Police Officer (Lateral)

Police Officer

Hiring Incentive Program! Lateral officers are eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $20,000, a housing assistance loan of up to $60,000, a moving allowance of up to $10,000, additional vacation leave, and vacation accrual rate enhancement! This recruitment is for lateral police officers. To be considered a lateral officer, candidates must meet all of the following conditions:

• Be currently employed as a peace officer by a state police agency at the time of application
• Have at least two years of experience, including one year of patrol officer experience with a municipality, Sheriff's Office, or equivalent
• Possess a California POST Basic Certificate or a Basic Course Waiver at the time a conditional offer of employment to the position of police officer.

Note: Officers that meet the first two criteria, but do not meet the third, may be eligible to be hired as a police officer recruit and receive all of the applicable wages and benefits associated with that position, including sponsorship through a POST requalification course.

The City of Paso Robles was incorporated in 1889 as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. As of January 1, 2025, the City's population has grown to approximately 31,061, reflecting consistent growth over recent years as more residents are drawn to the City's high quality of life, strong community identity, and comprehensive municipal services.

The City is a full-service municipality, meaning it provides a wide range of essential public services directly to its residents. These include police and fire protection, emergency medical response, water and wastewater utilities, parks and recreation, planning and development services, public works, and community enrichment programs. The City is committed to delivering responsive, effective, and efficient services that enhance the well-being of its residents and support a safe, sustainable, and vibrant community.

The governing body consists of a five-member City Council: the Mayor, elected at large by the voters of the City; and four Councilmembers elected by district. Voters also elect one City Treasurer at-large. All six elected positions are non-partisan. The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is authorized to appoint all non-elected employees, with the exception of the City Attorney.

The City operates with a total annual budget of $148.5 million for fiscal year 2026-27 and employs 311.97 full-time equivalent positions across the departments of Administrative Services, City Manager's Office, Community Development, Community Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Police, Public Works, and Utilities.