Join Our Team

The Modesto Police Department is always looking for motivated, intelligent people. From lateral transfers of seasoned Police Officers, to Academy Recruits, to Community Service Officers and Police Clerks, the Modesto Police Department wants to attract the best of the best for service to our community.

The Modesto Police Department has an authorized strength of 240 sworn personnel and 78 non-sworn personnel. The Department has 3 divisions - the Operations Division, the Investigative Services Division and the Support Division.

Opportunities

There are various career opportunities available in the Modesto Police Department. Check on career openings and apply online. Find information on the tests needed to become a City of Modesto police officer.

• Animal Control Officer
• Community Service Officer
• Police Assistant
• Police Clerk
• Police Officer (Lateral)  - New Lateral Video!
• Police Officer Trainee
• Police Officer Recruit (Academy Recruit)
• Police Property and Evidence Technician
• Reserve Officer

Additional Information

For further information about the Department, contact the Recruitment Team of the Modesto Police Department at 209-572-9523.

For information on course requirements, contact California State University Stanislaus at 209-667-3122 or Modesto Junior College at 209-575-6498. For further information on jobs in law enforcement and information on how to prepare for the written exam, visit the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) website.