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Join the Fort Bragg Police Department

The City of Fort Bragg Police Department is actively seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team. We are currently hiring New Police Officer Recruits, Lateral Police Officers, and School Resource Officers (SROs) who are committed to serving their community and making a positive impact.

Whether you are beginning your law enforcement career, bringing experience from another agency, or looking for an opportunity to work directly with youth in our schools, Fort Bragg offers a supportive team environment, competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and substantial hiring incentives. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply and become part of our department.

Job Opportunities

Police Officer Hiring Bonus – Up to $15,000

The City of Fort Bragg Police Department is now offering a $15,000 hiring bonus for both lateral police officers and new police officer recruits.

The bonus is paid in installments as career milestones are achieved:

  • $3,000 upon hire and signing of a final offer of employment
  • $2,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program
  • $3,000 upon successful completion of the 18-month probationary period
  • $3,500 one year following completion of probation (approximately 3.5 years of service)
  • $3,500 after an additional year of service (approximately 4.5 years of service)

Total Hiring Bonus: $15,000

Police Officer Referral Bonus – Up to $4,000

Know someone who would make a great Fort Bragg Police Officer? The City of Fort Bragg offers a $4,000 referral bonus to individuals who successfully refer a candidate who is hired as a Police Officer.

The referral bonus is paid in two installments:

  • $2,000 after the referred candidate accepts employment and signs a final offer letter
  • $2,000 after the referred officer successfully completes the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program

Total Referral Bonus: $4,000

Help us recruit the next generation of law enforcement professionals and be rewarded for connecting qualified candidates with a career at the Fort Bragg Police Department.

Why Work for the City of Fort Bragg?

The City of Fort Bragg is located on the scenic Mendocino Coast, surrounded by beautiful redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean. Living in Fort Bragg offers a high quality of life with quiet, friendly residential neighborhoods, good public schools, excellent restaurants, picturesque downtown shopping areas and abundant recreational opportunities. The community has a thriving visual and performing arts scene. Thousands of acres of State parks and State forest lands and miles of beaches offer limitless access to the splendor of the Mendocino Coast. See for yourself by visiting the Visit Fort Bragg website.

The City of Fort Bragg employs just over 60 staff members and offers a wide range of opportunities for career development and growth. With excellent salary and benefits, including a retirement program partially funded by the City, the City is an excellent place to start your career, develop new skills or continue your career development.

City of Fort Bragg employees are considered disaster service workers pursuant to Government Code Sections 3100 and 3102 and are required to take an oath upon appointment.