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My priorities as Chief within the organization include focusing on recruitment, succession planning, and supporting our talented staff through ongoing training and opportunities. External emphasis will be maintaining a high quality of life in Los Gatos and Monte Sereno; to bridge, build, and enhance community relations. 

I have a deep knowledge of the Los Gatos and Monte Sereno communities, strong partnerships throughout the law enforcement profession, and a robust pride for the members and quality of service provided by this department.  I believe in encouraging education, mentoring, and training opportunities as they are integral for our staff to build confidence, career development, and awareness in a rapidly evolving profession.

The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department is a resource to the community that we serve. Policing has evolved into a very data-driven process of crime prevention, response, and enforcement through legislative mandates and reform efforts. The Police Department will focus towards strengthening the relational based policing techniques that are at the grassroots to many historical reform movements. Strong community – police partnerships establish a foundation for trust, respect, and communication while sharing goals of crime prevention, education, and enforcement. 

I am enthusiastic to lead and serve the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department and the communities we protect and serve.

                                                           - Jamie Field, Chief of Police

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Are you interested in a law enforcement career? 

The Community Service Officer Intern position is perfect for those still attending college and looking for something that works around your school schedule and offers a wide variety of experiences under the law enforcement umbrella.  

The Police Officer Trainee position is a non-sworn position for individuals who have not yet attended a police academy. If selected, the Town will compensate you at an hourly rate while you attend the Police Academy as a Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department-sponsored trainee. 

The Police Officer Pre-Service position is a sworn position for those who have completed the POST Basic Academy, but have not yet complete Field Training and/or Probation with another law enforcement agency.  

The Police Officer Lateral position is for those that are currently working, in good standing, as a full time Police Officer with another agency.  

For application requirements, possible bonuses, salary, or benefits information about any of these positions click here.

The Law Enforcement Explorers Post is a volunteer program with the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. This program allows young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21 the opportunity to learn more about the criminal justice field, while serving their community. The program is service oriented. Explorers assist with clerical assignments, assist with traffic and crowd control, work alongside Police personnel at community events, and have the opportunity to ride with officers in the field.

In order to be admitted to the program, interested young people must maintain at least a "C" average in school, be of good standing in the community, and have no felony convictions. All Explorers must pass an interview and background investigation and complete an Explorers training, where they will be taught discipline and principals of law enforcement.

If you are interested in volunteering as an Explorer with the LGMSPD, submit an application on-line by clicking here.

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