POLICE OFFICER
CAREERS
Every police officer at Berkeley PD is unique in their own way. What do we have in common? We rise to the occasion and we keep a level head while protecting the city we care about. Becoming a police officer is not always an easy feat, but at Berkeley PD we support you every step of the way.
If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding law enforcement career, then you’re in the right place. Take a look at open police officer career options and apply today. You belong in Berkeley.
POLICE
LATERAL
Lateral Signing Bonus $25,000
Top Step Officer with incentive pays 202K, $16,844 a month
Starting salary step based on lateral years of service
Classic CalPERS Retirement 3% at 55 depending on individual eligibility
City pays full medical for you and your family: Kaiser Platinum Plan (zero cost to you)
Cash in lieu if you don’t elect city coverage
City Delta Dental Plan for you and your family: 90% coverage, $3K annual dental, $3K lifetime orthodontics
$1400 annual uniform allowance
Special assignments w/ premium pay
Homicide Detective
Special Response Team
Hostage Negotiator
Field Training Officer
Bilingual Pay 5%
Longevity Pay: 3% per- 8, 12, 15, 18 years (12% total)
POST Certificate Pay: 5% Intermediate, 7% Advanced
CIT/ KIND Pay: CIT 2% + KIND 4% all officers
Paid on-duty workouts
Free 100K Life Insurance
Generous vacation accruals based on years of service — Lateral years accepted
15 Paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
4/10 or 3/12.5 work schedule
Sick pay with conversion into retiree medical trust
Customized wellness program partnered with O2X offers: on site specialist, personal trainer, readiness assessments, and online tools
Entry
Level
New Hire Signing Bonus $12,000
In Academy $8,013 a month
After Academy Graduation $11,248 a month
Top Step Officer with incentive pays 202K, $16,844 a month
Academy recruits have salary and expenses paid
New Hires CalPERS Retirement 2.7% at 57
City pays full medical for you and your family: Kaiser Platinum Plan (zero cost to you)
Cash in lieu if you don’t elect city coverage
City Delta Dental Plan for you and your family: 90% coverage, $3K annual dental, $3K lifetime orthodontics
$1400 annual uniform allowance
Special assignments w/ premium pay
Bilingual Pay 5%
Paid on-duty workouts
Generous vacation accruals
14 Paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
4/10 or 3/12.5 work schedule
Customized wellness program partnered with O2X offers: on site specialist, personal trainer, readiness assessments, and online tools
special assignments:
* = PREMIUM PAY
*Homicide
Robbery
Youth & Family Services
School Resource Officer
Sex Crimes
Domestic Violence
Property Crimes
Traffic Enforcement
Community Service
Internal Affairs
Policy and Training
Personnel and Recruitment
Explosive Ordnance Tech
*Special Response Team
*Hostage Negotiator
*Field Training Officer
Crisis Intervention
Firearms and Tactics Instructor
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Background Investigator
Peer Support
Bike Officer
Public Information Officer
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