Careers with the Clovis Police Department
Welcome to the Clovis Police Department recruitment page. The Clovis Police Department is a great place to work. We continually recruit for Police Officer positions. Please read more about the opportunities available with our department.
Department Staffing
Currently staffing the Clovis Police department are 150 full-time employees, of which 101 are sworn officers. High morale and fair and equitable wages and benefits make for little turn-over in employment in the department. We are always looking for quality, dedicated people to join our team.
Please visit the City of Clovis employment page for application and information or contact Sgt. Matt McFadden at (559)324-2568 for more information on joining our team.
Reserve Officer Program
In addition to the fulltime officers, there is a 19 person Reserve Officer program. Citizens representing a wide variety of occupations volunteer to be reserve officers and help extend the reach of the fulltime officers. Nineteen sworn civilians consider it a privilege to serve the citizens of Clovis. The public most often sees them at special events like the Rodeo, the Rodeo Parade, Big Hat Days, Farmers Market and holiday patrols. You will see our Reserve Officers in patrol cars, on bicycles and on motorcycles.
Reserve Mounted Unit
Three Reserve Officers are proud to serve as part of the department’s Mounted Patrol Unit. The non-profit corporation depends upon public donations, either monetary or in-kind, to feed and stable the horses.
Communications
The Communications Division is the primary answering point for all emergency and non-emergency requests for police and emergency medical assistance in Clovis. Dispatchers are almost always the first contact the public has with the Police Department. They are required to triage and prioritize the incoming calls for service and make referrals to other agencies when appropriate. These are just a few of the tasks the Communications Division performs. Please visit the City of Clovis employment page for application and information on joining our communications team.
Citizen Volunteer Program
If you are interested in serving as a Citizen Volunteer for the Clovis Police Department. Please review the informational flyers under the Volunteer Information area below for program requirements, necessary qualifications, and other information before completing and submitting an application packet. In order to be considered for our program, both the application and the “Letter of Understanding and Agreement” must be completed in their entirety. Please contact Caroline Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator, at (559) 324-2416 with any questions regarding the program or application process.
Please return your application packet to the front counter of the Clovis Police Department - Attn: Caroline Carlson, or mail to:
Caroline Carlson, Volunteer Coordinator
Clovis Police Department
1233 Fifth Street
Clovis, CA 93612