Location
Special Instructions
Submit your complete application with a copy of your resume and POST Certified Basic Police Dispatcher's Certificate online or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650)-903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application.
Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a first review date of Friday, August 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST, and second review date Friday, September 1, 2023 at 5:00PM PST. This recruitment may close at any time.
Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to the following process that may include:
- Oral board interview
- Select candidates who pass the oral board interview may be invited to interview with staff from the Police Department for a more in-depth discussion regarding the position.
Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered. Qualified applicants are encourage to apply early.
Fine Print
The $10,000 new hire bonus is reserved for new hires; current City of Mountain View employees are not eligible. Bonus is paid in two payments; $5,000 in your first paycheck and $5,000 following successful completion of the probationary period.
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Mountain View Police Department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for law enforcement agencies.
Candidates must successfully pass a medical exam, psychological screening, and an extensive background investigation conducted under POST guidelines, including polygraph testing and a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check, prior to employment. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.