Lateral Police Officer
City of Richmond Police Department $10,299.02 – $11,879.86/month ($123,588 – $142,558 annually)
Bring Your Experience. Make an Immediate Impact.
Ready to take your law enforcement career further? The City of Richmond Police Department is looking for experienced, currently sworn California peace officers—officers who've completed probation and are ready for the next chapter in a supportive, mission-driven department.
As a Lateral Police Officer, you'll step into a critical role: protecting people and property, preventing crime, conducting investigations, enforcing traffic laws, and serving a diverse and engaged community. Your experience matters here—and from day one, you'll have the chance to make a real difference.
Compensation & Benefits
- $123,588 – $142,558 annual base salary
- City-paid medical, dental, and vision
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and administrative leave
- CalPERS retirement contributions
- Life and disability insurance
- Tuition and professional development reimbursement
- Four weeks of paid parental leave
Who Should Apply
Currently employed sworn peace officers in California—including municipal police, sheriff's offices, CHP, or state agencies—who have successfully completed a comparable probationary period.
Minimum Qualifications
- Age 21 or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 30 semester (45 quarter) college units by appointment
- OR substitution of POST-certified academy hours (40 hours = 1 unit; documentation required)
- Valid California driver's license with satisfactory driving record
- Vision uncorrected 20/100 each eye, correctable to 20/30
- Normal color vision and hearing
- No felony convictions
- Currently employed as a California peace officer with probation completed
Automatic Disqualifiers
- Felony convictions
- Domestic violence convictions
- Crimes involving moral turpitude
- Use within the past three years of hallucinogens, psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, cocaine, methamphetamine, or heroin
Selection Process
Qualified candidates will participate in:
- Written supplemental responses
- Oral board interview
- Background investigation
- Medical and psychological evaluations
Supplemental questions may cover problem-solving experience, community engagement strategies, and your reasons for seeking a lateral transfer.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
All individuals hired on or after October 18, 2021 must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
Why Richmond?
- Competitive Bay Area compensation that respects your experience
- Strong retirement system through CalPERS
- City-paid benefits that protect you and your family
- Supportive department culture built on collaboration
- A diverse, dynamic community worth serving
Ready to Make the Move?
Bring your skills, your experience, and your commitment to a department that values all three. Apply today and continue your career with Richmond PD.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10,299.02 - $11,879.86 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
