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Crime & Intelligence Analyst - Police Department
City of San Jose - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
services and products to police officers and management to use in the identification and apprehension of criminal offenders, the deployment of officers, and the improvement of public safety, as well...
2 days ago
Analyst I/II - Police Department
City of San Jose - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
Background: submit to a personal background investigation as required by the Police Department. 4....
1 day ago
Assistant Communications Manager Police Department
City of San Jose - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
Submit to and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation as required by the SJPD....
2 days ago
Police Officer
SCOTTS VALLEY POLICE DEPARMENT - Scotts Valley, CA (8 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
SCOTTS VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS POLICE OFFICER: $6,398 (Entry Level) - $7,777 (Lateral/ Academy Graduate Salary range) per month $10,000 HIRING BONUS Plus excellent benefits...
9 days ago
Police Officer Lateral
Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
Police Officer Lateral Job Details Police Officer Lateral This listing closes on 11/15/2020 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana....
10 days ago
Off duty Police Officers-Active or retired
Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
investigation Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Must be 18 years of age or older as required by applicable law With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements...
12 days ago
Police Officer
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
Police Officer Police Officers for the San Jose State University Police Department are fully sworn State of California peace officers per 830.2(c) PC and are part of the California State University...
15 days ago
Police Officer Cadet
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
Police Officer Cadet The Police Officer Cadet position exists specifically for the purpose of training the incumbent to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to become a sworn police officer....
15 days ago
Police Officer
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
Police Officer Police Officers for the San Jose State University Police Department are fully sworn State of California peace officers per 830.2(c) PC and are part of the California State University...
15 days ago
Police Officer Cadet
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
Police Officer Cadet The Police Officer Cadet position exists specifically for the purpose of training the incumbent to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to become a sworn police officer....
15 days ago
z-Adjunct Faculty (Police Science)
College of the Sequoias - San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
Note: The professional experience required must be directly related to law enforcement....
22 days ago
Police Officer
Scotts Valley Police Deparment - Scotts Valley, CA
SCOTTS VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS POLICE OFFICER: $6,398 (Entry Level) - $7,777 (Lateral/ Academy Graduate Salary range) per month $10,000 HIRING BONUS Plus excellent benefits...
24 days ago
Per Diem Police Officer Special Event
City Santa Clara - Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
Officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency; or Retired as a Full Time Peace Officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency....
26 days ago
Police Officer Trainee (20028891)
City of Mountain View - Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
The Police Officer Trainee is the non-sworn, entry-level position in the Police Department for indivudials without prior sworn law enforcement experience, or those who have yet to compelte the Police...
29 days ago
Special Events Patrol Officer
Stanford Department of Public Safety - Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
The special events patrol officer (SEP) is a non-sworn, unarmed, uniformed position that supports the Public Safety mission of the Stanford Department of Public Safety during special events, critical...
30+ days ago

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Police Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Police Brutality in America Teach-Out
The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked a wave of renewed protests against police brutality across the United States. These nationwide uprisings have...
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Intermediate Community Policing
This course helps tribal police departments by building awareness. The five-part course introduces the social developmental skill building required for tribal communities to investigate domestic...
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Community Policing - Course
Community Policing from an American Indian perspective. This course offers a great overview of how Native communities can benefit from the management philosophy of Community Policing. Community...
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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (30.7%)
  • High School or GED (26.7%)
  • Associate's Degree (15.1%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
  • Master's Degree (8.9%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (1.3%)
  • Some High School (1.0%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Officers in Santa Cruz, CA
  • None (45.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (30.7%)
  • 2-4 years (12.7%)
  • 4-6 years (6.6%)
  • 1-2 years (4.8%)

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Salary for Police Officer jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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