THE POSITION: Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, directs all the activities of the Police Department. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE OR IN PERSON AT:
http://www.bakersfieldcity.us
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 

OPENING DATE: 11/5/25  | CLOSING DATE: 12/3/25 

The Bakersfield Police Department is pleased to announce the release of JOINBPD.us, a first-hand look into the process of becoming a Bakersfield Police Officer. For further information regarding job specifications and additional phases of the recruitment process, we encourage you to take a look at our New and Interactive website! Please join us in our continued pursuit to uphold the values of our citizens and be The Sound of Something Better.

Open/Continuous:

Police Officer Trainee
Salary Range:
$4,217.03 – $5,126.16 monthly

Police Officer – Academy Graduate/Lateral
Salary Range:
$5,280.08 – $6,431.19 monthly

INCENTIVES
Police Trainee

• $4,500.00 Hiring Bonus – Also Applies to Academy Graduate/Lateral
• Uniforms and Equipment
• Paid Academy

*The following Incentives will also apply upon graduation from Police Academy*

 Police Officer – Academy Graduate/Lateral

• Longevity Pay
• Education Reimbursement
• Personal Patrol Vehicle Program
• Uniform Allowance