOB INFORMATION   JOIN THE SDPD TEAM TODAY!!! Please read through the entire bulletin for important information.   Veteran friendly employer!   You served our country and worked hard to earn your GI Bill benefits; it's time to let them work for you.  Not to worry, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) honors your service and sacrifice.  In addition to great pay and benefits, SDPD is certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to train veterans and eligible persons under 38 U.S.C. 3675.   For which SDPD can certify candidates who are eligible to receive VA education benefits under the on-the job-training (OJT) program while employed by SDPD to attend a paid California POST approved Police Academy and up to a year after graduation while completing the field training program and SDPD probation period. Do you have a strong dedication to public service? If you do, a career with the San Diego Police Department may be for...
Aug 31, 2026
Temporary
Police Officer Recruit
$49.28 hourly
Berkeley Police Department Berkeley, CA
JOB OPPORTUNITY The City of Berkeley's Police Department is recognized as one of the most progressive and innovative law enforcement agencies in the country, and continually strives to develop programs which focus upon increased service to the community in conjunction with enhanced effectiveness in combating crime.  The City of Berkeley is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in becoming Police Officers. As a Police Officer Recruit, you will attend a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy to receive education and training in all aspects of law enforcement such as laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime prevention, community relations, first-aid, physical conditioning, self-defense, handling of weapons and other related duties. Upon graduation from the academy, the Police Recruit is sworn in as a Police Officer and assumes the duties of that position. See the full job class specification here:  Click the following...
Aug 30, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Recruit SJ59 San Jose
$123,653 yearly
San Jose Police Department San Jose, CA
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit  here   to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and  here  to learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a...
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Recruit Covina
$85,986 yearly
Covina Police Department Covina, CA
Description: The  City of Covina  is seeking individuals with an interest in serving the Covina Community with a career in law enforcement.  The  Police Recruit  is an entry level, non-safety position that will participate in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including attending a Police Academy.   The  Police Recruit  is the police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial basic police officer academy training.  Incumbents will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry-level police officer with full police authority upon successful and satisfactory completion of academy training.  Candidates hired as Police Recruits will be expected to complete an 18-month probationary period from the time of hire. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include...
Aug 27, 2026
Full time
POLICE RECRUIT - Long Beach
$42.25 hourly
City of Long Beach & Long Beach Police Department Long Beach, CA
This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $6,000 hiring bonus, $1000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $54,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click  here .    To learn more about salary and benefits click  here . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrols an assigned area by car, foot, or motorcycle to maintain law and order; regulates traffic; response to radio and telephone dispatches; investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, and complaints; makes arrests, guards prisoners and questions suspects; issues citations and serves subpoenas and warrants; investigate or assists in investigating vice conditions, crimes reported or persons arrested; prepares evidence and appears in court; administers first aid and renders assistance to the injured; reports unsafe or hazardous conditions;...
Sep 03, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Recruit Vernon
$81,931 yearly
City of Vernon Police Vernon, CA
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT  MONTHLY SALARY: $5,898 - $7,169 PLUS, A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE   THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE  VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT   TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.   THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE . Under close supervision, attends a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic training academy to obtain California Peace Officer Certification.  This is the entry level non-sworn, non-peace officer, training position. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Recruit - Sacramento
$85,126 yearly
Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA
You must have taken and passed the Police Officer Recruit examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click  here .    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.   Applicants applying to this posting will be hired as a Police Officer Recruit and must successfully complete a twenty-four (24) week P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy. Upon satisfactory graduation from a P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy, a Police Officer Recruit meeting the requirements of the Police Officer classification shall be advanced to the career classification of Police Officer. Incumbents promoted to CSO II at time of completion of the POST Basic Police Academy, are expected to attend accredited college level courses...
Aug 27, 2026
Full time
Police Officer (Recruit)
$32.00 hourly
City of Vallejo Vallejo, CA
Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY Interested in making a difference in the community? The Vallejo Police Department is seeking highly motived individuals who can demonstrate sound judgment, have superior decision-making skills, and who are eager to participate in a high level of community collaboration, strategic partnerships, and progressive problem solving. THE POSITION This recruitment is a continuous recruitment and will be closed when a viable candidate pool has been identified.  Employees in this trainee-level, non-safety  assignment, will be completing a POST certified Basic Police Academy (POST Academy), or those who are currently enrolled in an academy, and as such are considered temporary, at-will employees serving at the pleasure of the hiring authority. Assignment to this classification is limited to a maximum of one year. A Police Officer (Recruit) who fails to successfully complete the academy will be...
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Recruit- Paso Robles
$66,033 yearly
Paso Robles Police Department Paso Robles, CA
Testing will take place on a rolling basis. Testing dates will be announced via e-mail. Notices will only be sent once a date is scheduled. Application status updates will not be provided outside of test invitation notices.   Law enforcement is at its finest here at the City of Paso Robles Police Department. With state of the art equipment and a community-oriented proactive approach to crime, the City of Paso Robles Police Department offers a work environment unlike any in San Luis Obispo County. If you are interested in working with exceptional individuals in a tight knit community, we encourage you to apply. Please note this recruitment is intended for those applicants who are not yet certified law enforcement officers and will require training at a police academy. If you are currently enrolled in or have graduated from a police academy, please apply to the  Police Officer (Academy Grad/Entry Level)  recruitment. Wage Range...
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Recruit, Buena Park, Ca
Buena Park Police Department Buena Park, CA
Police Officer Recruit $5,176 - $6,604 monthly    ***$10,000 SIGNING BONUS***   As of June 22, 2024  Police Officer Recruit                                                 Police Officer                   $5,176 - $6,604 monthly                                            $7,793 - $10,244 monthly  (Plus Academy Costs/expenses while a recruit) ***$10,000 SIGNING BONUS*** Successful Candidates will be paid $3,334 of the Signing Bonus at the time of hire, $3,333 after completion of a Field Training Program and 18-Month Probationary Period, and $3,333 at the completion of the second year of  service.    ...
Sep 03, 2026
Full time
Police Officer Trainee (Entry Level) Bell Gardens
$3,617 - $7,529 monthly
City of Bell Gardens Bell Gardens, CA
The City of Bell Gardens Police Department (BGPD) is seeking highly motivated and public service-oriented individuals for Police Officer Trainee (Entry Level).   The City of Bell Gardens Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service to the community, while working with the residents and its members, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and accountability.     The Bell Gardens Police Department has a variety of exciting assignments including: Patrol  K-9 Bicycle Detail Motor Detail Special Operations Team General Investigations Detective Special Investigations Detective Field Training Officer This recruitment is for entry-level candidates interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Work involves full-time attendance at a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certified Basic police academy to prepare for the responsibilities of a police officer. Academy attendees will...
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
LAX Airport Police Officer
$87,257 yearly
Los Angeles Airport Police Los Angeles, CA
DUTIES   An Airport Police Officer is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm who enforces federal and state regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments, arrest, and report writing at Los Angeles World Airports; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; and does related work. REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation. Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two or four year college degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements....