competitive hiring incentives and benefits
salary range
starting between $136,764-$205,000 annually dependent on experience!
Leave Benefits
Holiday Leave, Medical Leave, PTO and much more!
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Optical Coverage plus Retirement!
EXPLORE OUR UNIQUE CAREER PATHS
Join our family!
The City of Sunnyvale is recognized as the “Heart of Silicon Valley,” with a population of approximately 157,000. It is the fifth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the second largest in Santa Clara County.
We are dedicated to saving lives, protecting property, and preserving the environment through a fully integrated public safety service that merges law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical response. As leaders in this unique model, we strive to set the standard for efficiency and innovation in community protection. Guided by excellence, integrity, professionalism, accountability, and a deep commitment to community engagement, we uphold our responsibilities with pride and purpose. Join our family!
Specialty Assignments
Sunnyvale Public Safety Department offers up to 20 different areas of specialization, including but not limited to the following:
- Canine Handler
- Crime Prevention
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Fire Truck Operator
- Hazardous Material Team
- Internal Affairs Lieutenant
- Investigations
- Traffic Safety Unit
- Office of Emergency Services
- Drone Program
- Gang Task Force
- SWAT
Want an Inside Look? Check our videos and learn more here!
Additional benefits
The Public Safety Department has numerous benefits that include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision cover for you + your family
- Life Insurance up to $175,000
- Long-term Disability (LTD)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) including Dependent Care Spending Accounts (annual election limits vary from $3,200-$5,000 annually)
- Commuter Transportation Benefits
- Employee Assitance Program (EAP)
- Retiree Medical Contributions
- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Leave
- Special Training Reimbursement
- and more!
WE'RE HIRING
Join Sunnyvale's cross-trained heroes – Where you protect, serve, and save lives!
A strong team of talented professionals dedicated to ensuring you're ready to respond to any situation.
