What's the Role?

We’re looking for compassionate and committed individuals to build progressive relationships and make a difference in Mountain View’s diverse and engaged community who have graduated from a California POST Basic Academy. The Police Department is committed to the philosophy of Community Policing, which includes developing connections within our diverse community and working proactively to identify and solve community issues. Our Officers and their approach to police work reflect this commitment. We encourage you to visit, "Join MVPD" for more information regarding the recruitment process for this rewarding career opportunity.

At the commencement of employment, Police Officer Academy Graduates will begin their field training program with the Mountain View Police Department. Review our detailed job description here.

The Essentials

• 40 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college (college units must be completed by time of application).
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Vision and hearing capability consistent with POST.
• A minimum of 21 years of age.

In addition, the following must be attached:

• Completion of a California Basic Police Academy with a current certification obtained within the past three years.

What You'll Do - Provide community service such as ...

• Respond to requests for police service.
• Provide public assistance and education.
• Proactively detect and address community concerns and issues.
• Problem solve and mediate utilizing the principles of de-escalation.
• Build progressive relationships with a foundation of respect and trust.
• Facilitate due process with professionalism: conduct interviews and investigations, prepare reports, apprehend and process offenders and testify in court.

How You'll Do It?

• Provide Exceptional Service: We value being responsive to the communities needs and seek to earn the public’s confidence and satisfaction with fair and impartial services that are highly competent, professional and accessible to all.
• Act with Integrity: We value a commitment to the nobility of policing, and the ethical standards of the organization and our profession. We are trustworthy, reliable and committed to doing the right thing, the right way, for the right reason.
• Treat Others with Respect: We value approaching every contact with a guardian mindset that embodies treating people with dignity and respect, giving them a voice and listening, being impartial and fair, and building trust in our interactions with the public and our colleagues.

Are We a Match?

• You’re a leader who can help the community solve problems and work through difficult situations.
• You have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• You’re friendly and approachable; you like people and enjoy helping them.
• You have the ability to focus and be fully present while working on multiple assignments.
• You understand the importance of acting confidently as well as compassionately.

Apply Now!

Submit your application and resume online at calopps.org or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early. Depending on the number of applicants this process may be altered.

$5,000 HIRING BONUS*

*Paid in two payments: $2,500 in your first paycheck and $2,500 following successful completion of probationary period.