Police Officer (Lateral)

Salary : $126,152.00 - $153,254.40 Annually
Location : 123 Main Street, P.O. Box 520, Pleasanton, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Department: Police
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 4000

The City of Pleasanton is seeking Police Officers for the Police Department.
CONTACT A RECRUITER: if you would like to schedule a ride along, have questions, or would like to learn more about the process of joining the City of Pleasanton Police Department:

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If you are a lateral from another agency, apply here: Police Lateral.

If you have not attended the Academy and would like to become a Police Officer, apply here: Police Recruit.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a community that values service, safety, and professionalism? The City of Pleasanton is looking for motivated, ethical, and community-focused individuals to join our Police Department as Police Officers . In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will protect life and property, prevent crime, enforce laws, conduct investigations, solve problems, and build positive relationships with residents, businesses, and visitors. Pleasanton Police Officers play an essential role in maintaining public trust while delivering high-quality service in one of the safest and most desirable communities in the Bay Area.

We're Looking For Someone Who is:

• Motivated to serve the Pleasanton community with integrity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions in rapidly evolving situations.
• Honest, ethical, and able to maintain high personal and professional standards, including good moral character.
• Able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, and diverse members of the community.
• Committed to continuous learning, adaptability, and excellence in public service.

In This Role, You Will:

• Protect life and property, enforce state and local laws, and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Investigate crimes and incidents, collect and preserve evidence, document case facts, and conduct follow-up as needed.
• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle or on foot to deter crime, identify hazards, and project the threat of apprehension.
• Investigate traffic incidents, enforce parking and moving violations, and direct traffic when necessary.
• Provide emergency aid and assistance, maintain peace during public gatherings and conflict situations, and support the public with a wide variety of service needs.
• Prepare reports, participate in court proceedings, and present case evidence when required.
• Build positive relationships with community members through problem-solving and community-oriented policing.
• May have opportunities over time to serve in specialized assignments such as Criminal Investigations, Traffic Unit, School Resource Officer, Personnel & Training, Community Service, K-9 Handler, or specialized collateral assignments such as Field Training Officer, SWAT/CNT, CSI, EVOC Instructor, Peer Support, and others.

A Few Reasons You'll Love Working with Us:

• You will have the opportunity to serve a community that is consistently recognized as one of the safest and most desirable places to live in the Bay Area.
• You will join a department that values professionalism, innovation, leadership, teamwork, and employee wellness.
• You will benefit from extensive training that exceeds California POST minimum requirements.
• You will have access to numerous specialized assignments and long-term career development opportunities.
• You will work in an environment that emphasizes empathy, fairness, service, transparency, and innovative problem-solving.

A Few Challenges You Might Face:

• Making sound decisions during rapidly evolving, high-risk, and stressful incidents.
• Balancing proactive law enforcement with compassionate, community-oriented policing.
• Adapting to evolving laws, technology, and community expectations.
• Developing expertise across a wide variety of situations, from traffic collisions to complex criminal investigations.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to handle stressful or hazardous situations effectively.
• Committed to ethical behavior, public service, and enforcing the law fairly and professionally.
• Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Able to write clearly and accurately, follow oral and written instructions, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Able to build trust with diverse community members while demonstrating initiative, accountability, compassion, and high moral character.

For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link Police Officer.
About the Police Department
The Pleasanton Police Department is committed to protecting life, preventing crime, and enhancing the quality of life in our community. The department is organized into three divisions. The Operations Division, the Investigations Division, and the Support Services Division. The Operations Division includes patrol, the Traffic Unit, and the Alternate Response Unit (ARU). The Investigation Division manages the Criminal Investigations Unit, Youth and Community Services, Personnel and Training, Special Enforcement Unit as well as our Community Outreach and social media. This division is also responsible for in-service training and certified courses to ensure compliance with Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and applicable educational mandates for all sworn and civilian police personnel. The Support Services Division includes Dispatch, Records and is responsible for public records management.


The department also offers numerous collateral assignments including SWAT, K-9, Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), and many others.
For more information about the Pleasanton Police Department, visit the Pleasanton Police Department website in the following link: Join Pleasanton!
For information about the City of Pleasanton, visit the City website in the following link: City of Pleasanton.

Competitive Pay

• Base Salary Range: $126,152 - $153,254 annually
• Special Assignment Pay: Up to 5% (depending on assignment; not limited to one assignment)
• POST Pay: Up to 7% (depending on certification: 5% for Intermediate and 7& for Advanced)
• Holiday In-Lieu Pay: 7.5%
• Education Incentive: up to 5% (depending on degree: 2.5% for AA, 5% for BA/BS/MA/MS)
• Bilingual Pay: $100 per pay period
• Longevity Pay: 2% at 8 years, 4% at 12 years, minimum 2 and 4 years with Pleasanton PD
• Shift Differential Pay: 3% for select shifts
• Specialty Assignment Pay for Select Assignments: 5% per Assignment, up to 10%) Qualifying assignments: Field Training Officer, SWAT, Hostage Negotiation Team, Motors, Detective and Crime Scene Investigator
• On-Call Pay: 15% of base salary while on-call

