OUR FAMILY.
YOUR FUTURE.
Welcome to CVPD: We’re not just a department – We are a dynamic community of diverse minds coming together to redefine excellence through innovation and performance. We’re seeking motivated individuals from all walks of life to join our family.
JOIN CVPD
Police Officer Recruit
EARN UP TO $83,153 / year
WHILE ATTENDING 6 MONTH ACADEMY
Police Recruit is the entry-level position to a career in municipal law enforcement. At Chula Vista PD, we believe in the power of performance. We are ready to answer the call, whatever the need. Join us and unlock your full potential in a welcoming and rewarding environment.
Minimum requirements
must be at least 20 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age at time of appointment;
must have a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment;
must meet citizenship requirements as defined under California Government Code Sections 1031(a) and 1031.5
minimum education of High school Diploma or GED;
able to pass rigorous background process
Lateral Police Officer
Earn up to $122,225 / year
plus New Hire Incentive Pay up to $25,000
Experience the best of both worlds at Chula Vista PD - the intimacy of a mid-size agency and the vast opportunities of a larger department. Here at Chula Vista PD, experience is valued and career development is encouraged. Plant the seeds of your future with us, and together we'll cultivate success.
Minimum requirements
Applicants currently employed as a paid, full-time sworn Peace Officer (or equivalent) with a California city Police, county Sheriff, or state law enforcement agency with at least one year of continuous full-time law enforcement experience at time of application. A copy of the appropriate POST certificate must be submitted at time of application.
Police Dispatcher
Dispatch Call taker (hourly)
Dispatch trainee
Lateral Dispatcher
The Dispatch Call Taker position is part-time and is paid between $24.60 - $29.90/hour.
The Dispatch Trainee position is not currently open. Interested individuals will be notified when the application period opens.
Our Lateral Dispatcher position is for individuals who have experience in Police Dispatching and their salary range is between $70,368 - $85,532.52/year (depending on qualifications).
Minimum requirements
must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
must have a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment;
must meet citizenship requirements as defined under California Government Code Sections 1031(a) and 1031.5
minimum education of High school Diploma or GED OR have two years of responsible clerical, administrative, public information or emergency service, including radio-telephone communications, work;
able to pass rigorous background process
40 wpm typing certificate at the time of application
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