Public Services Officer

Join the Santa Monica Police Department as a Public Services Officer (PSO)!

Looking for a meaningful career, great pay, and excellent benefits? The Santa Monica Police Department is hiring Public Services Officers. A key role supporting public safety and serving our community.

• Make a difference through daily public interaction and community support
• Work in Santa Monica, a vibrant, diverse coastal city
• Competitive salary & benefits with long‑term career growth
• Be part of a respected, community‑focused police department

If you have recent paid experience involving public contact and enjoy helping people, this role may be a great fit.

Salary and Benefits Breakdown:
Step (1):
Annual Base Salary: $65,736

Education:

$1,315/annual (2% for Bachelor’s degree, 1% for Associate’s degree)
Bilingual Pay: $1,800/annual (for Spanish), $600/annual (for non‑Spanish)
Uniform Allowance: $910/annual
Bio‑Hazard & Safety Pay: $1,950/annual
Total: $71,711

Step (5):
Annual Base Salary: $81,156

Education:

$1,623/annual (2% for Bachelor’s degree, 1% for Associate’s degree)
Bilingual Pay: $1,800/annual (for Spanish), $600/annual (for non‑Spanish)
Uniform Allowance: $910/annual
Bio‑Hazard & Safety Pay: $1,950/annual
Total: $87,439

Other incentives not included in total above:
Fully‑paid Medical Insurance Premiums, Wellness Benefit of $100 annual, Paid Winter Closure, Overtime, Shift Differentials, Call Back Pay, Filming Assignment, Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), Holiday Pay (13 Holiday Pay plus 3 non‑cashable), Military Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave, Family Leave, Bereavement Leave, Sick Leave Buy Back, Vacation Cash‑Out, Employee Parking, City Paid Deferred Compensation, Tuition Reimbursement, Training/Professional Development.

The job posting will remain open on a continuous basis. However, the initial cutoff for screening applications is 11:59 PM on January 25, 2026
. Applications received after this time will be reviewed in the next screening cycle. Please ensure your application is submitted by the 25th for consideration in this round.

• Written Exam:
  February 18, 2026 (Application window: January 5 – January 25, 2026)
• Performance Test (Bicycle Obstacle Course):
  March 12, 2026

Please ensure you are available on the respective dates.

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Patrols all areas of the City, including parks, airport, beach, downtown business district, alleys, parking structures, light rail, and other City facilities by foot, bicycle, and other vehicles to provide general security services, perform facility inspections, enforce park rules, City ordinances, laws, and regulations.

Enforces City municipal codes, laws, rules and regulations of areas assigned. Conducts general crowd and traffic control, reviews permits, monitors park fields and other City facilities for irregularities or unauthorized use. Interacts with City staff regarding general operations at assigned areas, assisting with the securing of fields, parking lots, gates and unattended property, and other City facilities as designated. Monitors storage containers and releases property when properly identified.

Monitors police radio calls and responds to situations as needed. Resolves non‑violent disputes and minor disturbances. Performs general crowd and vehicle traffic control as directed.

Issues notices of violation, parking citations and other applicable citations, including but not limited to administrative citations to individuals in violation of municipal codes and infractions on the beach, parks, parking structures, and other areas patrolled city‑wide. Writes minor non‑custody reports. Utilizes noise decibel meter to test noise level. Appears in court as needed. Follows applicable safety rules and regulations. Reports hazardous, unsafe or irregular conditions within the patrol area.

Provides information, direction and assistance to the public and local merchants. Responds to…