The Lompoc Police Department offers a wide range of full‑time and part‑time career opportunities.

The Department is authorized for 51 sworn full‑time police officers. Officer assignments include Traditional Patrol, Motorcycle/Traffic Enforcement, Detectives, K‑9, Special Investigations Unit, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT), and School Resource Officer (SRO).

Our sworn personnel are supported by a dedicated team of full‑time professional staff, including 3 civilian supervisors, 9 dispatchers, 4 jailers, 5 Community Service Officers, and 6 Police Records Technicians.

Part‑time employees also play an important role in our mission, serving as Dispatchers and Community Service Officers.

For more information about career opportunities with the Lompoc Police Department, contact the City Personnel Department at (805) 736‑1261. You can also view current openings and apply online by visiting the City of Lompoc’s employment page by clicking HERE.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. College level coursework or other specialized training in police science, psychology, public administration or related field is highly desirable.

Posses a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate from an approved Basic Academy dated within the past three years; OR possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and have been employed as a Police Officer within the past three years by a California law enforcement agency.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License; AND a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic English composition, grammar and spelling; and basic math.

ABILITY TO:

Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, directives and police literature; write clear, comprehensive and accurate reports; operate a vehicle safely, under normal and emergency conditions; use and care for firearms; apply standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system; inspire public confidence through personal integrity, appearance and actions; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action; remember facts, names, faces and details of incidents accurately; speak clearly; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.