Opportunities for Growth

• Eligible to be promoted to sergeant after 3 years of service, after completing probation. Credit can be given for up to 2 years of prior law enforcement experience. Promotions are based upon a competitive exam; 60 college credits are required.
• Detective Positions: The department has an estimated 100 detective positions. Application for these positions are available after 2 years of service, after completing probation.
• Off Duty Assignments: Available upon completion of probation and with the approval from your supervisor.

Specialty Units:

• Community Service Officers
• Crimes Against Persons
• Crimes Against Property
• Downtown Deployment
• DUI Unit
• Honor Guard
• Intelligence
• Internal Affairs
• K-9
• Major Crimes (Homicide)
• Marine Patrol
• Mounted Patrol
• Police Anti-Crime Team
• Police Assisting the Homeless
• Special Investigations Unit
• SWAT
• Traffic Enforcement Unit (Motorcycle)
• Traffic Investigation Unit
• Training Division (High Liability Instructors)
• Youth Resources Division
• Strategic Operations Division (Narcotics)