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Stockton Police Department - 22 East Market Street, Stockton, CA 95202

Stockton Police Officer Careers

Photograph of Bike UnitThe Stockton Police Department is dedicated to making a difference in our community. The Department is comprised of over 400 sworn Officers and over 200 civilian personnel. Working as a Police Officer in Stockton is very rewarding and offers a variety of opportunities.

As an Officer with the Stockton Police Department, you will patrol assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property. You will enforce state, local, and federal laws and ordinances; restore order; protect life; and maintain peace in our community. Stockton Police Officers are certified through the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).


Thank you for your interest in the Stockton Police Department.
Unfortunately, we are currently not hiring or accepting applications for Police Officer positions. However, we do anticipate hiring again in the near future.

If you would like to be contacted when Police Officer positions open,
please fill out the interest form on the link
below. We will inform you by e-mail when applications
are again being accepted.

Link to Interest Form

If you have already tested with the Stockton Police Department and are currently on the frozen eligibility list, you will remain eligible for one year from your eligibility date. As positions become open, background investigations will be assigned by list ranking.

If you have any questions about your current ranking
and/or eligibility expiration, please contact the
City of Stockton Human Resources Department at (209) 937-7570.

Updated September 11, 2008.