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OFFICER
CAREERS

Every police officer at Berkeley PD is unique in their own way. What do we have in common? We rise to the occasion and we keep a level head while protecting the city we care about. Becoming a police officer is not always an easy feat, but at Berkeley PD we support you every step of the way.

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding law enforcement career, then you’re in the right place. Take a look at open police officer career options and apply today. You belong in Berkeley.

POLICE
LATERAL

  • Top Step Officer with incentive pays 169K, $14,107 a month

  • Classic CalPERS Retirement 3% at 55 depending on individual eligibility

  • City pays full medical for you and your family: Kaiser Platinum Plan (zero cost to you), cash in lieu if you don’t elect city coverage

  • City Delta Dental Plan for you and your family: 90% coverage, $3K annual dental, $3K lifetime orthodontics

  • $1400 annual uniform allowance

  • Special assignments w/ premium pay

  • Bilingual Pay 5%

  • Longevity Pay: 3%- 10 years and 5%- 20 years

  • POST Certificate Pay: 5% Intermediate, 7% Advanced

  • CIT Pay: 2% all officers

  • Paid on-duty workouts

  • Generous vacation accruals based on years of service- Lateral years accepted

  • 14 Paid holidays and 3 floating holidays

  • 4/10 or 3/12.5 work schedule

  • Customized wellness program partnered with O2X offers: on site specialist, personal trainer, readiness assessments, and online tools

APPLY NOW

ENTRY
LEVEL

  • In Academy Salary 89K, $7,484 a month
  • After Academy Graduation 111K (with 2% CIT), $9,328 a month
  • Academy recruits have salary and expenses paid
  • New Hires CalPERS Retirement 2.7% at 57
  • City pays full medical for you and your family: Kaiser Platinum Plan (zero cost to you), cash in lieu if you don’t elect city coverage
  • City Delta Dental Plan for you and your family: 90% coverage, $3K annual dental, $3K lifetime orthodontics
  • $1400 annual uniform allowance
  • Special assignments w/ premium pay
  • Bilingual Pay 5%
  • Paid on-duty workouts
  • Generous vacation accruals
  • 14 Paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
  • 4/10 or 3/12.5 work schedule
  • Customized wellness program partnered with O2X offers: on site specialist, personal trainer, readiness assessments, and online tools
APPLY NOW

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:

* = PREMIUM PAY

  • *Homicide
  • Robbery
  • Youth & Family Services
  • School Resource Officer
  • Sex Crimes
  • Domestic Violence
  • Property Crimes
  • Traffic Enforcement
  • Community Service
  • Internal Affairs
  • Personnel & Training
  • Explosive Ordinance Tech
  • *Special Response Team
  • *Hostage Negotiator
  • *Field Training Officer
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Firearms and Tactics Instructor
  • Defensive Tacticts Instructor
  • Background Investigator
  • Peer Support
  • Bike Officer
  • Public Information Officer

Have questions on becoming a police officer?

Reach out to one of our recruiters today and learn more about your next Berkeley police officer career. 

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