Career guide · California
How to Become a Female Police Officer in California
130 active openings· pay $10k–$199k/yr· ~322-day hiring timeline
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See exactly where you stand against Police PAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Police Officer readiness assessmentCalifornia Police Officer requirements
The core documents and certifications most California departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
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The California hiring process
Insight from tracked California departments like Los Angeles Police Department.
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Competitiveness
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Where California candidates fall short
4 common failure points and 4 insider tips for California departments are inside the app. Unlock the full hiring intel →
Open police officer jobs in California
130 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Police Officer
Department of the Navy · El Centro, California, CA
Police Officer (Recruit)
City of Vallejo, CA · Vallejo, CA
Police Officer (Recruit Level)
AA Inclusion · San Diego, CA
Entry-Level Police Officer
Bay Area Rapid Transit · Oakland, CA
Police Officer (Recruit)
City of Vallejo · Vallejo, CA
Police Recruit
City of Ontario · Ontario, CA
Police Officer Recruit
City of Buena Park, CA · Buena Park, CA
Police Officer (Lateral)
City of Santa Clara · Santa Clara, CA
Police Officer Recruit
City of Fresno, CA · Fresno, CA
Police Officer Recruit
City of Glendale · Glendale, CA
POLICE OFFICER
US Navy · Coronado, CA
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral
Solano County · Fairfield, CA
Police Officer (Lateral)
City of Vallejo, CA · Vallejo, CA
Police Officer - Lateral
City of San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA
Police Officer - Lateral
Brea City Hall · Brea, CA
Police Recruit
City of Chula Vista · Chula Vista, CA
Police Recruit
City of Chula Vista, CA · Chula Vista, CA
Police Officer Trainee (Recruit)
City of Oakley, California · Oakley, CA
Police Recruit
City of Costa Mesa, CA · Costa Mesa, CA
Police Officer (Lateral)
City of Monrovia · Monrovia, CA
Reserve Police Officer Level II and I
City of Montclair · Montclair, CA
Police Officer Recruit
City of Paso Robles · Paso Robles, CA
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral (Open)
County of San Mateo, CA · Daly City, CA
Police Officer - 30 Weeks Paid Training, No Experience Required
US ARMY · Berkeley, CA
Police Officer - Lateral
City of Gilroy · Gilroy, CA
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