The Santa Maria Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency composed of 140 sworn peace officers/56 professional civilian staff. The Department is supported by three Police Commanders,

Candidates must have significant years of leadership/management experience to perform the job effectively. Graduation from an accredited college/university with a bachelor’s degree in public safety, law, public administration, business, or related field; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  Possession of, or eligibility for a California POST Management Certificate a requirement.

To apply, please visit our website for more info:

Peckham & McKenney
www.peckhamandmckenney.com

Filing deadline is January 12, 2025.

The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in the Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. Our city is surrounded by many attractions such as wine country, the beach, hiking / biking trails, and much more. The department consists of 180 sworn and non-sworn personnel.

Come join our hard working and innovative team!