Staff Report / Modestolocal.org

The Modesto Police Department in Modesto, California is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Outreach Specialist. This is a full-time position with an hourly pay ranging from $27.25 to $33.12.

The Public Safety Outreach Specialists will be part of the Community Health Assistance Team (CHAT) to offer proactive outreach services for non-criminal crises such as homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and dispute resolution.

Hiring incentives for this position include 20 hours of sick time and vacation time on the start date, as well as accrual of leave balances based on experience in the same classification at another agency.

Additional benefits and pay incentives for this position include a 4/11 hour schedule, 12 paid holidays per year, pay increases with Bachelor's and Master's degrees, longevity pay at 10 years of service, bilingual incentives, and uniform allowances.

Applications will be accepted until September 4th, 2024, at 5:00 PM. For more information or to apply, visit the job listing at the provided link or visit Jobs.ModestoPD.com for a list of current open positions.

Salary increases and incentives for this position include a 3% increase effective July 1, 2025, and another 3% increase effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, there is a 2.5% education incentive for a Bachelor's degree and a 5% education incentive for a Master's degree.

The Modesto Police Department aims to provide alternatives to traditional police responses and continues to evolve to meet the needs of the community through the Community Health and Assistance Team (CHAT).

Source: Modesto Police Department | Modesto CA | Facebook

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Modesto

Modesto, CA

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