Police Officer

Are you pursuing your calling of becoming a Police Officer? The Modesto Police Department is seeking candidates ready to serve. Join our team today!

The Police Officer Recruit is responsible to participate in a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) – certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, resulting in graduation and certification, to enable the individual to become a sworn Police Officer Trainee with the City.

All applicants must submit POST-certified entrance examination test results with their application. Written verification must be on agency or academy letterhead where the test was administered and must list the test date, type of test administered, and the results. The results must show a minimum t-score of 45.0 dated within 12 months from application in order to qualify for the position with the City of Modesto.

Failure to attach Pellet B Scores will result in disqualification.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess a t-score of 45.0 or higher will be invited to the next phase of testing, which will be a physical agility examination.

• Saturday, June 13, 2026
• Friday, July 17, 2026
• Friday, August 21, 2026
• Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Friday, October 9, 2026
• Friday, November 20, 2026
• Saturday, December 12, 2026

Applicants who successfully complete the physical agility examination will be invited to stay for a selection interview with the Modesto Police Department on the same day.

• $5,000 Hiring Incentive for this position.
• $5,000 Military Hiring Incentive for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States Military and received an Honorable or General Discharge as denoted on the DD214.
• Sick/Vacation Front Loading: 20 hours of sick and 20 hours of vacation will be front loaded on date of hire.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. The City does not sponsor H-1B Visas.

• Attend classroom activities and participate in the learning process and in interactions with students and faculty to achieve a passing grade on all classroom requirements.
• Complete classroom assignments and projects, as required.
• Participate in physical activities to earn a passing grade on the POST physical agility exam.
• Participate in the firearms course to achieve a qualifying score for firearms qualification under California Penal Code Section 832.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Learn proper police procedures and methods.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine and take emergency and/or appropriate action.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks including a computer.
• Type and perform word-processing at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system including mobile dispatch terminals.
• Participate in strenuous physical activities including sufficient strength, endurance, and body flexibility to accomplish classroom requirements.
• Lift up to 75 pounds of weight.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Successfully complete POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy including classroom instruction, physical agility and use of firearms.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Experience:

None required.

Training:
High School diploma or GED equivalency. Completion of a minimum of 15 units of college coursework from an accredited college or university is desirable.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Minimum of 20 years of age at time of application.

Frequent performance of strenuous physical activities; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent bending and squatting. Lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. Constant use of overall vision. Frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact;…