View Your Future With Us. The Mountain View Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Trainees who are looking to begin a rewarding career with a Silicon Valley agency that values wellness, professional growth, and community partnership. For this opportunity, there will be two filing periods. The first filing deadline is September 10, and the second filing deadline is November 9, 2026. Why start your career with MVPD: • Top compensation up to $216,045* (after academy completion) • Competitive salary and benefits package • Paid academy and comprehensive training • Structured Field Training Officer (FTO) program • Career development and advancement opportunities • PEPRA CalPERS 2.7% @ 57 retirement plan • Uniforms paid for by the department • Maximum tuition reimbursement up to $20,000 Specialty Assignments Available: Detective • School Resource Officer • Motors • K-9 • Task Force assignments Officer Wellness Comes First: Paid workout hour every shift On-site gym Peer support team City-provided sleeping quarters for officer use Preventative healthcare screening Begin your journey in law enforcement with a department that invests in you, personally and professionally. Learn more at: joinmvpd.com *Salary includes top step, MPO II, specialty assignment, uniform allowance, and bilingual pay.