How many departments are hiring?

5 had a matching posting open when their official jobs pages were read on Nov 14, 2026.

Which of them pays the most?

Modesto Police had the highest top salary in 2025, $120,307.

Entry-level police jobs, San Joaquin Valley: 5 departments

Entry-level police jobs in the San Joaquin Valley

Departments in the San Joaquin Valley (Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare) with an open posting for recruits or trainees, ordered by top salary.

Departments with a posting open, checked Nov 14, 2026

Highest top salary among them: $120,307 at Modesto Police. Each title below links to the official posting.

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Modesto Police2025 salary range $94,266 to $120,307

New officersOpenPolice Officer Recruit

New officersOpenPolice Officer Trainee

Official jobs page

Fresno Police2025 salary range $88,524 to $118,692

New officersOpenPolice Officer RecruitCloses: 11/29/26

Official jobs page

Stockton Police2025 salary range $89,715 to $115,265

New officersOpenPOLICE OFFICER TRAINEECloses: 11/29/26

New officersOpenPOLICE OFFICER RECRUIT (Currently attending Academy)Closes: 12/31/26

Official jobs page

Delano Police2025 salary range $76,428 to $97,584

New officersOpenPolice Officer Trainee

Official jobs page

Selma Police2025 salary range $70,858 to $91,574

New officersOpenPolice Officer (Entry Level)Closes: Continuous

Official jobs page

Read from each city or county's jobs page on governmentjobs.com on Nov 14, 2026. Departments that hire through another site are not covered. Postings open and close often. Always apply on the agency's own page.

Common questions

How many departments are hiring?: 5 had a matching posting open when their official jobs pages were read on Nov 14, 2026.
Which of them pays the most?: Modesto Police had the highest top salary in 2025, $120,307.

Entry-level police jobs in the San Joaquin Valley

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