Police Officer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
2 days ago

Public Safety Officer's (PSO) support the overall public safety mission of the Stanford Department of Public Safety by performing a variety of functions....

Public Safety Officer University

Stanford University
Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
1 hour ago

Public Safety Officer Stanford University in Stanford, CA Type: Full-Time Posted: 08/04/2022 Category: Police and Public Safety Public Safety Officer's (PSO) support the overall public safety mission...

Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
5 days ago

In partnership with the citizens, the team provides law enforcement services with professional and dedicated staff....

Recruit Police Officer

City of Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
5 days ago

In partnership with the citizens, the team provides law enforcement services with professional and dedicated staff....

Police Services Lieutenant /Evergreen Community College District

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
10 days ago

Five years of increasingly responsible experience as a police officer with a P.O.S.T.-certified California law enforcement agency. License and Requirements: 1. Possess a California P.O.S.T....

Police Officers: Lateral & Entry Level

Scotts Valley Police Deparment
Scotts Valley, CA
12 days ago

Scotts Valley Police Department is now hiring Police Officers....

Police Officer Academy Graduate / Lateral Transfer

City of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
15 days ago

enforcement and public safety agencies. · Performs related duties as assigned within the guidelines or policies of the department....

Patrol Officer

San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
16 days ago

*Immediately contact local law enforcement or emergency personnel by calling 911 (or 9-11 from a state phone) in the case of assault, burglary, robbery, vandalism, or any suspicious activities, a seriously...

Police Officer Trainee

City of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
16 days ago

Trainee level does not require previous law enforcement experience....

Police Officer I/Police Officer II

Foothill De Community College District
Los Altos, CA (20 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
18 days ago

The position includes continual updated training in many areas including POST law enforcement duties, Federal mandates, State mandates, Community Policing, law enforcement specialization, cultural diversity...

Police Officers: Lateral & Entry Level - CA

Scotts Valley Police Deparment
Scotts Valley, CA
25 days ago

Scotts Valley Police Department is now hiring Police Officers....

Police Services Lieutenant

San Jose Evergreen Community College
San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
30+ days ago

Police Officer Trainee

University of California
Santa Cruz, CA
30+ days ago

Facilitate clear and positive communications between department members, other public safety entities, and the community....

Remote Work

Police Records Technician

University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
30+ days ago

Experience working in a University law enforcement environment....

Remote Work

Police Officer

University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
30+ days ago

, directly responsible for delivery of public safety and law enforcement services on and near the campus and other properties owned, controlled or occupied by the University....

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Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Home Value vs Household Income in Santa Cruz, CA

Total Population

97,900

Number of Businesses

2,920

City Size

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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree (33.0%)
High School or GED (23.9%)
Associate's Degree (15.7%)
Vocational Degree or Certification (12.3%)
Master's Degree (9.5%)
Some College (3.3%)
Doctorate Degree (1.4%)
Some High School (0.9%)

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