Recruiting

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

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 offer:

• Excellent pay and benefits.  Current Police Officer range $5295.37 - $6436.56.  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 $3000 per year

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

• State-of-the-art automation

• World-class equipment

• 51,000 square foot police station and city jail

We value:

• Prior law enforcement experience

• College education

• Spanish and other bilingual skills

• People skills

• Diverse cultural backgrounds

• Writing skills

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

• Moving radar units

Officers receive a full equipment issue, including:

• .40-caliber pistols

• Rechargeable flashlights

• Body armor

• Camera kits

• Print kits

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

What about automation?

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."

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.

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 along with a well developed MAIT (Major accident investigation team).   
• SWAT: A fourteen member team, fully equipped, and with a major emphasis on training.   
• K-9: Our four member team also trains and competes on a regular basis.    
• SRO: We currently have an officer full time in each of our two high schools, with two additional handling 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 five member Special Investigations Unit handles narcotics and vice, along with a variety of specialized enforcement efforts.
• Bicycles: We currently have one full time bicycle officer, riding top of the line equipment, that patrols 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 2 Reserve Officers who work Park Patrol.  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.

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

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 located between Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Yosemite. There is lot more to learn by visiting the Lodi Conference and Visitors Bureau at www.visitlodi.com.

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 Lodi Unified School District. Our other major employers include General Mills and Pacific Coast Producers.

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!   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!
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