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Police Employment Opportunities

If you are a law enforcement professional interested in a new department, or are simply ready for a new and challenging career, the time to act is now.  We are actively recruiting for the following positions at the Walnut Creek Police Department.  You can apply on-line to expedite the process.  We've been doing a lot to simplify and expedite the process of getting you hired, and now is a great time to look into this opportunity.  Some job classifications have the flexibility of both 4- 10 hour or 3- 12.5 hour shifts, P.E.R.S. 3% at 50 retirement, and all full-time positions have a generous benefits package.

Police Officer (Lateral and Academy graduates only):  $70,637 - $85,821/yr...Applications continuously accepted

Police Dispatcher (Lateral Only) $57,249 - $68,904... Applications continuously accepted

For a complete list of job openings, go to the City of Walnut Creek Job Opportunities webpage!
 

Our employment opportunities can, and do change quickly.  If the position you are interested in is not open at the moment, you can fill out an online interest card and we will notify you when we are again recruiting.

We also accept applications for Reserve Police Officer, a volunteer, part-time position within the department.  If you would like to be involved in law enforcement but not necessarily considering a full-time career change, this might be an alternative to consider. 

Reserve Police Officer:   Volunteer/Unpaid Applications continuously accepted