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Folsom Police Department

Courage • Compassion • Safety

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A Community-Centered Agency

Folsom’s reputation as one of the safest cities in the nation is the result of the professionalism, integrity, and dedication demonstrated every day by the members of the Folsom Police Department. We are proud to serve a community that values partnership, trust, and public safety.

At the Folsom Police Department, we believe exceptional policing begins with strong relationships. By working collaboratively with residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations, we provide responsive, service-oriented policing focused on prevention, problem-solving, and community well-being. The trust we have earned from our community is both our greatest responsibility and our greatest source of inspiration as we strive to provide exemplary service every day.

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We're Looking for Lateral Hires

Are you a current police officer looking to make a move? The Folsom Police Department wants your application. Apply today and become part of the force that protects one of the safest communities in the country.

With us, you will have the opportunity to excel within a community that truly appreciates your good work. Enjoy experience-based pay, comprehensive benefits, in-house opportunities for growth and unparalleled camaraderie.

Lateral officers must:

Be currently working for a recognized law enforcement agency (and have successfully completed the probation period for that agency)
Have 1+ year of law enforcement experience
Possess a State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate

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Careers/Special Assignments

K9

Work one-on-one with your K9 partner to keep Folsom safe. Your K9 will assist in a variety of ways, from detecting threats to providing additional security, and you will care for your K9 in return, ensuring they are happy and healthy throughout their entire length of service.

Traffic

Help protect Folsom’s roadways by enforcing traffic laws, assessing potential threats and intervening where necessary, assisting disabled motorists and more.

Special Weapons and Tactics

The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is there to handle high-risk operations. As a part of S.W.A.T., you may be called upon to assist with hostage rescues, critical search and arrest warrants, incidents involving active shooters and more.

Special Investigations Unit

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) consists of three detectives and a sergeant, specializing in addressing narcotics, sales/transportation, gang/parole/probation enforcement, and fugitive apprehension.

Criminal Investigations Unit

General Investigations is comprised of one sergeant and five detectives. Two detectives specialize in crimes against persons to include felony assaults, domestic violence, and sex assaults.

Problem-Oriented Policing

The Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Team is a specialized unit dedicated to addressing quality-of-life issues, chronic community concerns, and long-term public safety challenges throughout the City of Folsom. One of the team’s primary responsibilities is addressing homelessness through a balanced approach of enforcement, outreach, and collaboration with the City’s homeless resource providers. The POP Team also focuses on commercial crime trends, including organized retail theft and other recurring offenses that impact local businesses and the community.

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School Resource Officer

School Resource Officers (SROs) focus entirely on the safety and security of all 17 school campuses within Folsom. As an SRO, you will handle threats to campus safety, on-campus conflict and overall, the wellbeing of the student body.

Honor Guard

The Folsom Honor Guard is a ceremonial unit meant to act as ambassadors to the community. As a member of honor guard, you will maintain exceptionally high standards of both appearance and conduct, re-enforcing trust within our community.

Mounted Patrol Unit

Mounted Patrol officers and their horses serve as both effective crime deterrent and community ambassadors. Because you will be patrolling on horseback, you have a unique vantage point that will help you maintain a safe environment in crowded areas or during city events.

Firearms/
Range
Instructor

One of the most important things in an effective police department is firearm safety. As a Firearms/Range Instructor, you will be responsible for educating your fellow officers on firearm safety, accuracy and use cases.

Crime Scene Investigation

The Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) team is comprised of sworn and professional staff from throughout the department. These professionals receive specialized training related to the processing of crime scenes and the collection, analyzing and preserving of evidence from them.

New Hires

In addition to lateral transfers, the Folsom Police Department is always looking for eager, motivated individuals to become officers. We accept applications from entry-level candidates who have completed Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or are currently completing a POST Academy.

To become an officer with the Folsom Police Department, candidates must successfully complete the following:

Achieve a passing score on the PELLETB (POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery).
Successfully pass the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Successfully complete the interview process.
Successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
Pass required medical and psychological examinations.

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Dispatch

Protecting our community takes hard work and dedication, and our officers can’t do it alone. Dispatchers are our eyes and ears, interfacing with our community
to determine how Folsom PD can help them best. As a dispatcher, you must maintain a calm demeanor and exercise swift, careful judgement in times of crisis. We are accepting both entry-level and lateral dispatchers.