Premium Benefits

• Health Coverage: Generous medical, dental, and vision plans with City contributions, four health plans to choose from
• Retirement: CalPERS Pension of 2.7% at 57, 3% at 55 for Classic Members
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage: $50,000
• Short/Long Term Disability Plan
• Deferred Compensation: City contribution of0.5% to 457(b)

Time Off & Leave

• Vacation: Starts at 80 hours/year (up to 200 hours), increases with tenure. Two weeks Paid Time Off in addition to vacation hours
• Sick Leave: 96 hours/year, 8 hours per month
• Vacation Sell Back Program: Up to 120 hours annually

Career Perks

• Uniform Allowance: $1,500 annually, initial uniforms fully paid
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to annual registration fees levied by CSUEB
• Training Opportunities: Paid professional development and certifications

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible Scheduling: 3/12 and 4/10 shifts available
• Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Program and peer support

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Prior experience in law enforcement and successful completion of some college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.

Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Certification: Must possess a Basic Certificate from P.O.S.T. at the time of appointment to Police Officer.

Vision/Hearing: 20/100 uncorrected vision in each eye, correctable to 20/30 or better. Must have normal color vision as established from an established color vision test, and no hearing loss over 25 db in the 500, 1000, 2000 frequency range. No loss over 45 db in the 3000 or 4000 range as revealed by standard auditory test.

License: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license and proof of auto liability insurance is required.

Background Investigation: Satisfactory completion of a thorough background investigation. Must have not been convicted for a crime which could have resulted in state or federal imprisonment.

Pre-Employment Testing : Successful completion of drug screen, medical, psychological, and polygraph examinations.

Recruitment Process


This examination is open to candidates with one (1) year in a California law enforcement agency and possession of a current Basic California P.O.ST Certificate. If you have less than one year experience as a sworn police officer, please apply as a Police Officer - Academy Graduate.

• One (1) year in a California law enforcement agency as defined in Penal Code 830.1 and 830.2, within the last thirty-six (36) months and possession of a current Basic California P.O.ST Certificate.
• Out-of-state applicants with at least eight-teen (18) months as a full-time sworn Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff, and have passed a probationary period, will be required to obtain a valid POST Basic Course Waiver prior to appointment. For more information on the Basic Course Waiver process, please call the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Training Bureau at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

*Effective January 1, 2023, all candidates for peace officer are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. (SB 960)

WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND MILITARY VETERANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Application: To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at Click on "Job Opportunities".

SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN

Deadline for Filing:

Continuous
Review of Minimum Qualifications

Continuous
Pre-Employment Assessment:

TBD
Chief's Interview

TBD

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

Competitive Pay

• Base Salary Range: $126,152 - $153,254 annually
• Special Assignment Pay: Up to 5% (depending on assignment; not limited to one assignment)
• POST Pay: Up to 7% (depending on certification: 5% for Intermediate and 7& for Advanced)
• Holiday In-Lieu Pay: 7.5%
• Education Incentive: up to 5% (depending on degree: 2.5% for AA, 5% for BA/BS/MA/MS)
• Bilingual Pay: $100 per pay period
• Longevity Pay: 2% at 8 years, 4% at 12 years, minimum 2 and 4 years with Pleasanton PD
• Shift Differential Pay: 3% for select shifts
• Specialty Assignment Pay for Select Assignments: 5% per Assignment, up to 10%) Qualifying assignments: Field Training Officer, SWAT, Hostage Negotiation Team, Motors, Detective and Crime Scene Investigator
• On-Call Pay: 15% of base salary while on-call

Premium Benefits

• Health Coverage: Generous medical, dental, and vision plans with City contributions, four health plans to choose from
• Retirement: CalPERS Pension of 2.7% at 57, 3% at 55 for Classic Members
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage: $50,000
• Short/Long Term Disability Plan
• Deferred Compensation: City contribution of0.5% to 457(b)

Time Off & Leave

• Vacation: Starts at 80 hours/year (up to 200 hours), increases with tenure. Two weeks Paid Time Off in addition to vacation hours
• Sick Leave: 96 hours/year, 8 hours per month
• Vacation Sell Back Program: Up to 120 hours annually

Career Perks

• Uniform Allowance: $1,500 annually, initial uniforms fully paid
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to annual registration fees levied by CSUEB
• Training Opportunities: Paid professional development and certifications

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible Scheduling: 3/12 and 4/10 shifts available
• Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Program and peer support

01


The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. We regret that candidates who fail to complete the employment application or this Supplemental Questionnaire will be eliminated from the examination process. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to obtain enough job-related information to enable us to select the most qualified candidates to continue in the examination process for this position. Therefore, it is critical that all information requested be provided. Do you certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge and understand that falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you currently employed as a Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff in the State of California and have been continuously employed in that position for at least one (1) year, within the last thirty-six (36) months? If yes, you would be considered a Lateral Officer.

• Yes
• No

03


Are you an out of state applicant with at least 18 months as a full-time sworn Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff, and have passed a probationary period?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have an active Basic California P.O.S.T certificate? (If yes, please attach a copy of your academy certificate).

• Yes
• No

05


Have you successful completed college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field?

• Yes
• No

Required Question