Police Officer (Lateral)
City of Berkeley Police Department | Berkeley, CA
Continue Your Law Enforcement Career with One of California's Most Progressive Police Departments
The City of Berkeley Police Department is seeking experienced, community-focused law enforcement professionals to join our team as Lateral Police Officers. If you're a California POST-certified officer or recent academy graduate looking to advance your career, Berkeley offers competitive pay, exceptional benefits, specialized assignments, and a department committed to innovation, diversity, and community policing.
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Why Join Berkeley PD?
- Up to $202,138 annually as a Top Step Officer with incentive pays
- Up to $25,000 hiring bonus for qualified lateral officers
- Starting salary based on years of sworn service
- CalPERS retirement (3% @ 55 for eligible classic members)
- Employer-paid medical coverage for you and your family
- Dental coverage for you and your family
- $1,400 annual uniform allowance
- 15 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid on-duty workouts and wellness program
- 4/10 or 3/12.5 work schedules
- Premium pay opportunities including Field Training Officer, Special Response Team, Homicide, POST certificates, bilingual pay, and longevity pay
Career Opportunities
Berkeley officers serve in a variety of specialized assignments, including:
- Patrol
- Investigations
- Traffic Enforcement
- Youth & Family Services
- School Resource Officer
- Community Services
- Internal Affairs
- Crisis Intervention
- Field Training Officer
- Homicide
- Special Response Team
- Hostage Negotiator
- Firearms & Defensive Tactics Instruction
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Have completed a California POST Basic Academy within the past three years or
- Possess a California POST Basic Certificate and have successfully completed probation with a California law enforcement agency within the past three years
- Have at least 60 college semester units
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid California driver's license
- Meet California POST standards for background, medical, and psychological fitness
Hiring Process
Applicants must submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. Final candidates will complete a comprehensive background investigation, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical examination, and psychological evaluation before appointment.
Join Berkeley PD
Serve a diverse, engaged community while building your career with one of the nation's most respected police departments. The City of Berkeley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $202,138.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
