Police Officer (All Levels)
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Job overview
City of Palo Alto is hiring a Police Officer (All Levels). The City of Palo Alto seeks team members from all backgrounds who welcome a challenge and will uphold the mission to protect and serve the public with respect and integrity, offering great pay, benefits, specialty assignments, advancement, training, and the privilege to serve the community.
Key focus areas include Attend the POST‑certified basic academy and pass all required classes, Develop awareness of police officer functions and responsibilities during training, and Learn proper handling and firing of firearms.
Successful candidates bring Must Be 21+. Important skills include Uphold Mission Statement, Protect Public, Serve Public, Respect, and Integrity. Preferred (not required): Welcome Challenge, Community-Focused Professional, Collaborative Approach To Law Enforcement, and Sense Of Service.
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Police Officer (All Levels)
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Police Officer (All Levels)
Salary
$124,300.80 - $167,814.40 Annually
Location
Police Dept, 275 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
2024POT
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
08/12/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
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Description
We are seeking team members from all backgrounds who welcome a challenge, and who will uphold our mission statement, “To proudly protect and serve the public with respect and integrity.” We offer great pay and benefits, ample opportunities for specialty assignments and advancement, outstanding training, and the privilege to serve the community of Palo Alto.
For complete recruitment brochure, details, and department information, click here (https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71062477/police-officer-recruitment) .
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Police Officer position is a community-focused professional who embraces a collaborative approach to law enforcement. Candidates will have a sense of service, dedication, and commitment to providing quality customer service. We are seeking individuals with strong ethics and a commitment to integrity. In addition to these attributes, the ideal candidate is a critical thinker, will communicate effectively, and will demonstrate sound judgement under pressure.
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:
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Minimum of 21 years of age.
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A combination of education or experience equivalent to two years of college preferred.
Find a dedicated website sharing minimum qualifications for the range of roles available: Police Officer Trainee, Police Officer Academy Graduate, and Police Officer Lateral here (https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Police/Recruitment) .
Supplemental Information
Salary Range
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Police Officer Trainee: $124,300.80 Annually
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Police Officer Academy Graduate: $129,854.40 - $167,814.40 Annually
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Police Officer Lateral: $129,854.40 - $167,814.40 Annually
*Placement within this range is dependent upon the qualifications.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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