Montclair Police Department
Community • Commitment • Courage
Located in the Inland Empire on the west end of San Bernardino County, the Montclair Police Department is one of Southern California’s leading law enforcement agencies.
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We’re looking for people with leadership qualities who make good decisions and practice compassion and fairness while enforcing the law as a police officer for the City of Montclair.
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From the Chief…
Every member of the Montclair Police Department strives to provide the highest level of service to those who live, work, and visit our great city. We believe in professionally conducting ourselves in all we do and serve with integrity, honor, courage, and pride.
We diligently disrupt crime in our community, arrest criminals, and seek prosecution for those wishing to harm others. We work with our community to address issues, including quality of life concerns, mental health concerns, traffic and parking issues, and civil disputes, all while ensuring our methodology is carried out in an equitable, contemporary, and legal manner.
Our police officers and support staff are provided with the most modern technology, equipment, and training, allowing them to best serve the community. We are proud to serve a diverse populace and adapt to the community’s changing needs. We work closely with other City departments and regional organizations to facilitate the delivery of specialized services to those in need.
The City of Montclair’s elected officials support and entrust us to provide the safest environment possible for its residents, visitors, and commerce to thrive.
To provide the highest level of service possible to the City of Montclair, I must ensure the members of the Montclair Police Department are valued, not only through words but also through my actions. I strive to continually observe, mentor, and listen to the members of this organization so I may make adjustments, keep employee morale elevated, provide wellness programs to employees, and employ every possible means necessary to complete our mission statement of “Commitment to Service.”
Jason Reed
Chief of Police – Montclair Police Department
Officer Spotlight
Name: Officer Chris Vera
Years: 4
Assignment: Patrol
“What I think is special about working patrol for the Montclair Police Department is the camaraderie we have on patrol and the trust our supervisors have in us to allow us to do our job”
You Have Options With MPD
From police officers to dispatchers, the Montclair Police Department has employment opportunities that need to be fulfilled by great people.
Police Officer Positions
Civilian Positions
Great Benefits & Incentives
Take a look at what we offer and you’ll see we’re competitive, if not better, than other employers!
Hiring Bonus*
Veterans and College Grads Bonus*
Educational Program*
%
Max Longevity Pay*
%
July 2024 Pay Increase*
POST Certificate Pay*
*Certain conditions apply. Read further details in the job details on this website or the Montclair City Jobs Website.
About Montclair PD
Discover more about our mission, values, and the profound commitment of our officers to safeguarding the Montclair community. Read more about our leadership and the people behind the badge shedding light on the dedicated individuals who uphold the highest standards of professionalism and service. Your application marks the beginning of a shared commitment to community safety and excellence in law enforcement. Welcome to the Montclair Police Department family.
This Could Be Your Call…
While the city of Montclair is a safe and peaceful place to live, work, and play, we are like any other city in Southern California. Crime happens and its up to our police officers to do their best at preventing, investigating, and solving these acts committed by criminals.
Police Searching for Suspect in Brazen Robbery of Wells Fargo in Montclair
Police say a man robbed a Wells Fargo bank in Montclair on Monday afternoon.
Authorities say the suspect was able to flee with all of the money in the bank teller’s drawer before officers arrived…
Pickup Spins and Crashes into Tree at End of San Gabriel Valley Chase
A pursuit east of Los Angeles ended Monday with a dramatic spinout and crash into a tree.
The chase was in the San Bernardino County community of Montclair before heading west into…
Montclair Police Arrest Man Suspected of Pistol-Whipping Clerk, Robbing 7-Eleven Store
Montclair police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of robbing a 7-Eleven store and pistol-whipping a cashier last month, officials announced Tuesday. Police say Giovannie Ramirez is the man…
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Today we celebrate our amazing administrative professional staff members for all of their hard work. We appreciate all they do behind the scenes to keep our department running successfully💙 #montclairpdca #joinmpd
This week we were able to shower our Dispatch Center with the love and recognition it deserves! 🌟
The Montclair Police Department commends our dedicated team that serves our great community night and day. They are an essential role to public safety and it would not be possible without their efforts.
With that being said, please help us in paying tribute to the men and women of the Montclair Police Dispatch Center! 💛🖤
State law requires the Montclair Police Department to annually submit for review a Military Equipment Annual Report to the City Council. Government Code §7072(b) requires that, within 30-days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report to hold at least one well–publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting with the public. The meeting will be hosted by Captain Brian Ventura. The military annual report has been posted to the City of Montclair’s website for the public’s review.
This public engagement meeting will occur at the Montclair Police Department’s Emergency Operations Center Community Room on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend via Zoom may do so as well https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81128176626, meeting ID: 811 2817 6626. Any questions please contact Captain Brian Ventura at bventura@cityofmontclair.org.
This week, a representative from @repnormatorres ‘s office came to visit our dispatchers and present them with a certificate of recognition for all their hard work.
Thank you Congresswoman Norma Torres!
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Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Sanchez on his promotion to Sergeant! Congratulations on the well deserved promotion🫡
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