Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Brentwood, CA; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brentwood Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to join a team dedicated to professionalism and community support. Lateral officers are welcomed to apply as part of a department known for its commitment to training and equipment that enable officers to perform at the highest level.

Applicants should have completed the CA Basic P.O.S.T. Academy and possess a valid driver’s license; an Associate’s degree is highly desirable and certifications may be required for specialized

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

CA Peace Officer Experience

Education

Twelfth Grade + P.O.S.T. Academy

Associate's Degree Desirable

Job description

Position Information

Approved Cost of Living & Equity Adjustments

Effective July 1, 2026 - 3% (COLA 3%)

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.

Learn More About The Brentwood Police Department

• Watch a short video about the department.
• 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 -

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.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].

The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources/salary-and-benefits-overview