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Start Your Career
Sworn & Civilian Roles
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Police Service Aide (PSA)
Lateral Officer
Conservation Officer
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Explore Your Path
Specialized Units
Academy / Recruiting
Air Support
Auto Theft
Aviation
Bike Patrol
Bomb Squad
Crime Scene Investigator
Crisis Intervention Team
Crisis Negotiation Team
Downtown Public Safety District
DWI Unit
Emergency Response Team
Field Services Bureau
Field Training Officer
Gang Unit
Homicide Unit
Honor Guard
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