JOIN RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life by creating a safe environment in partnership with the people we serve.
We act with integrity and grit to reduce fear and crime, while treating all with respect, compassion, and fairness.
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF
It is the priority of the Department to promote continued education to maximize training opportunities for our officers, command staff, and civilian employees. Technical advancements and the ongoing development of comprehensive data collection programs are also essential for the most efficient delivery of services, improved public safety, and departmental accountability.
With a renewed commitment to excellence and a focus on state of the art technology, the Riverside Police Department plans to be well prepared to meet the challenges ahead.
It is the intention of this department not only to provide the reactive services necessary to ensure public safety but also to commit to providing the proactive services that will enhance the unity within our community.
By listening to our collective voices, both internally and externally, the Riverside Police Department and the citizens of Riverside will build bridges of trust that encourage mutual respect and positive change in the 21st Century.
– Chief Larry V. Gonzalez
WHY RIVERSIDE PD
WHY RIVERSIDE PD
POLICE OFFICER ENTRY & LATERAL $93,360 - $139,231*
The Riverside Police Department provides excellent benefits including medical, vision, dental insurance,
PERS retirement, and deferred compensation plans as well as additional incentives includes:
3% Bilingual Pay
3% Full-Time SWAT Pay
3% Motor Pay
10% Intermediate POST Pay
15% Advanced POST Pay
1.5% Collateral SWAT, Sniper, Hostage Negotiator PAY
Swing Shift Pay: $288/mo.
Graveyard Shift Pay: $384/mo.
Lateral Officers
12 Month Probationary Period
May be eligible to retain their current PERS retirement formula
Successful candidates will be eligible for a $10,000 plus 40 vacation hours incentive
* Base pay without incentives $93,360 – $119,124. Police Officer Trainee starts at $71,844 while in the academy, and will adjust upon academy graduation.
Riverside Police Department Offers A Variety Of Assignments In Four Main Divisions:
Field Operations
- Patrol
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Bicycle Patrol
- Traffic
- Motors
- Accident Investigation
- K-9
- Bomb Squad (TSU)
Investigations Bureau
- Robbery / Homicide Unit
- Sexual Assault – Child Abuse Unit
- Domestic Violence Unit
- Narcotics Unit
- Vice Unit
- Gang / Graffiti Unit
- Economic Crimes Unit
- Multi-Agency Task Forces (IVCSTF, RCFL,CRTF,HIDTA,INCA,GIT, RCCET)
Special Operations
- Aviation
- METRO Unit (SWAT)
- Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT)
- School Resource Officer (SRO)
- Problem Oriented Policing (POP)
- Public Safety Engagement Team (PSET)
- Property Crimes Unit
- Grand Theft Auto Unit
- Downtown Entertainment District Unit (DED)
Support Services
- Range Master
- Personnel & Training
- Youth Court
- Community Services Bureau (CSB)
- Police Explorers
- Public Information Officer
Riverside Police Department Offers A Variety Of Assignments In Four Main Divisions:
Field Operations
- Patrol
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Bicycle Patrol
- Traffic
- Motors
- Accident Investigation
- K-9
- Bomb Squad (TSU)
Investigations Bureau
- Robbery / Homicide Unit
- Sexual Assault – Child Abuse Unit
- Domestic Violence Unit
- Narcotics Unit
- Vice Unit
- Gang / Graffiti Unit
- Economic Crimes Unit
- Multi-Agency Task Forces (IVCSTF, RCFL,CRTF,HIDTA,INCA,GIT, RCCET)
Special Operations
- Aviation
- METRO Unit (SWAT)
- Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT)
- School Resource Officer (SRO)
- Problem Oriented Policing (POP)
- Public Safety Engagement Team (PSET)
- Property Crimes Unit
- Grand Theft Auto Unit
- Downtown Entertainment District Unit (DED)
Support Services
- Range Master
- Personnel & Training
- Youth Court
- Community Services Bureau (CSB)
- Police Explorers
- Public Information Officer
- Crime Free Multi Housing
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH ENTRY & LATERAL POSITIONS $58,332 - $85,428*
The Riverside Police Department provides excellent benefits including medical, vision, dental insurance,
PERS retirement, and deferred compensation plans as well as additional incentives includes:
5% Emergency Dispatch Pay
5% Certified Training Officer Pay
5% Lead Pay
$10,000 plus 40 Vacation Hours for Laterals Only
Three 12-hour shifts with split weekends
Shift Differential Pay
Double time overtime during graveyard hours
Retention Bonus every two years $2,500