Police Officer (Lateral and Academy Attendee/Graduate)

Want to work in a department full of opportunities?

Become a Santa Rosa Police Officer!

7.75% for Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate

4.5% for Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate

3-5% Bilingual Pay

4-8% Master Police Officer Pay

3% COLA scheduled for early July 2025

In addition to a competitive salary, retirement through CalPERS and a generous benefits package, this position offers opportunities for special assignments with incentive pay including K9, Hostage Negotiation, Narcotics, Gangs, Property Crimes, Domestic Violence, Violent Crimes, Motorcycle Officers and SWAT. There are also extensive opportunities for career advancement and department funded training opportunities.

Hiring Incentives:

Vacation accrual rate that matches the total years of service as a Police Officer

A bank of 40 hours of sick leave at the time of hire

A bank of 80 hours of vacation leave upon successful completion of the Field Training Program.

You are encouraged to talk with the Santa Rosa Police Department Recruiting staff for additional information or questions:

SRPD Recruiting Office

(707) 543-HIRE

santarosapd.com/Careers

Why Santa Rosa?

The Santa Rosa Police Department was formed in 1867 with three "Town Marshals" and currently employs 261 employees. The Police Department is part of the City of Santa Rosa organization. The dedicated staff of the Police Department are committed to providing exceptional public safety services and taking a leadership role in building community partnerships to make our city a better, safer place to live, work and play.

In this position you will be working closely with the other officers in the department which makes this a close-knit workplace. You will also have the opportunity to respond to numerous calls for service in a variety of assignments. The Department provides officers with a primary uniform and a supplemental uniform allowance of $1,100/year. A body armor allowance of $1,500 is provided upon hire, and a $300/year thereafter.

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.