The Los Altos Police Department is a progressive organization consisting of 30 sworn police officers and 16 non-sworn personnel.
Officers are responsible for providing general law enforcement and public service duties.
In that capacity, officers respond to calls for service, initiate police action, enforce state laws and local ordinances, conduct criminal and traffic investigations, provide selective traffic enforcement and issue citations, make arrests, prepare reports, testify in court, and perform such other related duties as assigned. The Police Department provides the opportunity to receive training and experience in a wide variety of law enforcement assignments. Such assignments include investigations, narcotics, vice, auto theft, traffic, school resource, bicycle and pedestrian safety, etc. Minimum Requirements v At least 18 years of age v Possess and maintain a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record v Graduated from a POST approved Basic academy. Basic POST Certificate and college degree highly desirable.