Police Officer - Entry Level
Salary: $12 – $94,451 per year
Job description and requirements
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Job Information
SANTA BARBARA, CITY OF
215 E. FIGUEROA ST
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93101
805-564-5316
Updated: November 04, 2022
Position Title: Police Officer - Entry Level
The City of Santa Barbara is hiring for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. Candidates are required to complete NTN's Frontline National exam and PSSA to be considered for the position.
Candidates are also required to complete a department application:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santabarbara
Salary Information: $94,451 – $121,281
Benefit Information: The City of Santa Barbara offers a competitive benefits package including excellent health and retirement benefits.
Department Contact
Erik Uchida, HR Technician
(805) 564-5316
HR@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Department Overview: The mission of the Santa Barbara Police Department is to provide for the public safety through the philosophy of community oriented policing. It is to protect and serve our community where all people can live in peace without fear of crime. It is to ensure a professional quality of service and accountability to the citizens of Santa Barbara and to all who should call upon our service.
Population: 91,000
Job Requirements
Age:
21
Citizenship Required:
Yes
High School Grad / GED:
Yes
Driver's License:
Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes
Hiring Process:
The selection process will consist of the following:
- Written Exam or T-Score Submission (Graded and weighted 100% for purposes of ranking on the eligibility list.)
- Physical Agility Exam (Pass/Fail)
- Oral Exam
- Department Interview
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph
- Medical Examination and Controlled Substances Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
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This posting appears on National Testing Network. CA Public Jobs first observed it on August 17, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.