01
Entry level
Officer Applications
Start at the academy as a cadet, or join as an officer.
- Cadet
- Officer
Recruitment
Positions are earned, not handed out. Apply for the position that fits you. Command staff assess every applicant and decide the rank you start at within that position.
Start at the academy as a cadet, or join as an officer.
Road sergeants supervising officers in the field.
Shift commanders at an area office.
Area commanders responsible for an entire office.
Division-level command staff.
The executive leadership of the CHP, up to and including Commissioner.
You can have one open application per department at a time.