Career Opportunities

We offer:

Excellent pay and benefits. Current Police Officer range $4,425.95 - $5,379.76. Salary step at appointment depends on qualification

PERS 3% @50 retirement , single highest year, city paid 9%
3% Deferred Compensation matching
4-10 plan for most assignments, including patrol with alternating weekends off.

Incentive pay for Education, Special Assignments, and Bilingual

Performance Incentive Bonus up to $3,000 per year

Special assignments: SWAT, Motors, K-9, SIU, CINT, Bicycles, SRO, etc.

State-of-the-art automation

World-class equipment

New 51,000 square foot police station and city jail.

And great community support!

We value:

Prior law enforcement experience
College education
Spanish and other bilingual skills
People skills
Diverse cultural backgrounds
Writing skills

And a can-do, proactive personality!

Lodi PD is a full service police department providing professional protection and superior service to our community of 63,000 residents in the Central Valley of California. We are proud of the fact that we were practicing Community Oriented Policing long before it was fashionable, and this is in no small part of why we enjoy a low crime rate and excellent quality of life. We are dedicated to providing the finest policing product available anywhere, to all of the residents and visitors in our community.

We anticipate substantial opportunities for advancement as our new 3% @50 PERS retirement takes effect.

If you would like to join us- NOW IS THE TIME!
Please Contact:
Sgt. Chris Jacobson 209-333-6861 or
Cpl. Val Chaban 209-333-6856

Applicants must possess a basic P.O.S.T. certificate or be enrolled in a P.O.S.T. Academy to be eligible.

One of our recruiters will contact you if you wish!

Tryouts are coming up…don’t miss your shot at Joining Our Team!

FAQS:

What kind of Equipment do we supply our officers with?

All of our patrol vehicles are equipped with:

First quality emergency warning and radio systems
AR-15 rifles

Cellular phones

Mobile PC’s with touch screen commands

Currently installing moving radar units

Our black and whites are second to none!

Officers receive a full equipment issue, including:

.40 caliber pistols

Rechargeable flashlights

Body armor

Spectra camera kits

Print kits

First year uniform allowance ($950) paid in full at appointment

Unless you really like gadgets, there is virtually nothing to buy!

What about Automation?

Several years ago, former Chief Larry Hansen made a large scale commitment to fully automating the Lodi Police Department. We are now operating an NT network system, with PC’s at every workstation. Our patrol units are equipped with mobile PC’s that perform all of the traditional MDT functions, and automated report writing which is transmitted over a wireless system. Our patrol units are truly a "mobile office."

Hate paper? We’re getting rid of a lot of it!

What’s the story on Training?

Our 4-10 shift plan offers a great opportunity to schedule regular in-service training to all of our personnel, which we do 6 times a year. In addition, we send personnel to a variety of POST schools all over the state. It is our belief that constant exposure to the latest law enforcement techniques benefits our Officers, our Department and our Community.

If you are looking to expand your knowledge base, we’re the place to start!

I’d start on Patrol, right? What’s it like?

Our patrol officers are some of the best trained, equipped, and supported anywhere. They enjoy an officer-to-citizen ratio that’s higher than most departments. This allows them to focus on Community Oriented Policing and problem solving. We don’t have a separate COP unit- its simply a basic part of every officer’s every day work. Our crime rate is low, and it stays that way in part because our officers have the time to be proactive. We also have a wide variety of special units that support our District officers.

Tell me about Special Assignments.

Lodi PD offers a wide variety of Special Assignments, including:

Traffic- Four full time and two part time motors, and along with a well developed MAIT (Major accident investigation team)

SWAT- A twelve member team, fully equipped, and with a major emphasis on training

K-9- Our four member team also trains and competes a on regular basis

SRO- We currently have an officer full time in each of our two high schools, with another on the way for the middle schools

Automation- We have a sworn officer who maintains our entire computer network, and we value advanced computer skills in our people

SIU- Our seven member Special Investigations Unit handles narcotics and vice, along with a variety of specialized enforcement efforts

Bicycles- We currently have two full time bicycle officers, riding top of the line equipment, who patrol our thriving downtown area

FTO- Our FTO’s are Corporals, a promotional rank, who work patrol and administrative assignments. They function as field supervisors on an as-needed basis. This is a great career path for future advancement!

Reserve Police Officer- We currently have 7 Reserve Officers who work Patrol with Reserve Advisors, Corporals, and Officers. Our reserves are issued the same top of the line equipment as our Officers.

Dispatcher/Jailer- We currently have 16 Dispatcher/Jailers working 12 hours shifts. Special assignments can include: Field Evidence Technician, Critical Incident Negations, Court Liaison, and Communication Training Officer.

For Dispatch/Jailer recruiting information, contact Dispatcher Maria Aragon, or Dispatcher Jane Randolph.

Most of our special assignments receive 4.5 % stackable incentive pay.

If you want a variety of challenges, we have them here!

What’s the City like?

Lodi is a great place to live and work. It’s a thriving city with a full range of amenities. Situated in the heart of our expanding wine country. We are surrounded by vineyards and farmland. We have affordable housing, excellent schools, a low crime rate, and a friendly town. Our downtown revitalization has created a visiting and enjoyment center that is the envy of many cities our size. We are also strategically located between Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Yosemite. There is lot more to learn by visiting the Lodi Convention and Visitors Bureau at http://www.visitlodi.com/.

We call it Livable, Loveable Lodi…we’re sure you’ll agree!

What about my spouse, are there career opportunities available in the area?

We recognize that relocating often involves more than one occupation. Lodi is a vital community offering a variety of jobs. For those in the medical field, Lodi Memorial Hospital is currently recruiting for nurses and other professionals. Educators can seek employment with the outstanding Lodi Unified School District. Our other major employers include General Mills and Pacific Coast Producers.

Something for everyone!

If you like what you see, we’d like to hear from you. Contact our Recruiting Services for more information or an application and maybe you can….

Join Our Winning Team!

Employment Application
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The men & women of the Lodi Police Department invite career-minded law enforcement professionals to Join Our Winning Team!