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Police Department SUV
Police Officer with K9

Police Officer

View the Police Officer Recruitment Process (PDF)

Salary Range

$126,017 to $193,061
(Lower range reflects entry-level step includes holiday in lieu pay; Top step salary includes holiday in lieu pay, advanced POST certificate, night differential, and full longevity)

Incentives

  • 5% For Intermediate POST Certificate
  • 7.5% Total for Advanced POST Certificate
  • 5% Night Shift Differential
  • 6% Holiday in Lieu Pay
  • 10% Field Training Officer
  • 5% Hazard Pay (SWAT/K9/Motors)
  • 5% Field Evidence Technician Pay
  • 5% Hostage Negotiations Team
  • 5% Mobile Field Force
  • 2.5% Certified Bilingual

Other Specialties

  • Special Investigations Unit (Gangs, Auto Theft, Narcotics and Vice)
  • Detective
  • Firearms Instructor        
  • Department Armorer    
  • Chemical Agents Instructor
  • Honor Guard     
  • Peer Support Team        
  • Vehicle Operation Instructor
  • School Resource Officer
  • Terrorism Liaison Officer
  • Public Information Officer
  • Bicycle Officer
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Life Support Instructor
  • Polygraph Examiners
  • Technology Applications Group

Benefits

  • Fully funded medical, vision and dental plans for employees and dependents
  • 11 to 30 Vacation days per year
  • 12 Sick days per year
  • 3% to 15.1% Longevity Incentive Pay
  • PERS Retirement, 2.7% at 57 for New Members (10% Employee Contribution)
Communications Dispatcher at Desk
Communications Dispatcher at Desk (2)
Communications Dispatcher at Desk (3)

Communications Dispatcher

View the Communications Dispatcher Recruitment Process (PDF)

Salary Range

$107,786 to $155,856
(Lower range reflected entry-level step includes holiday in lieu pay; Top step salary includes holiday in lieu pay, night differential, and full longevity)

Benefits

  • Fully funded medical, vision and dental plans for employees and dependents
  • 11 to 30 Vacation days per year
  • 12 Sick days per year
  • 3% to 15.1% Longevity Incentive Pay
  • PERS Retirement, 2% at 62 for New Members (5.75% Employee Contribution)

Incentives

  • 2.5% Certified Bilingual
  • 5% Night Shift Differential
  • 6% Holiday in Lieu Pay