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Together We Serve

The Sonora Police Department is built on the values of family. When you visit Sonora, you will not only experience the familial atmosphere within the department, but you will also see how you and your family play a vital role in being a police officer.

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Discover Sonora, a charming town in Northern California, filled with quaint businesses, delicious eateries, and outdoor outfitters. The Sonora Police Department offers more than just a career– it provides the opportunity to serve, live and work in this vibrant community.

The Heart of Leadership

Chief VanderWiel extends a warm welcome to you and your family at the Sonora Police Department. Here, you’ll find an atmosphere of respect, leadership, family, and community, where the chief’s door is always open. Your family will feel as valued and involved in your career as you do.

Sign-on Bonus

Besides having a rewarding career. Sonora Police offers some great hiring bonuses. Contact a recruiter to learn more.

Lateral Officer

$24K

Academy Grad

$18K

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Visit some of the other pages on our website to see what working for Sonora PD is like family.

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