Police Officer

Professionalism, integrity, and commitment are the core values of the Davis Police Department and guide the service we provide to our community every day. A career with the Davis Police Department is more than just a job, it is a chance to make a difference in a community connected with its police department through mutual respect and a passion to live and work in this special and diverse city. Serve with Pride. Enforce the Law. Guard Individual Human Rights.

Discover what’s possible with Davis P.D.

Competitive Salary and Benefits for Lateral or POST Academy Graduates. Candidates currently in a CA POST Academy may apply.

ENTRY-LEVEL CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Salary (6 steps in base pay):
$86,577.74 – 110,472.34

Depending on experience, lateral candidates may start at $105,211.60 (+ any incentives and longevity pay they are eligible for) and are thereafter eligible for 5% merit increase until reaching top step.

Retirement:
“Classic” PERS Members PERS 3% @ 50
PEPRA Members PERS 2.7% @ 57

Incentive Pay (PERSable) Added to Salary:
2.5% Bachelor’s Degree Pay
3% POST Intermediate Certificate Pay
3% POST Advanced Certificate Pay
3% POST ICI or POST Supervisory Certificate Pay
Up to 5% for Detectives or when assigned to intelligence duties + take-home vehicle
5% Motor Officer Pay + take home motorcycle
10% for training other officers
Up to 5% Marksmanship Pay (SWAT)
Up to 5% EOD Pay
Up to 5% for Hostage/Crisis Negotiators Pay
Up to 5% Crime Scene Investigator Pay
$150/month Bilingual Pay

Longevity Pay: up to 12.5% (aggregate sworn service with the City of Davis and sworn service with any other law enforcement agency or agencies)
After five (5) years of sworn service 2.5% increase above base pay
After ten (10) years of sworn service 2.5% increase above base pay
After fifteen (15) years of sworn service 2.5% increase above base pay
After twenty (20) years of sworn service 2.5% increase above base pay
After twenty-five (25) years of sworn service 2.5% increase above base pay

Shift Differential Pay (PERSable): 2.5% for swing shift OR 5% for night shift

Patrol Shifts: 4/10 or 3/12 + 4

Vacation Leave: 80-168 hours per year (based on years of service with the City of Davis combined with sworn peace officer service with any other law enforcement agency or agencies)
Holiday Leave: 116 hours in lieu per year (time added to vacation leave)
Sick Leave: 96 hours per year (unused sick leave converted to service credit @ retirement)
Wellness Time: 2 hours paid time/week (Police Department has full gym)
Comp Time: Capped at 200 hours

Retiree Medical Plan: The City shall contribute to eligible retirees an amount equal to the Medicare Supplemented/Managed Medicare monthly rate based on the CalPERS Kaiser rate for employee plus one (1) dependent based on status (2023 rate = $566.50/month).

Initial Uniforms and Safety Equipment provided + $1,500 annual uniform replacement allowance