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Officer Career

$30,000 Hiring Bonus!

Officer Career

Position

Police Officer

Whether you are new to a career in law enforcement or looking for opportunity for advancement, the Antioch Police Department is the place for you. Positions include alternating 3/12 and 4/12 work shifts. Officers can hold positions in Patrol, Investigations, Traffic, Community Engagement Unit, K9 Officer, SWAT, and more!

  • Police Officer Trainee
    $31.80 Hourly
    As a trainee, you would be assigned to attend a 6 month Police Academy, which includes the academic and physical training required to be a Police Officer.
  • Police Officer (Academy Graduate/Student)
    $112,248 to $136,440 per year
    An academy graduate must possess a certificate of completion from a POST certified basic training academy, whereas an academy student must currently be enrolled in a POST certified basic training academy.
  • Police Officer (Lateral)
    $112,248 to $136,440 per year
    For lateral entry consideration, an individual must have completed a probationary period in the Peace Officer classification and possess a POST Police Officer Basic Certificate.

Special Assignments

  • SWAT – Special Weapons and Tactics
  • K9 Unit
  • Rifle Team
  • Gang Unit
  • Special Investigation Unit
  • Crisis Negotiations Team
  • Traffic Enforcement
  • Investigations
  • Honor Guard
  • UAS – Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Team
  • Community Engagement Unit
  • VSET – Vehicle Theft Suppression Enforcement Team
  • MAMFF – Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force

Special Assignments

  • SWAT – Special Weapons and Tactics
  • K9 Unit
  • Rifle Team
  • Gang Unit
  • Proactive Enforcement Team
  • Crisis Negotiations Team
  • Traffic Enforcement
  • Investigations
  • Honor Guard
  • UAS – Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Team
  • Community Engagement Unit
  • VSET – Vehicle Theft Suppression Enforcement Team
  • Proactive Enforcement Team
  • MAMFF – Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force

Why Join the APD?

The Antioch Police Department is committed to providing staff with work-life balance, opportunities for advancement, continuing education, ongoing training, and a law enforcement career that is challenging and exciting.

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    • Integrity
    • Empathy and Compassion
    • Adaptability
    • Mental Agility
    • Listening and Observation
    • Conflict Resolution
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