Police Officer (Lateral)

Brentwood Police Officer Approved Cost of Living & Equity Adjustments Effective July 1, 2026 - 3% (COLA 3%) To review the recently adopted Brentwood Police Officer's Association Memorandum of Understanding please click here. The City of Brentwood is currently accepting applications on a continuous basis for candidates who have completed the CA Basic P.O.S.T. Academy. The Brentwood Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals who are eager to work in a city and department that prides itself on professionalism and community support. The Brentwood Police Department is a progressive agency that provides its police officers with the best equipment, training, and tools necessary to do the job. The Brentwood Police Department has a long successful history of hiring lateral officers who are seeking a better balance between work and family. For more information about the position, please view the full Police Officer job description. Learn more about the Brentwood Police Department: Click HERE to watch a short video about the department. Click HERE to visit the Brentwood Police Department Recruiting website and explore career opportunities, hiring information, and what it's like to serve our community. Qualifications Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and graduation from a P.O.S.T. approved police academy. College level course work and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable. An Associate's degree is highly desirable. Experience: Some work experience as a California peace officer or other work experience that demonstrates a general aptitude for police work. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid driver's license. Possess a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate upon completion of the probationary period. Additional certifications may be required for specialized assignments. Application Process We are currently accepting applications for lateral Police Officers on a continuous basis. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Applicants must submit the following: City of Brentwood Employment Application. Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes may also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application. The examination and recruitment process will include: A review of applications to determine if minimum qualifications for the position are met. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an Eligible List, which the Brentwood Police Department will use to schedule panel interviews with the leadership team. The eligible list is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active. The most qualified candidates from the panel interviews will be invited to a Captain's interview. Candidates who pass the Captain's interview will then proceed to a polygraph examination. Top candidates from the polygraph will be selected and authorized to begin a comprehensive background investigation process. Upon successful completion of the background investigation, a conditional job offer may be extended. Candidates will then be scheduled for medical and psychological evaluations. (Final employment is contingent upon successful completion of these evaluations.) The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Benefits The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page. City of Brentwood, CA