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