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Police Officer (All Levels)

$124.3k - $167.81k

City of Palo Alto

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: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


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

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:
  • Minimum of 21 years of age.
  • 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 .

Supplemental Information
Salary Range
  • Police Officer Trainee: $124,300.80 Annually
  • Police Officer Academy Graduate: $129,854.40 - $167,814.40 Annually
  • 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.
See our Benefits at a Glance Booklet for more details.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking
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Which Police Officer position are you applying to:
  • Police Officer Trainee
  • Police Officer Academy Graduate
  • Police Officer Lateral

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