SPD Professional Careers
We play a Vital Role
Civilian/professional employees at Salinas Police Department play a vital role in supporting uniformed members of our department in reducing crime and keeping residents and visitors safe. Professional employees perform a variety of exciting and diverse jobs.
For a detailed listing of SPD job opportunities which offer competitive salaries, health benefits and a pension, or for information on current openings at SPD, please visit our City’s Government Job Postings here. It’s that easy!
We invite you to grow into a rewarding career that you will come to love just as much as we do.
Professional Positions
Community Service
Administrative Analyst
Community Outreach Assistant
Community Service AideManagement Analyst
Community Service Officers
(CSO's) work in:
Investigations/Patrol/Personnel & Training/Abandoned Vehicles
Community Service Officers
Records
Police Services Technician
Senior Police Services Technician
Community Service Aide
Police Records Coordinator
Administration
Police Services Administrator
Administrative Analyst
Administrative Secretary
Public Safety Facility Worker
Crime Lab & Evidence
Criminalist
Property/Evidence Supervisor
Property/Evidence Technician
NOW HIRING! Forensic Specialist I & II
Investigations
Investigative Specialist
Senior Police Services Technician
Crime Analyst
Victim Advocate
All current job openings posted with the City of Salinas may be found here.
Job Openings that will be filled soon!
Apply today!
We Want You to Join Us.
But Why Do
Professionals Choose Us?
A Departmental Force Multiplier
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Service-Driven
Civilians have long had a role in law enforcement, mostly in dispatch or clerical positions. Today, we are proving our value in a growing number of other jobs. We are driven to serve our police officers and our community. We are Salinas Proud. We believe strongly in our motto, “Live Local. Serve Local.” Contact us today!
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Appreciated
The Salinas Police Department recognizes that civilian employees have skills that complement those of law enforcement officers and that employing us allows police officers to focus on the things that require sworn officers’ skills. We are considered just as essential as sworn officers.
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Motivated
We understand that we can bring skill sets that perhaps sworn officers do not have. We also recognize that when we can put more officers on the street, reduce call volume, or provide additional services to our community, not only will our residents and visitors will be safer, but we can work harder on crime prevention and solving crimes.
We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way
Please view all of our open professional positions at the City’s website!
Salinas police Department
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At Salinas Police Department, we have simplified our hiring process as much as possible, which enables candidates to complete an online application immediately. It is a priority for us to reach more diverse applicants and remove barriers that may prevent excellent candidates from applying.
Please reach out to us today so we can get in touch with you about our exciting opportunities. You may also email us at spdrecruitment@ci.salinas.ca.us or complete one of our contact forms on this website.
If you are already prepared to apply, please do so at Neogov.
