How to Apply

The Modesto Police Department is continually recruiting reserve police officers.

• Have you ever wondered about truly enjoying your job, co-workers, getting personally rewarded and financially compensated for it at the same time?
• Ever consider working within law enforcement in your own time without leaving your current career?
• Looking for something that costs you nothing, pays you well, and is truly rewarding?
• Have you considered full-time law enforcement but want to test the waters?

If you have an interest in learning more about law enforcement and the Modesto Police Department, we encourage you to apply. We are currently accepting applications for several Reserve Police Officer positions. Click on the following link, Reserve Officer Application For Employment. Once completed, please return application to:

MODESTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
ATTN: SERGEANT ROBERT STEWART, RESERVE COORDINATOR
600 10^TH STREET
MODESTO, CA 95353
(209) 572-9500

All applicants must have completed (or be currently enrolled in) the Level II Course, Level I Course, or a basic Police Academy. If the minimum course requirement has not been completed, the application will not be accepted.  

• Applicants must be a minimum of 20.5 years of age at time of application and must be 21 by date of employment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. citizen prior to appointment.
• Must meet physical requirements of the job established by the department.

The Modesto Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or perceived disability, or sexual orientation.