32 law enforcement jobs found in Santa Maria, CA

Job Summary: We are looking for a competent Security Officer to undertake the surveillance of our premises and protection of our staff and visitors. You will be responsible for detecting any suspicious behavior and preventing vandalism, theft, or other criminal behavior. A security officer must be well-trained in surveillance and dealing with perpetrators. The ideal candidate will inspire respect and authority as well as possess a high level of observation. The goal is to help the company in maintaining excellent working conditions by keeping our facilities safe and problem-free. The Uniformed Unarmed Agent will protect people and property from possible criminal activity.   Supervisory Responsibilities : None. Duties/Responsibilities: Patrols and monitors an assigned area; reports suspicious activities to local authorities. Monitors surveillance cameras, inspects property, and monitors crowds. Contacts law enforcement or fire department in case of an...

Closing Date: Continuous  Interview Date: TBD Second Interview Date: TBD  Desired Start Date: TBD OPPORTUNITY   LATERAL INCENTIVES (as of August 2021): $20,000 hiring incentive ($10k at time of hire / $5k upon successful completion of FTP / $5k upon successful completion of probation, 12 months). $2500 relocation incentive. Credit for full years of service with most recent agency (for vacation accrual purposes). PERS ret. 3% at 55 (if coming from another PERS agency) 4/10 plan for sworn personnel Preloaded 80 hours vacation upon hire.  Preloaded 80 hours sick time upon hire.  OUT-OF-STATE LATERAL APPLICANTS: Assistance through the recertification course may be available.   The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in the Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. This growing department currently has 180 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Come...

The City of Santa Maria has an exciting opportunity for Lateral Dispatchers!  (Note:  The Dispatcher II (Lateral Dispatcher) is distinguished from the Dispatcher I in that the former is journey level and possesses two years of dispatch experience in a law enforcement agency, and functions under limited supervision as opposed to direct supervision and training .) LATERAL INCENTIVE:  $6,000 hiring incentive to lateral Dispatchers with a valid POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate $2k at time of hire    $2k upon successful completion of training  $2k upon successful completion of probation Credit for full time service with a POST recognized agency (for vacation accrual purposes) 7% Longevity Pay for employees with ten (10) years of sworn law enforcement service 10% Longevity Pay for employees with twenty (20) years of sworn law enforcement service See  POA MOU...

OPPORTUNITY     THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING A CRIME ANALYST I/II OPEN: September 23, 2026CLOSE: Continuous - Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.FIRST REVIEW: October 14, 2026 NOTE: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, applications received by October 14, 2026, will be included in the first review. Applications received after that date may be considered in future review batches. WHO WE ARE:  The City of Santa Maria is a full-service City with a City Council/City Manager form of government with over 700 employees, and serves approximately 112,208 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America...

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. The Security Professional Branch Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, finance, retail, and more. Join our world-class team and take the next step in your career with a role that offers hands-on experience, diverse work environments, and the opportunity to build a strong foundation with a leader in the security industry. In this role, you can expect to work 30–40 hours per week, offering steady income and opportunities for growth. Your schedule will vary week to week, based on a combination of manager-assigned shifts and those you pick up through our Earn More,...

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. The Security Professional Branch Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, finance, retail, and more. Join our world-class team and take the next step in your career with a role that offers hands-on experience, diverse work environments, and the opportunity to build a strong foundation with a leader in the security industry. In this role, you can expect to work 30–40 hours per week, offering steady income and opportunities for growth. Your schedule will vary week to week, based on a combination of manager-assigned shifts and those you pick up through our Earn More,...

Description SALARY / BENEFITS:  $75,408.32 - $96,158.40 Annually, plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.  BENEFITS OVERVIEW:  Vacation:  12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment. Holidays:  12 days per year.  Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.   Health Plan:  Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.  On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 2. For County benefits, please visit here. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate. The Probation Department is...

Description PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.   ***********************************   Note:  This recruitment is for  regular employees  of another public agency operating a personnel merit system in the State of California.     If, after reviewing the job description of the position you are requesting a lateral transfer, you believe you meet the employment standards, submit a Lateral Transfer application. Keep in mind that the County of Santa Barbara may not have current vacancies for every job classification available.    For a complete list of job classifications, please visit the County of Santa Barbara’s Job & Salary Information.    A separate application is required for each job classification you are interested in applying to as a lateral transfer.   *********************************** SALARY / BENEFITS:   Salary : $75,666.45 - $96,487.56 Annually, plus...

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...

ACADEMY GRADUATE INCENTIVES $5,000 hiring incentive ($2,500 at time of hire / $2,500 upon successful completion probation, 12 months).  Relocation incentive for candidates outside of the area.  OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS: Assistance through the recertification course may be available. Please see the SELECTION PROCESS below for required attachment(s) to the electronic application. Applicants will not be able to "submit" the application, without first electronically attaching the required documents. The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in the Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. This growing department currently has 180 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Come join our hard working and innovative team!   If you have further job-related questions please contact staff in the Training and Recruitment Bureau at 805-928-3781 x2144. If you are experiencing any technical (computer related)...

