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Sacramento Police Department
Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.
What we have researched
- Police Officer Recruit
- $40.92/hour
Researched hiring process & preparation
Minimum requirements
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Lateral entry
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Recruiting contact
Sacramento police recruiting
police_recruiting@pd.cityofsacramento.org916-234-6112Hiring outline
- Apply through the city's GovernmentJobs portal for the appropriate recruit or lateral track.
- Qualified recruit applicants take the city-specific online entry examination unless an approved exemption applies. PELLET-B is not the required city exam.
- Passing applicants enter an eligibility list; the department selects candidates for additional screening as needed. Passing is not an appointment.
Physical testing
Current physical events, thresholds and full subsequent screening order were not confirmed in these sources. Request the current candidate instructions before choosing a test-preparation plan.
Benefits
The department lists health coverage, retirement, tuition assistance and on-duty workouts. Eligibility and terms require confirmation.
Hiring incentives
Availability and terms need confirmation.
Recruit requirements include high-school completion or GED, age 21 by academy graduation and work authorization. The lateral path has California POST and service requirements. This is a partial overview, not a complete eligibility checklist or verified opening. Hourly pay is not converted to annual recruit pay without confirmed paid hours.
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What salary information is available for Sacramento Police Department?
Police Officer Recruit: $40.92/hour. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.
What hiring process does Sacramento Police Department describe?
Apply through the city's GovernmentJobs portal for the appropriate recruit or lateral track. Qualified recruit applicants take the city-specific online entry examination unless an approved exemption applies. PELLET-B is not the required city exam. Passing applicants enter an eligibility list; the department selects candidates for additional screening as needed. Passing is not an appointment.
What physical testing information is available for Sacramento Police Department?
Current physical events, thresholds and full subsequent screening order were not confirmed in these sources. Request the current candidate instructions before choosing a test-preparation plan.
What benefits information is available for Sacramento Police Department?
The department lists health coverage, retirement, tuition assistance and on-duty workouts. Eligibility and terms require confirmation.
Is Sacramento Police Department hiring now?
Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.
When was this Sacramento Police Department research reviewed?
This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-21. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.
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