Our employees are our greatest asset, and we seek individuals who are excited about a challenge, are creative and dare to make a difference. We are committed to working with and enhancing the quality of life for our residents and our local businesses, in a problem solving partnership with our communities, our public safety partners, service groups, and other city resources and individuals of San Rafael.

Professional Staff
Professional Staff
Our professional staff include Communication Dispatchers, Records Specialists, Property and Evidence Technician, Community Service Officers, and more.

Police Officers
Police Officers
The San Rafael Police Department employs more than 63 sworn officers.

Police Cadets
Police Cadets
Our Police Cadets have a significant role with our department and gain experience to further their law enforcement career.
professional staff
I enjoy being part of the Records Department because no day is ever the same. Each day the citizens of San Rafael present different challenges that help me stay focused and interested.
I’ve been with the San Rafael Police Department for 19 years. Prior to becoming a dispatcher, I was a police cadet for 2 ½ years. As a dispatcher, you are always kept on your toes and each day is different than the next. It’s not an easy job but it is so rewarding to know that when you walk out the door at the end of your shift, that you were one of the people to help someone in their time of need.
Every day is different, no call is ever the same. There is never a dull moment with my co-workers and I enjoy helping the community.
I was with a different Bay Area agency as a 911 dispatcher for three years before lateraling to the San Rafael Police Department. I’ve now been with San Rafael for a little over a year. I decided to make the change to be closer to home and work with a community that I spent a lot of my childhood in.
Join Our Team
Whether you want to become a San Rafael Police Dispatcher or a Records Specialist, you will work closely with the public. As a Professional Staff member you must have experience in operating communications equipment or equivalent public contact work, preferably involving emergency situations or police related services. A San Rafael Police Department Professional Staff member must have knowledge of English usage and spelling, must be able to have record keeping methods, and principles of human relations. It is important to have the ability to act quickly in an emergency and adopt an effective course of action, work under stress, and speak clearly and concisely.
law enforcement officers
I came to San Rafael PD with nearly 15 years of law enforcement experience and what makes San Rafael such an awesome place to work is the camaraderie is like nothing I’ve experienced before. The teamwork and willingness to jump in and help to make a complicated case easy to manage is fantastic (“many hands make small work”). Additionally, the administration is supportive and eager to let an Officer conduct their own investigations from start to finish with minimal intervention. As an icing on the cake, the citizens are extremely supportive and they show it on a daily basis.
Join Our Team
As a San Rafael Police Officer, you will contribute to the team effort of maintaining a presence in the community that helps to deter crime and provide support to citizens. It is important to collaborate in building strong relationships with community members. A San Rafael Police Officer has integrity, leadership skills, excellent judgment under pressure, and ability to thrive in diverse populations. You will respond to calls for service, observe violations, make arrests and citations when necessary. As a San Rafael Police Officer you will conduct criminal investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses. You will fulfill court orders by testifying in court regarding criminal investigations and citations. Also, you will be expected to maintain safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances and investigate collisions.
What’s Happening
Events

2021 Lighted Boat Parade
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 6:00 pm
A Marin County holiday tradition since 1966! Rain or shine, beautifully decorated boats will parade from the east end of the canal (near Pickleweed Park and Marin Yacht Club) to the turning basin behind Montecito Shopping Center and back.
Our San Rafael Police Department Recruitment Team will be present to answer any questions you may have about your future career with the San Rafael Police Department. Actual location information to be determined, please check back for more information.