Open: Continuous Physical Agility/PELLETB Testing: Monthly  Interview Date: TBD  Anticipated Start Date: Approx. 4-5 weeks before academy start date ****Applicants for this Police Trainee recruitment may attend the early Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 academy at the Allan Hancock College Lompoc Campus. *THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALL CANDIDATES WHO HAVE NOT YET BEEN TO A BASIC CA LAW  ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY* Please contact staff in the Training and Recruitment Bureau at 805-928-3781 x2144 for specific job-related questions. If you are experiencing any technical (computer related) difficulties, please call the NEOGOV help line for technical assistance at 1-877-204-4442.   Santa Maria Police Department Recruitment Website The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in the Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. This growing department currently has 165 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Come join our...

Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Security Officer Flex Healthcare Rate: $25.00 an hour Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're...

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SECURITY OFFICER 3 Security Officers are dedicated security professionals with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced high-tech environment. Security Officers work as a team, patrolling the company’s properties via vehicle and foot and/or ensuring security at a series of fixed locations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain proficiency/awareness of static guard post duties Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX...

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SECURITY OFFICER 3  Security Officers are dedicated security professionals with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced high-tech environment. Security Officers work as a team, patrolling the company’s properties via vehicle and foot and/or ensuring security at a series of fixed locations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain proficiency/awareness of static guard post duties Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers Conduct advanced research and analysis...

As a Deputy Sheriff with the County of San Luis Obispo, you are responsible for patrolling assigned areas for the maintenance of order and the protection of life and property.  This involves a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to, reporting to scenes of disturbances, accidents, or reported crimes, making preliminary investigations, issuing citations, and arresting lawless persons.  Additionally, you are involved in serving warrants and other legal papers, escorting and transporting criminals and psychopathic persons, and participating in raids.  In this role, you may act as bailiff in Superior Court or in Municipal Court.  The County has attractive pay and benefits options for lateral employees including $3,000 in bilingual bonuses, a monthly bilingual stipend, career incentive pay and accelerated vacation accrual based on related experience.   Click here , for more information on the incentives available for Deputy Sheriff....

  he Sheriff's Office is recruiting  to fill positions with  experienced  Lateral Dispatchers at the Dispatcher II/III level. As a Dispatcher, you are responsible for monitoring, receiving, and dispatching routine and emergency radio communications to and from Sheriff's patrol units and other law enforcement or public safety agencies. To effectively accomplish these tasks, you will be involved in securing and recording information as to the nature of a reported problem and identifying the exact location. You will be operating a CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) computer terminal to obtain or verify information and maintaining required logs of calls and incidents.  Additionally, you will prepare reports, provide information and assistance to the public, and determine availability and location of patrol units to dispatch. The County of San Luis Obispo's Sheriff's Dispatch Center provides coverage to San Luis...

This posting states its location as San Luis Obispo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: C. E. A. Ready to Lead When It Matters Most? At the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), our mission is bigger than responding to emergencies, we help California prepare for what’s next.We’re looking for an accomplished executive leader to join the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) as Deputy Superintendent. This is an opportunity to shape the future of emergency management and public safety training across California and make a direct impact on the people and communities who depend on it. About CSTI The California Specialized Training Institute is a critical component of Cal OES that operates year-round from our main campus in San Luis Obispo, Cal OES headquarters in Sacramento, and training sites across the state. We deliver over 150 specialized courses covering emergency management,...

Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Security Officer Flex Hospital Rate: $25.00 an hour Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're...

Company Overview:   Inter-Con is one of the largest privately held security companies in the world, employing tens of thousands of individuals not only throughout the United States, but also across 20 countries and four continents. We provide large-scale, comprehensive security solutions to businesses, governments and public utilities whose security needs exceed the capabilities of traditional “guard companies.” At Inter-Con, we commit to security excellence and are proud to be “ Everywhere that Security Matters. ”   We maintain a distinguished client list which includes federal, state, and local governments, multinational corporations, public utilities, and high net worth individuals. Internationally, we have developed into the premier provider of diplomatic security services, safeguarding dozens of United States Embassies and other embassy locations around the world.  Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is an affirmative action...

Employment Opportunity Inter-Con is searching for aspiring individuals to join our thriving team of Security Officers. You’ll work as a member of a close team to form the backbone of the broad security services Inter-Con provides its valued clients every day. Specific benefits include: · Competitive pay. · Recognition and Reward Programs. · Training and Career Development. · Opportunities for Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan. · Uniform and equipment provided. · Additional benefits vary depending on position. About Inter-Con Security Passion :  Joining the Inter-Con family is an opportunity for growth in an environment that truly cares for its employees. People :  We have transitioned thousands of officers into successful careers in law enforcement, government services, foreign affairs and many more. Partner with us to begin a journey...