Below is a visual representation of the hiring stages in the recruitment process.
*Hiring contingent upon the passing of the last stages
Using data and applicant feedback, the SBPD has been working to adjust and improve our process to make it as effective and fair as possible while ensuring that our Police Officers meet SBPD’s high standards. By sharing this information we hope to give the public greater insight into the recruiting process. We also aim to provide current and future applicants with an understanding of where most applicants traditionally experience attrition, so that they can prepare for success.
Current beginning salaries and benefits of SBPD officers are laid out below:
2021 Base Salary:
| Attending Academy: $50,782/yr | First Year: $56,024/yr + Shift Incentives | Second Year: $63,358/yr + Shift Incentives |
Shift Incentives:
- Shifts- Afternoon: $2,500/yr or Midnight: $3,500/yr
