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Brentwood, California in the East Bay

PROTECT. SERVE. BELONG.

Join the Brentwood Police Department, a progressive agency committed to community excellence and genuine work-life balance in the heart of the East Bay.

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$145K Top-Step Base Salary 4 Days Off Every Week CalPERS Public Safety Pension Open Applications Now
What this means

MORE THAN A JOB. A CALLING.

Brentwood PD is one of the East Bay's most respected departments. We invest in our officers with competitive pay, cutting-edge training and equipment, and a culture that values your time at home as much as your time on duty.

What sets us apart

WHY
BRENTWOOD?

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Competitive Compensation

$145,365/yr top-step base salary. Education Pay, Bilingual Pay, Longevity Pay, Special Assignment Pay, and Training Officer Pay on top.

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True Work-Life Balance

Our schedule gives you four consecutive days off every single week. More time for family, health, and the life you earned. A real commitment, not a talking point.

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Full Benefits Package

Full family medical plans with city-paid medical, dental, and vision. CalPERS public safety pension. Retiree Health Savings Account. 13 paid holidays per year. Uniform allowance included.

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A Community That Backs You

Brentwood is a growing East Bay city that genuinely respects its officers. Great schools, safe neighborhoods, and a department that invests in your entire career, not just your first year.

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Top-Step Officer Salary
$187,893
Top-Step officer salary with eligible incentives
Salary & COLA

BUILT-IN RAISES

Cost-of-living adjustments are already locked into the officers' association agreement. Not promises, signed commitments.

Approved COLA Adjustments (Included Above)

July 2025
+4%
July 2026
+3%
Benefits

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

  • Full Family Medical Plans
  • Medical, Dental & Vision — City-Paid Contributions
  • CalPERS Public Safety Pension
  • Retiree Health Savings Account
  • Education Pay for Advanced Degrees or POST Certificate
  • Bilingual Pay for Qualifying Officers
  • Training Officer Pay (FTO)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Vacation: Up to 19 Days/Year | Sick: 8 Hrs/Month (96 Hrs/Year)
Crisis Response & Rescue

EQUIPPED FOR THE CRITICAL MOMENTS

When the call is high-risk, we don't improvise. Our Lenco Emergency Rescue Vehicle is built on the principles of time, distance, and shielding, giving our officers the time and protection to de-escalate critical incidents and resolve them peacefully through dialogue and negotiation, while doubling as a mobile medical unit when lives are on the line.

  • A catalyst for de-escalation — time, distance, and shielding create the space for dialogue, negotiation, and peaceful resolution without forceful intervention
  • Mobile medical unit — secure litters, IV holders, a fully stocked medical workstation, and onboard oxygen deliver swift care when it's needed most
  • A shield of protection — its armored structure enables safe evacuations and an elevated vantage point to assess volatile scenes and position responders with care
  • Crisis Negotiation Team — trained negotiators who open dialogue and resolve standoffs peacefully
  • Drone Team — aerial overwatch for real-time situational awareness and search operations
  • Mobile Command — a forward coordination hub for major incidents and events
BPD Emergency Rescue Vehicle Brentwood Police Lenco Emergency Rescue Vehicle, head-on with emergency lights on
Brentwood Police officers staging beside the Emergency Rescue Vehicle
Mobile Command
Brentwood Police Mobile Command vehicle on scene Brentwood Police Mobile Command deployed at an incident Brentwood Police Mobile Command, detail view
Recruitment

WHO CAN APPLY?

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Lateral Officers

Certified California peace officer looking for a better balance? We have a long, successful history of welcoming laterals. Bring your experience to a department that values it.

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Academy Graduates & Students

Already graduated from a CA Basic POST Academy, or currently enrolled? BPD is actively recruiting. Apply now, whether you've completed the academy or are still in training, and we'll be ready to put your training to work.

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Academy Sponsorship

Not yet POST-certified? BPD will sponsor qualified candidates as Police Officer Trainees and put you through a California Basic POST Academy. We invest in your training from day one, so you can start your career with us.

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Brentwood Police patrol SUV at dusk with emergency lights on
The Night Shift

THE CITY SLEEPS.
WE DON'T.

We protect neighbors, solve problems, and make a difference when it counts.

Brentwood officer walking past patrol vehicle at dusk Officer making notes beside patrol SUV at night Officer at the door of a Brentwood patrol SUV Officer writing a report inside the patrol vehicle Traffic stop outside a Brentwood storefront at dusk Brentwood patrol SUV parked on a city street at night Officer searching a vehicle by flashlight Patrol vehicles with red and blue lights at night
The path forward

YOUR PATH TO THE BADGE

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Apply Online
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Physical Assessment
Sit-ups, push-ups, air squats & 500-yd run (waived for laterals & POST graduates)
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Panel Interview
Interview with BPD leadership team
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Background Check
Polygraph + comprehensive investigation
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Offer & Evaluation
Conditional offer, then medical & psychological evaluation
See the Full 8-Step Process →

READY TO SERVE?

We're accepting applications continuously. Don't wait. The recruitment can close at any time without notice.