The qualifications are as follows:

Entry Level – Dispatcher I: Two years of full-time clerical experience involving substantial public contact. Experience in dealing with difficult or distressed individuals is desirable. Must be able to type 45 words per minute (WPM) and provide a typing certification with proof of typing skills with application. The certificate must be dated within the last year.
Lateral – Dispatcher II: One year of full-time dispatch experience with a governmental law enforcement agency. Duties routinely performed must be similar to those completed by dispatchers at the Folsom Police Department.
Both: Must be willing to work varied, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

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Join Our Team

What makes the Folsom Police Department special is the strong connection we share with our community and with one another. We are fortunate to serve a city that actively supports its police department and values the work we do every day. If you are seeking a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a dedicated team, we invite you to explore the opportunities available at the Folsom Police Department.

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Steps to Apply

Applying to become an officer with Folsom PD is a simple process. Lateral transfers can expect less time between submitting an application and reaching their initial interview stage. In general, this process will take 4-6 months for new hires.

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Step 1: Submit Your Application

Submit your online application here. Once you have the necessary materials (resume and proof of certifications), applying takes no time at all.

Step 2: Initial Interviews

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be asked to interview at Folsom PD. Expect questions regarding your experience in law enforcement, your knowledge of police methods and protocol, your ability to interface with the public and more. If you are successful in the interview process, you will be invited back for a lieutenants’ interview panel.

Step 3: Background Checks

Following a successful lieutenants’ interview, our team will then begin the process of a background check. We will evaluate your educational, professional and criminal history, as well as your standing with your family and friends, your financial history and anything else we deem necessary.

Step 4: Commander Review

Once your background check is completed and deemed acceptable, your application gets passed to the Commander to review.

Step 5: Chief Review

If approved by the Commander, you will be invited back for an interview with Folsom’s Chief of Police. This is the final interview in the process.

Step 6: Conditional Offer

If all your interviews have gone well, you will then receive a conditional job offer. Once you accept the offer, steps 8 and 9 will quickly follow.

Step 7: Psychological and Medical Evaluations

We are only able to conduct psychological and medical evaluations once we have sent you a conditional job offer. These evaluations are meant to determine if there are any conditions that would prevent you from preforming the role of police officer. Once these evaluations are complete, you will receive a starting date and begin your new career as an officer with the Folsom Police Department.

Folsom Police Benefits

Generous, experience-based pay scale.

Medical (both Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)), dental and vision benefits.

Retirement benefits, including a deferred compensation plan and Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account) plans.

1 hour of paid on-duty workout time for every shift worked.

Complimentary new and replacement uniforms, as well as free dry cleaning.

Department-issued iPhones.

Work schedules: Four 10-hour days each week or three 12.5-hour days each week.

Field training officer (FTO) pay.

Holiday In Lieu is a monetary benefit included on each paycheck.

Bilingual pay.

+5% pay incentive for Traffic Officers and Detectives.

Up to +12.5% combined incentive for education, POST certs & military service.

Lateral officer Pay Scale

Annually

Step

Amount

Step 1

$95,492.29

Step 2

$98,357.06

Step 3

$101,307.77

Step 4

$104,347.01

Step 5

$107,477.42

Step 6

$110,701.74

Step 7

$114,022.79

Step 8

$117,443.47

Step 9

$120,966.78

Monthly

Step

Amount

Step 1

$7,957.69

Step 2

$8,196.42

Step 3

$8,442.31

Step 4

$8,695.58

Step 5

$8,956.45

Step 6

$9,225.14

Step 7

$9,501.90

Step 8

$9,786.96

Step 9

$10,080.56

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Testimonials

Our community uplifts and supports us in many different ways, every day. Don’t take our word for it — take the word of our community members themselves.

Another outstanding job by the best PD in the state!

Thank you, Folsom PD for keeping us safe! Great work!

Best team there is!

Thank you for all your help and support to our community.

Best Police Department!

Thank you Folsom PD! So glad I live in a city with great police officers!

Thanks for all you do! Keep up the great work!

Thank you FPD!! We are so blessed to have your men & women protecting our community! Your service, dedication and expertise make Folsom a wonderful place to live! Thank you!

Great work Folsom Police Department! Thank you for service & efforts in keeping this community safe!

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