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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).

Upcoming Recruiting Exam Date for
Police Officer Trainee

You must submit an application to receive a test date.


Tuesday, May 6, 2008

(Apply: February 4 - April 11, 2008)

Physical Ability* Test location:
San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
1658 South Airport Way, Stockton


Written Test Location:
To be determined

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

(Apply: April 14 - June 27, 2008)

Physical Ability* Test location:
San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
1658 South Airport Way, Stockton


Written Test Location:
To be determined

Upcoming Tentative Test Dates:

Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Locations and times: To be determined

* Physical ability test invitations will be sent to qualified applicants with testing details including date, time, and location after the application final filing date. All candidates must pass the physical ability test to participate in the written examination.
   

The Stockton Police Department is now accepting POST "T" scores. Documented scores of 44 or higher earned from other agencies/academies within the past 12 months will validate the written test.


Questions? Please contact
Amy Mahoney, Sr. Human Resources Analyst
City of Stockton, Human Resources Department
E-mail: amy.mahoney@ci.stockton.ca.us
209-937-7570 phone

Updated May 1, 2008